Beirut hit overnight with intense wave of air strikes against Hizbollah including targets near airport
The non-partisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget warns of heightened risk of ‘an eventual fiscal crisis’
Madrid wants three or more countries to be able to forge ahead when others are opposed
Authorities make travelling abroad difficult for growing number of public sector employees
Trump campaign has attacked Kamala Harris with unproven claims about the Hurricane Helene relief effort
Irish president rejects Israeli calls for UN battalion to withdraw from southern Lebanon
Votes to be counted in first regional poll since contested Indian territory was stripped of autonomy
We must unite as a global community with a singular objective — release the hostages and agree to a ceasefire deal
Nine like-minded member states would be enough to break the logjams on reform
Berlin’s decision risks hampering borderless travel in Schengen area
From a ‘blue wall’ to the American desert, these are the places where the 2024 presidential race will be decided
Palestinian militant group’s assault sparked war in Gaza that has spread across the Middle East
And rising long yields
Also in this newsletter: How greener corporate car fleets could boost competitiveness and the climate goals
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s costly economic plan and anxious Europeans hoard savings
The FT’s resident freeman takes part in the hallowed ritual of herding sheep across the Thames and into the Square Mile
International criticism of the Gaza war has led many Israelis to retreat inwards. Feeling abandoned, they have backed the government’s military campaigns
Regulator remains under scrutiny after chair Ashley Alder refused to quit over the controversy
Utility’s investment-grade rating and debt covenants have come under pressure amid Thames Water crisis
A brilliant and disturbing show exposes the dark side of physical labour, from housework to prostitution
There is a populist idea that would be both good economics and good politics
US plans follow acquisition of Buzzfeed’s UK operations earlier this year
Progress has been made at home, but what comes next abroad will make a big difference
If endorsed, and Britain moves to one-day settlement before the EU, UK ETFs would wait until the EU also moves
Big Four accounting firm tries to manage cash flow issues by deferring 2% of annual compensation
Stronger currency is challenging China’s exchange rate management with US election looming
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
Owner of 7-Eleven brand considers disposing of supermarket chain and selling stake in Seven Bank
Open letter from industry coalition adds pressure on government to ensure children are taught how money works
Trade lobby groups warn that proposals for regional pricing risk ‘deindustrialisation’ and higher costs
Businesses freeze recruitment ahead of October 30 Budget, awaiting clarity on tax, business and employment policy
Controversial aide to prime minister will take new job as envoy for UK nations and regions
Chancellor wants to raise revenue from pay through carried interest without driving investors away
Keir Starmer has promised radical change after a decade in which training programme starts declined
Plus, earnings season steps up a gear as Wall Street banks report, Nobel Prizes are announced and Tesla launches Robotaxi
