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The ongoing conflict in Gaza escalates as Israel launches a ground offensive amid increasing international scrutiny regarding alleged wartime atrocities, while major powers discuss ceasefire and diplomatic solutions.
In a surprising diplomatic move, U.S. military officers attended Russian wargames, coinciding with President Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine and strengthen ties with Moscow.
Canada’s Transport Minister Freeland is stepping down to support Ukraine's reconstruction efforts, indicating a strategic pivot in Canadian foreign policy.
The U.S.-China trade dynamic continues to evolve, with concerns arising over China's leverage in negotiations surrounding technology, military readiness, and tariff implications.
Domestically, rising mortgage rates and dropping credit scores present financial challenges for American borrowers, as the impact of ongoing economic adjustments becomes evident.

Financial Times

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Trump tilts balance of power from investors to CEOs ft.com 17 hours ago by FT Client Support
President’s call to scrap quarterly reports comes as SEC considers curbing shareholder lawsuits
Trump and the limits to British flattery ft.com 11 hours ago by FT Client Support
Keir Starmer might be tempted to hymn ‘shared values’ but such talk rings increasingly hollow
The left’s radical plan to fix housing in Paris ft.com 17 hours ago by FT Client Support
Authorities are using an arsenal of interventionist tools to make city homes affordable. Critics call it an attack on property rights
Utah charges suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting with aggravated murder ft.com 43 minutes ago by FT Client Support
Prosecutor says he will seek the death penalty
US in talks to fund multibillion-dollar mining initiative for critical minerals ft.com 4 hours ago by FT Client Support
Investments would finance projects to extract materials crucial for defence and high-tech manufacturing
Nestlé chair to step down weeks after dismissal of CEO ft.com 4 hours ago by FT Client Support
Early departure of Paul Bulcke follows scrutiny over his handling of probe into Laurent Freixe’s affair
BlackRock expands leadership bench in reorganisation of top talent ft.com 2 hours ago by FT Client Support
World’s largest asset manager adds 20 executives to powerful global executive committee