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How will the Taliban 2.0 rule? Aug 17, 2021

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https://www.ft.com/content/76ae831e-7a74-4429-8bbb-2b947a04cb44

Biden made his first comments on Afghanistan and blamed the chaos in Kabul on the country’s deposed leaders, and desperate Afghans overran the airport trying to flee. Pakistan’s international bonds came under selling pressure on Monday as emerging market investors braced themselves for the fallout from the crisis in Afghanistan, and the Taliban has pledged to create an open and inclusive government but most observers expect the swift return of repressive theocratic rule in the country.

Pakistan bonds hit as investors brace for Afghanistan fallout - with Tommy Stubbington, capital market correspondent

https://www.ft.com/content/1f8e5d82-152a-456e-b6c9-4e2fe8b74b68

Who are the Taliban 2.0? - with Stephanie Findlay, South Asia correspondent

https://www.ft.com/content/25bb6ed9-fdef-451f-a7a7-4a7b9e4ab852

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Our intern is Zoe Han. Additional help by Gavin Kallmann, Michael Bruning, and Persis Love. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.

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Afghanistan’s President flees his country Aug 16, 2021

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Afghanistan’s president fled the country as the Taliban advanced on Kabul, and tropical storm Grace headed towards Haiti as rescue workers scrambled to reach people trapped under rubble after a massive earthquake, and as the super-infectious Delta variant spreads around the world many governments are facing the delicate question of how to get hesitant citizens to take the jab.

US and allies race to evacuate staff as Taliban reaches Kabul

https://www.ft.com/content/12dc9ad8-cd90-4378-86f6-64f70f4062eb

Deaths mount after powerful earthquake strikes Haiti - with Gideon Long

https://www.ft.com/content/9f2e5149-4c63-4412-b258-59fd7d40517a

How to reach the unvaccinated: the risks of bribery and coercion - with Clive Cookson

https://www.ft.com/content/9955d68a-6bd9-4530-b103-afc034243cb3

Salzburg comes alive again to the sound of music https://www.ft.com/content/b01f05aa-86ae-4d09-ba30-0a4074a98ca7

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Financial technology start-ups in Africa Aug 13, 2021

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Airbnb reported strong quarterly earnings and said tourists from places with higher vaccination rates were “driving the travel recovery”, and employees are taking sensitive computer code from their companies at three times the rate they were a year ago. Plus, the FT’s Africa editor David Pilling and McKinsey & Company partner Topsy Kola-Oyeneyin discuss the growth of financial technology start-ups in Africa.

Airbnb benefits from ‘travel recovery’ as bookings and revenue grow

https://www.ft.com/content/fd8f8621-cac4-4bff-a082-9a74d1cbec15

Disney outpaces streaming rivals as it doubles subscribers in a year

https://www.ft.com/content/9b705a6f-35f6-49cf-883b-0581fbf5ab48

Workers increasingly steal company data during ‘turnover tsunami, with San Francisco correspondent Hannah Murphy

https://www.ft.com/content/a7a2b5c4-1653-4364-84c1-c322c5b56745

African start-ups attract international investors — but need local ones too, with Africa editor David Pilling

https://www.ft.com/content/566fc2a5-6df4-4145-8157-99d4eb8da4c1

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The debt-laden UK high street Aug 12, 2021

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A top Federal Reserve official told the FT that the central bank could dial back its ultra-accommodative monetary stimulus as early as this year, and the White House has called on Opec to boost oil production in an effort to curb high petrol prices. Plus, the FT’s property correspondent, George Hammond, discusses the complicated dilemma of unpaid rent that faces businesses, their landlords, lenders and the UK government.

Federal Reserve’s Daly says tapering could start as soon as this year

https://www.ft.com/content/e3320366-02f1-453e-ae42-e4af66a17eb0

White House calls on Opec to boost production to contain fuel prices, with Washington correspondent, Lauren Fedor

https://www.ft.com/content/a8a631cf-de43-47e8-8cc4-99732c39c4da

Unpaid rent: the £6.4bn question facing the UK high street, with property correspondent George Hammond

https://www.ft.com/content/ef6c975b-91f4-4328-8466-70b686f7309d

Burger chain Wendy’s to expand into ‘dark kitchens’ after raising forecasts

https://www.ft.com/content/31240e24-32e2-411f-8976-2127d16568c8

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Philip Morris battles to buy a medical inhaler company Aug 11, 2021

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The rapid pace of US consumer price increases seen in recent months is set to stall in July near a 13-year high, and SoftBank will cut its investment in Chinese start-ups until the extent of Beijing’s scrutiny of the tech sector becomes clear. Plus, the FT’s private capital correspondent, Kaye Wiggins, has the latest on the battle between private equity group Carlyle and tobacco company Philip Morris International for the British medical inhaler maker, Vectura.

Rapid pace of US consumer price increases expected to moderate

https://www.ft.com/content/8a2ad340-5ecf-4aa5-be35-aa7f528c8b83

Carlyle steps back from Vectura bidding war with Philip Morris

https://www.ft.com/content/9b860f52-ddf7-447b-bd74-c44b25a69da7

SoftBank to cut China investments until tech sector calms

https://www.ft.com/content/8b98db7c-24e9-4aa4-bc42-56338139962e

Elusive Olympic bounce gives hope to Suga’s leadership rivals

https://www.ft.com/content/47557c29-2225-4501-81dd-df4b41220725?

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US Senate on the cusp of approving Biden’s $1tn infrastructure package Aug 10, 2021

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https://www.ft.com/content/7822a4a7-d31a-40ce-8217-ebbafc4acb09

Oil prices continue to slide on investor concerns over the spread of the coronavirus Delta variant, especially in China, and DraftKings buys Golden Nugget Online Gaming for $1.56bn. Plus, the FT’s Washington correspondent, Lauren Fedor, explains how the US Senate is getting closer to approving president Joe Biden’s $1tn infrastructure package.

US Senate set to pass $1tn infrastructure package in bipartisan vote

https://www.ft.com/content/67880a94-55c9-468c-a749-35463a08e6c5

Oil slides as Delta worries dent outlook for Asia demand

https://www.ft.com/content/ba4ab9a0-4e89-4979-b794-c7e5593724a6

DraftKings buys Golden Nugget Online Gaming in $1.56bn deal

https://www.ft.com/content/f857e397-adab-4b95-b308-caa59b8d2b49

Cryptocurrency exchanges target sport sponsorships

https://www.ft.com/content/a93e9ad5-31d6-4048-9ca8-2f38cc6c43f4?

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Can science link extreme weather to climate change? Aug 09, 2021

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https://www.ft.com/content/65fa9d74-d971-4536-a411-c06d86d8de64

FT calculations of 20 Chinese billionaires show that their net worth has dropped by about $80bn since late June, ByteDance, the owner of short-video app TikTok, has revived a plan to go public, and Industry bosses are predicting a worldwide construction “supercycle” set to fuel demand for building materials. Plus, the FT’s climate reporter Camilla Hodgson explains how scientists are trying to link natural disasters to global warming.

Tech crackdown erases $80bn from the wealth of China’s top tycoons

https://www.ft.com/content/7e6f9a08-37be-4ab3-ae15-953533ab33b5

China’s ByteDance aims for Hong Kong IPO despite tech crackdown

https://www.ft.com/content/bacca56f-1da5-4721-90bf-a61383ab7eec

Construction ‘supercycle’ predicted on wave of government spending

https://www.ft.com/content/41574f1e-58ae-4b17-a1ea-991a46d70932?

Fires and floods: can science link extreme weather to climate change?

https://www.ft.com/content/fe4e658e-0473-4f98-b995-4606aefa90bc

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Robinhood’s wild stock market debut Aug 06, 2021

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Apple intends to install software on US iPhones to scan for child abuse imagery, and president Joe Biden signed an executive order on Thursday calling for half of all new vehicles sold in the US to be electric by 2030. Plus, the FT’s markets editor Katie Martin explains how Robinhood’s stock price has rebounded after its IPO fell flat last week.

Apple plans to scan US iPhones for child abuse imagery, with European technology correspondent Madhumita Murgia

https://www.ft.com/content/14440f81-d405-452f-97e2-a81458f5411f?

Biden sets electric vehicle target in drive to cut emissions

https://www.ft.com/content/7fbc2d70-5365-4d3b-97ec-cea2756de28d?

Robinhood soars after retail traders flock to shares, with markets editor Katie Martin

https://www.ft.com/content/a9017fe2-e24a-4224-b2fa-320be47853b7

China’s education clampdown threatens to aggravate youth unemployment

https://www.ft.com/content/d2a6fab8-2cf7-49f4-9027-ee18a064715f?

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Why China’s youth ‘lie flat’ instead of enduring stress Aug 05, 2021

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https://www.ft.com/content/c6ee7948-06e7-4f4c-8940-2f83d85bdf4d

The value of the world’s stock of negative-yielding debt has ballooned to more than $16.5tn, SoftBank’s second Vision Fund plans to invest $100m in a new fund started by one of its former top partners, and US food delivery group DoorDash is preparing to make its first investment in Europe. Plus, the FT’s global China editor, James Kynge explains why younger Chinese people are opting out of stressful jobs.

Bond rally pushes global stock of negative-yielding debt above $16tn

https://www.ft.com/content/43280fe3-b6cd-44e1-bb75-25b0962b5ba1?

SoftBank to invest $100m in former partner’s fund with Miles Kruppa, venture capital correspondent

https://www.ft.com/content/684613f0-b2cc-42e9-817a-204a80dd048f

DoorDash in talks to invest in German grocery app Gorillas

https://www.ft.com/content/9cccd541-0a44-4002-af6e-35fe7ef46445

China’s young ‘lie flat’ instead of accepting stress with James Kynge, global China editor

https://www.ft.com/content/ea13fed5-5994-4b82-9001-980d1f1ecc48

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PepsiCo’s juicy private equity deal Aug 04, 2021

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Spain has called on the EU to back measures to limit surging electricity prices and athletes from Russia are enjoying success at the Olympics despite a ban on the country. Plus, the FT’s private capital correspondent, Kaye Wiggins, explains why PepsiCo has sold off its big-name juice brands to a private equity firm.

Russia wins at Tokyo 2020 despite ban over doping programme

https://www.ft.com/content/31643c45-cf35-43e0-a0d4-1c2d40e49401

Spain urges EU to act against soaring energy prices

https://www.ft.com/content/7cf9a7c1-a103-4923-bb5b-bad93d32ca39

PepsiCo to sell Tropicana and Naked Juice brands to private equity firm for $3.3bn

https://www.ft.com/content/859b3fc6-0942-48a9-8a7d-a0ca0ff4cc70

Year after Beirut port blast families of victims push for truth

https://www.ft.com/content/6a049e18-6a5c-40ee-b6ae-cef6ae95a317?

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