Support for JD Vance slips in straw poll of Republican candidates in 2028
US vice-president still favourite to succeed Donald Trump but secretary of state Marco Rubio is gaining ground
Americans take to streets in ‘No Kings’ day protests against Trump
Latest series of marches comes against backdrop of president’s unpopular war in Iran
UK and Singapore press ahead with digital deal as WTO remains deadlocked
Ministers are struggling to thrash out reforms at the global body that has been buffeted by Trump’s tariffs
Iranian strike injures US troops at Saudi air base
Yemen’s Houthi rebels carry out their first attack on Israel since the war began
Tourists cool on Cyprus and Turkey as Iran war upends travel plans
Popular destinations in eastern Mediterranean suffer amid ‘generalised anxiety’
How long can Iran keep firing missiles?
Five analysts assess Tehran’s capacity to sustain barrages against Israel and Gulf states
Houthi missile attack signals ‘serious’ escalation in Iran war
Rebels’ participation puts vital maritime routes at greater risk
The failures of prediction markets are predictable
They can send wrong signals when trading is illiquid or when herd behaviour takes hold
Chart of the Week: The oil shock hurts poorer economies hardest
Developing economies are more dependent on energy
Why the World Cup is heading to YouTube
Also in today’s newsletter: NBA expansion, an Indian Premier League sale and more
Transcript: How markets may be affecting US military action in Iran
Marc Filippino talks to Abigail Hauslohner and Katie Martin
How Pakistan put itself in the middle of US-Iran peace talks
Islamabad seeks to capitalise on warming ties with both Trump and Tehran but has much to lose if efforts fail
A ‘victim’ and a ‘dinosaur’: three days of Crispin Odey testimony
Financier’s cross-examination this week has been culmination of his legal challenge against regulatory ban and fine
Egypt imposes emergency measures to save fuel
Prime minister says country’s natural gas imports bill has tripled since start of Iran war
UK stocks are handling 2026 much better than the UK economy
The UK relies on energy imports, which are surging in price, but many FTSE 100 companies have benefited from the volatility
Reform UK’s billionaire donor backs disputed Chagos settlement
Christopher Harborne is among financiers prepared to support a proposed permanent community on the Île du Coin island
No BS: using corporate jargon is really giving you away
A new study suggests that buying into the blather reveals a credulous worker
Robert Mueller, lawyer and former FBI director, 1944-2026
A long public career found its zenith with his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election
Here’s the oil shock that Donald Trump can’t control
While there is a lot of spare crude on ships and in storage, stocks of refined products are much smaller
Social media is populist and polarising; AI may be the opposite
Large language models elevate expert consensus and moderate views, in sharp contrast to social platforms
The decapitation dilemma
Long regarded as dishonourable or counterproductive, the idea of targeting enemy leaders is becoming normalised. What do we lose along with the taboo?
Mo Salah, the football legend leaving Liverpool
The Egyptian player is so popular he was once credited with reducing hate crimes against Muslims
Lex in depth: Will the AI data centre boom become a $9tn bust?
The biggest groups splashing their cash may not make their money back, but will almost certainly live to tell the tale
Cash is still king this bonus season (can somebody tell the chancellor?)
Volatile markets show the vital role cash plays in investment Isa portfolios