Accenture shares fall to lowest since 2017 as AI threat mounts
IT consultancy hit by concerns technology will hurt its business model
Kevin Warsh’s first remarks
The new Fed chair said less and investors hung on every word
Iran to get access to $6bn of frozen funds to buy US goods
Money held in Qatar to be released in phases under interim deal with Trump administration
JD Vance lashes out at Israeli government over Iran deal criticism
US vice-president says Israelis who find fault in agreement with Tehran need ‘to wake up and smell the reality’
Rape convictions under review after UK detective allegedly used AI chatbot for paperwork
Derbyshire Police investigating whether officer used software to secure desired court outcome
CME sues US derivatives regulator over crypto contract approval
Exchange operator says allowance of ‘perpetual’ futures contracts on digital currencies by Kalshi violates law
South Africa’s anti-migrant backlash
The country would benefit more if it stuck to its pan-African principles
The rock concerts breaking out in postwar Tehran
Islamic Republic loosens dress codes and restrictions on music even as it keeps targeting dissidents
The world may not like Trump’s Gaza plan — but there is no alternative
If even I, an implacable opponent of the president, can accept this as the best option, then surely others can too?
Who is Andy Burnham, Labour’s charismatic chameleon?
Greater Manchester mayor has earned public respect by going from insider to outsider, but economic doubts have clouded his bid for Downing Street
Robinhood is well placed for the casino-ification of everything
UK private sector wage growth slows to lowest rate in five years
Slowdown will reinforce case for Bank of England to leave rates on hold
Is Tesla destined to be folded into SpaceX?
Wall Street simmers with the idea of a merger of Elon Musk’s companies
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%
Deal between US and Iran has pushed oil prices down and eased inflationary risk to UK economy
US Supreme Court narrows law barring drug users from owning guns
Justices side with a casual marijuana user challenging his ban under legislation used to prosecute Hunter Biden
Zimbabwe parliament passes bill to entrench ‘Crocodile’ president
Legislation would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term and potentially allow two more re-elections
Andy Burnham being advised by former chair of UK fiscal watchdog
Richard Hughes brought in to prepare Manchester mayor with how the markets might interpret policies should he become PM
Aldi takes the fight to Walmart and Costco
After 50 years of slow US expansion the German discount grocer is upping the pace. Can it win over hard-pressed consumers?
Why ‘pump anxiety’ as petrol prices soar promped surge in EV sales
Jet fuel prices tumble on prospect of renewed Gulf exports
Airlines get relief from soaring fuel costs following deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Could AI chatbots undo the harms of social media? | FT Tech
Large language models elevate moderate views, in sharp contrast to social platforms with research shows AI useage tends to be depolarising, says John Burn-Murdoch
Gatwick airport launches legal action after ministers relax runway slot rules
Regulation was intended to protect the airline industry from jet fuel shortages following the Iran crisis
Gold executives warn of smuggling ‘crisis’
Head of World Gold Council says illicit flows have risen to more than $120bn a year
US-Iran accord opens way for Hormuz charges, industry warns
Shipping executives fear language will enable Tehran to introduce fees after 60 days or a fund similar to Strait of Malacca