Japan firm says it stopped making walkie talkies used to target Hezbollah

Reeves plans to use £350bn council pension pot to boost UK economy

Chancellor to set out reform to fragmented local authority funds in Mansion House speech

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Nato invitation for Kyiv only way to stop Russia’s war, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president tells FT diplomatic route needed to bring Putin to negotiating table

World - Financial Times - October 18

Why Zelenskyy says his Victory Plan is the only way to stop Russia

Also in this newsletter: Moldova’s historic choice

World - Financial Times - October 18

EU has to stop ‘lecturing’ developing world, says top official

Charles Michel says partner countries taking part in Putin’s Brics summit ‘want to send a message’

World - Financial Times - October 25

Former Puerto Rico Mayor says Trump should be 'stopped'

Former San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz spoke with NBC News' Tom Llamas over the comments made at former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Farage given free team of US PR advisers by former Bannon aide’s firm

Reform UK leader received support for his American activities after becoming an MP but has not declared the services as a benefit. Nigel Farage has used a team of three US advisers to help him with ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Ukraine war briefing: US sanctions China firms over ‘complete attack drones made for Russia’

First ever action over a ready-to-use weapons system made in China rather than parts for Russia to build one, says Washington; Zelenskiy touts victory plan. What we know on day 968. See all our ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

France to take stake in Sanofi unit to quell backlash over sale to US firm

Move follows fears over jobs and control when private equity firm CD&R entered talks to buy Opella for €16bn. The French government is to take a stake in the pharmaceutical company Sanofi’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning

Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Japan’s Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US steward

The Japanese entertainment giant Toho has reached an agreement to acquire the Oscar-winning animation outfit GKIDS, the companies said Tuesday

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Japan's prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has renewed a pledge to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump

World - ABC News - 22 hours ago

US voters make their choice in historically tight election

Divided electorate heads to polls across the country

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Ilia Topuria makes good on his promise, becomes first man to stop Max Holloway at UFC 308

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria vowed to become the first man to knock out Max Holloway

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Breaking down Lions dynamic run game: What makes it so impressive, why it's so difficult to stop

Detroit has the best running back duo in the league

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Xpeng president says Chinese EV firm remains committed to Europe despite pressure from tariffs

Xpeng, the Chinese electric vehicle maker, says it remains committed to Europe for the long term despite pressure it faces from the European Union's tariffs.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Mexico says foreign firms have pledged $20 billion in investments, but many are old or uncertain

Mexican officials say companies have pledged $20 billion in new foreign direct investment in Mexico

Tech - ABC News - October 15

After rejecting Google takeover, cyber firm Wiz says it will IPO 'when the stars align'

Wiz is hoping to achieve $1 billion in annual recurring revenue in 2025 — a key condition the company wants to meet before going public.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live

Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...