Palantir forecasts greater demand from US groups for its AI software
Tech company posts second-quarter results with US sales climbing 23%
Trump claims Iran talks under way despite denial from Tehran
US president said negotiations were ‘last chance’ for Islamic republic
How ‘The Millionaires’ Factory’ might shift under new CEO
Macquarie leans a little more into traditional banking but growth could come from elsewhere
FT Crossword: Number 18,443
FirstFT: Japan confirms historic joint yen intervention with US
Also in today’s newsletter: Myanmar releases photos of Aung San Suu Kyi amid health concerns and AstraZeneca investors raise concerns over mega-merger talks
US states accuse Trump administration of ‘sham’ tariff probe
More than 20 attorneys-general launch legal challenge to duties for alleged forced labour violations
Andy Burnham bars serious sex offenders from early release scheme
Prime minister insists ‘Keeping the public safe is my top priority’ after campaigners raised concerns
AstraZeneca investors raise concerns over mega-merger talks
Shareholders question looming patent cliff and antitrust risks in potential $400bn tie-up with Bristol Myers Squibb
Aston Martin creditors threaten legal action after branding rights sale plan
Bondholders send carmaker letter warning they may file suit aimed at unwinding HPS transaction and blocking asset disposal
Israel’s defence minister triggers row after sacking general on TV
Opposition decries attempt by Israel Katz to oust commander responsible for West Bank as sop to far-right voters
Apple launches legal challenge to UK attempt to access encrypted user data
iPhone maker files complaint over latest government demand to connect to cloud backups of British users
How big was the American JPY intervention?
We can but guess, for now
Texas law firm agrees $15mn settlement over judicial scandal
Jackson Walker admitted it failed to disclose romantic relationship between former partner and federal bankruptcy judge
AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers: when Big Pharma isn’t big enough
Sheer mass helps when enlarged balance sheets allow for bigger bets on potential blockbuster drugs
AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb over $400bn tie-up
Deal would create world’s fourth-largest drugmaker by market value
Six teenagers, a brutal murder and the story they couldn’t take back
In 2002, a group of friends from North Carolina told a story that ruined all their lives. What if it wasn’t true?
UBS fined $125mn over lax money laundering controls
Swiss bank failed to implement adequate curbs despite previous sanction by US regulators
Reform UK promises large-scale ‘military operation’ to block small boat crossings
Policy pledge comes as rightwing party drops behind Labour in polls
Todd Blanche wins backing of senators after scrapping $1.8bn ‘slush fund’
Support of two Republicans paves way for acting US attorney-general to be confirmed in the post
Japan vows further yen intervention with US if needed
Finance minister Satsuki Katayama confirms joint action with Washington to counter ‘disorderly movements’
Iranian tanker tolls: totally legit after all?
Nice Suezmax you’ve got there. Shame if something happened to it
And the FTAV charts quiz winner isn’t…
Tee-total
Inside the grey market for online accounts
Traders claim to have Instagram, YouTube, Reddit and Uber accounts available — but tech companies want to stop the sales
Time for Andy Burnham to smile on UK science
Waning support for basic research threatens Britain’s technology ambitions