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What’s next after Trump assassination attempt Jul 15, 2024

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The USCongress launches a probe into ‘inexcusable’ security failings following the Pennsylvania rally shooting, and workers at an Amazon warehouse in the UK await results from a union ballot. Plus, the UK’s home building ambitions might be a bit of a slog. Credit: AP

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Trump calls for unity in face of ‘evil’ after surviving assassination attempt

Donald Trump injured in attempted assassination at Pennsylvania rally

Housebuilders warn construction lag could weigh on Labour housing Amazon launches anti-union charm offensive ahead of UK workers’ vote

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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Our intern is Prakriti Panwar. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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Swamp Notes: Conservatives have big plans for the judicial branch Jul 13, 2024

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As president, Donald Trump appointed three conservative justices to the Supreme Court and hundreds of conservative judges to benches across the judicial branch. These justices and judges have handed down several controversial decisions that have reshaped important aspects of American life. The FT’s US legal and enforcement correspondent, Stefania Palma, and professor of presidential studies at the University of Virginia, Barbara Perry, join this week’s Swamp Notes to discuss where the conservative legal movement is going next.

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US Supreme Court deals blow to agencies’ rulemaking authority

US Supreme Court says Donald Trump immune for ‘official acts’ as president

Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.

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Double-edged sword of deregulation Jul 12, 2024

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US inflation fell to 3 per cent, and China’s Communist party leaders will meet next week to discuss the country’s economy. Plus, the FT’s Brooke Masters talks about the risks that come with deregulation.

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US inflation falls to 3% in June

China plays down hopes for ‘strong medicine’ at top economic policy meeting

US businesses may soon find that deregulation comes with risks

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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Michela Tindera, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Our intern is Prakriti Panwar. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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Investors serve, can women’s tennis volley? Jul 11, 2024

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Archegos founder Bill Hwang found guilty of fraud, investors are selling off risky US junk bonds, and women’s tennis is getting big investments from Saudi Arabia and private equity firms. Plus, the FT’s Ryan McMorrow explains how Amazon is fighting back against rivals like Temu and Shein.

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Archegos founder Bill Hwang found guilty over fund’s collapse

Investors shun riskier junk bonds as bankruptcy filings jump

Saudi wealth bolsters WTA’s ambitions for women’s tennis

Amazon set to take on Temu and Shein with new discount section

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Iran’s reformist(ish) future Jul 10, 2024

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A Russian missile that destroyed a children’s hospital in Kyiv used western technology, investment banking is picking back up, and Shein is injecting €200mn in cash to tackle fashion waste. Plus, the FT’s Najmeh Bozorgmehr explains if Iran’s new pro-reform president can make a difference.

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Type of Russian missile that struck Kyiv children’s hospital uses western components

Masoud Pezeshkian: the heart surgeon who became Iran’s president-elect

Shein to launch €200mn fund to tackle fashion waste as it awaits IPO approval

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Nike’s new game plan Jul 09, 2024

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Nato leaders are meeting for its 75th anniversary summit amid tensions within their countries, and Europe’s battery industry is feeling the impact of the global slowdown in electric car sales. Plus, the FT’s Sara Germano explains the reasons behind Nike’s worst single-day performance on the stock market since 1980.

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Nato allies to pledge €40bn for Ukraine amid domestic turmoil

Europe’s battery industry hit by EV slowdown and Chinese competition

Downturn of the Swoosh: how Nike took its eye off the ball

Air Jordan commercial

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The leftwing stuns France Jul 08, 2024

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France’s anti far-right alliance is on track to halt the rise of Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National, Labour’s landslide win is set to enhance the attractiveness of UK markets, and scientists said that this year was on track to become the warmest on record. Plus, the Chinese province closest to Taiwan seeks greater ties, but businesses aren’t biting. Credit: Washington Post, CNN, AFP

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Leftwing surge thwarts far right in French election, polls suggest

UK stands out for its stability after election landslide, say investors

Investors shy away from China’s ‘Taiwan Town’ as tensions rise

World on track for hottest year as seas reach record levels for 15 months in a row

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Labour wins UK election by a landslide Jul 05, 2024

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Rightwing populist party Reform UK makes inroads. Viktor Orbán set to hold meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss Ukraine peace.

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UK general election live

Viktor Orbán to meet Vladimir Putin after Kyiv trip

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Robo DJ: YouTube invests in AI-generated music Jul 04, 2024

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SoftBank is looking to invest in AI despite pressure to offer a share buyback, Shell is pausing construction on one of its biggest energy transition projects, and the Labour party is expected to win the UK election by a landslide. Plus, the FT’s Anna Nicolaou explains how YouTube is trying to negotiate a deal with record labels over music created by AI.

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SoftBank to prioritise AI deals over share buybacks despite pressure from Elliott

Shell pauses construction at one of Europe’s biggest biofuels plants

YouTube in talks with record labels over AI music deal

Labour set for landslide win in UK general election

Joe Biden set for talks with senior Democrats as crisis deepens

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Mischa Frankl-Duval, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Our intern is Prakriti Panwar. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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Denmark’s cow tax is more than just hot air Jul 03, 2024

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The EU is planning to impose duties on substandard Chinese goods, Panama’s president wants to close the Darién gap, and Joe Biden is under pressure to explain his fitness to run for office. Plus, the FT’s Attracta Mooney explains how Denmark is implementing the world’s first carbon tax on agriculture.

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EU takes aim at China’s Temu and Shein with proposed import duty

Denmark to charge farmers €100 a cow in first carbon tax on agriculture

Panama will close notorious Darién Gap to migrants, president vows

Joe Biden to meet Democratic governors amid concern over his fitness for race

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