Financial Times

Eight people were killed and 2,700 injured in Lebanon when low-tech pagers exploded, with Hizbollah blaming sabotage by Israel.

Brussels has prepared a €40bn loans package to support Ukraine, despite concerns that the G7’s collective efforts are faltering.

Kamala Harris has maintained her lead over Donald Trump on economic issues according to a recent poll, with support increasing after a televised debate.

Investors are increasingly betting on a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve amid signs of economic cooling and a major meeting looming just before the US election.

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has warned that state finances are on an unsustainable path due to persistent overspending, the costs of climate change, and the likelihood of additional economic shocks.

Donald Trump’s campaign is struggling to recover after significant blows were dealt by Kamala Harris during a televised debate, causing considerable concern among Republican supporters and leading to a noticeable shift in polling numbers.

Apple has been ordered by the EU court to pay €13 billion in back taxes to Ireland, following a final ruling in a state aid dispute with Brussels.

Mario Draghi has called for an €800bn boost to EU industry to maintain competitiveness against China and the US, emphasising the need for economic policy overhaul, a new trade agenda, and improved productivity.

US companies are increasing their participation in the debt market as a strategy to guard against potential turbulence associated with the upcoming presidential election.

The UK’s pandemic response has been criticised as ‘among the worst’ due to health reforms by the Tories, which have reportedly left the National Health Service (NHS) seriously weakened.