London stocks up as soft US jobs report eases rate fears The FTSE 100 index ended up 33.68 points, 0.3%, at 10,461.95. Evening Standard · Oct 2
EU watchdogs question Binance over unlicensed European operations European regulators are questioning Binance over its use of a narrow legal exemption to keep serving EU customers without a licence, the Financial Times reported. Binance told Euronews it is working towards authorisation, while ESMA said enforcement is a matter for national authorities. Euronews · Oct 1
Anthropic flags AI’s ‘existential risks to humanity’ as it seeks over $2 trillion valuation Anthropic is preparing for a Nasdaq listing amid concerns about AI's impact on humanity. The company highlights potential risks including manipulation and unpredictable behavior from advanced AI. Significant financial details are disclosed, revealing an anticipated $518 billion in future infrastructure spending. Despite operating losses, revenues have surged to $11.5 billion… The Economic Times · Sep 29
European Union vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon Musk The European Union imposed a significant fine on social media platform X for regulatory violations. Following this, the U.S. government expressed support for Musk's legal efforts to dismiss the fine. The European Commission emphasised its right to enforce legislation aimed at protecting citizens. This situation has escalated tensions between Brussels… The Economic Times · Sep 25
OFSS shares tumble 5% after Oracle sends 'force majeure' notice for data centre project. Are AI worries coming true? Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) shares tumbled over 5% after parent company Oracle issued a force majeure notice regarding a massive New Mexico AI data centre project. The development triggered financing concerns across AI infrastructure, sending OFSS stock to a nine-week low of Rs 10,332 on the NSE. The Economic Times · Sep 25
'MBS will not forget': Ex-US official warns Trump's Houthi stance has irked Saudis Saudi Arabia has asked the US to carry out repeated air strikes against the Houthis, according to a person familiar with the discussions. Washington has so far declined, leaving Riyadh to confront an expanding threat largely on its own. The hesitation is particularly significant for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,… The Times of India · Sep 23
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Trump gave no ‘concrete answer’ on key weapon export Zelensky calls for an ‘energy ceasefire’ with Russia and tells Trump he is ready for a trilateral meeting with Putin The Independent UK · Sep 22
China suffers another setback in effort to de-dollarize global finance as anchor in the greenback's dominance quietly exits Beijing's payment scheme Saudi Arabia's central bank dropped out of China's mBridge digital payment platform last year. Fortune · Sep 21
US, China launch 'AI dialogue' ahead of Trump-Xi summit amid race to control AI risks US treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced the agreement after talks with Chinese vice-premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday. The two sides also moved ahead with plans for a trade mechanism first discussed when Trump met Xi in Beijing. The agreement comes as technology leaders warn that rapid advances… The Times of India · Sep 21
Oracle's $18 billion data center debt under pressure: FT The development comes amid concerns that growing local opposition to the project over fears it would impact water supply and air quality could derail Oracle's massive AI infrastructure build-out, the FT report said. The Economic Times · Sep 19
FTSE 100 slides as bond yields resume upward path Bond yields climbed on Friday as investors continue to weigh the fallout from central bank interest rate decisions and high energy prices. Evening Standard · Sep 18
Former student of suspended Reform official reopens bullying case against Cambridge University Cambridge previously paid £5,000 compensation after an investigation partially upheld allegations against Dr James Orr The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
DeepMind cofounder warns AI capabilities must not outrun safety controls: FT AI companies' warnings about recursive self-improvement come as researchers report that increasingly capable AI agents can write software, perform autonomous tasks and assist in developing AI systems. This raises concerns that the technology could advance faster than safeguards to monitor and control it. The Economic Times · Sep 16
‘Significant unease’ at the Telegraph over Reform using outlet for ‘spoiler’ tactics Recent instances of Nigel Farage’s party trying to gain sympathetic coverage lead to debate over reporting practices The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland scrambles jets as Putin attacks Kyiv with jet-powered drones Major Russian attack comes as Nato fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuania shortly after midnight
The Times of India · Sep 13 US narrows air protection windows for tankers in Hormuz after surge in Iranian attacks: Report The United States has restricted the hours during which it provides military protection specifically air protection to commercial tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, after a surge in Iranian attacks on ships using the strategic waterway, according to a Financial Times report.
Fortune · Sep 11 Oil prices dive on signs of Hormuz diplomacy while Saudi Arabia is left hanging in fight against an Iranian ally threatening crude's other chokepoint Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council—which is comprised of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman—will meet their Iranian counterpart on Monday.
Evening Standard · Sep 11 City of London 'to become more like Canary Wharf' as century-long signs ban set to be lifted City of London Corporation considers relaxing strict bylaws prohibiting corporate signage on buildings
France 24 · Sep 11 🔴 Live: Saudi shuts East-West oil pipeline after multiple Houthi attacks This liveblog is no longer being updated.
International Business Times UK · Sep 10 Qatari Sheikh Owes London Hotel £458,000 in Unpaid Bills, So Court Lets It Sell His £23,500 Fiat A Qatari sheikh faces a £458,000 Dorchester hotel judgment as a court allows the luxury hotel to sell his £23,500 limited-edition Fiat.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 9 BBC host accused of ‘proper Jew’ slur against Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband THE BBC is under fire after one of the hosts of its flagship Today programme was accused of questioning whether Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband was a…
The Economic Times · Sep 8 St Gallen tops FT Masters in Management ranking; IIM Ahmedabad leads Indian schools The University of St Gallen has topped the Financial Times’ 2026 Masters in Management ranking, while IIM Bangalore emerged as India’s highest-ranked institution at joint 21th. IIM Ahmedabad graduates reported the ranking’s highest weighted salary, averaging $199,706 three years after graduation.
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Trump becoming major liability for Republicans in midterms, new poll shows President Donald Trump has made it ‘harder’ for GOP candidates to win their races this November in the opinion of almost half the respondents to a new survey
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Iran-US war latest: Tehran hikes gasoline prices for heavy users as Strait of Hormuz traffic continues to fall Iran raises gasoline prices after warning the US of retaliation for any new attacks
Evening Standard · Sep 5 Chancellor warns of tough Budget because of economic impact of Iran war John Healey told the Financial Times he would ensure the UK emerges from his first Budget with a solid ‘buffer against uncertainty’.