The world in a glance.

Starmer could announce exit next week, some ministers believe

UK prime minister under intense pressure to set out departure timetable after Andy Burnham’s by-election win

Finally, a use for corporate bullshit

Companies might one day be able to use it to choose who to hire and promote

Holiday bookings surge in markets hit by Iran crisis

Rebound across eastern Mediterranean as travellers reassess conflict’s threat and proximity

Putin’s war machine sputters in drone age

Ukraine’s innovations cut into Russia’s manpower advantage

Sorry, Elon, the far right is still the far right

And on some issues, it’s further to the right than before

SpaceX handed lowest possible ESG rating by MSCI

Triple C score puts Elon Musk’s company on par with Russia after 2022 invasion of Ukraine

How easily could Britain rejoin the EU?

As Labour toys with the idea, Brussels warns it needs clear commitment and will not accept cherry-picking

Iran says it closed Strait of Hormuz after Israel and Hizbollah exchange fire

Setback for Donald Trump’s push to end war with the Islamic republic

Scared to spend your retirement money? Here’s one way to get over the fear of running out.

This fear is probably going to cause you some regrets.

You’re going to pay tax on RMDs — there’s no way around it. Or is there?

Here’s your new playbook to protect your retirement cash.

Social Security is looking at a $500-a-month cut. Could a new bipartisan commission make a difference?

A new legislative proposal would create a bipartisan commission to strengthen the finances of Social Security and Medicare at a time when the programs are under pressure.

Zelenskyy returns Polish state medal in escalating dispute with ally

Ukrainian president calls on Warsaw to show more respect in row dating back to second world war

Tens of thousands of Albanians join ‘Flamingo Revolution’ protest

Demonstrations against government corruption were sparked by a real estate development proposal by Jared Kushner

Inside the push to weaken Washington’s toughest financial watchdog

The SEC used to intimidate corporate wrongdoers. Now its own commissioners are gutting its leverage.

We read the Social Security and Medicare trustees reports. If you’re not worried, you should be.

The truth about “DOGE” savings, no tax on Social Security, immigration — and more.

Want to splurge on travel in retirement? Here’s how to plan for it.

A lot of people wait until retirement to take big trips. Plan ahead, and don’t wait too long.

I’m 73 and living 100% off dividends from my stocks. How can I create even more income?

A “bulletproof” portfolio may be impossible, but you can try to get close if you have enough money invested

The one-page pledge that forces your financial adviser to put you first

Most investors ignore this abstract legal rule — and it’s fueling a massive wave of fraud.

Three powerful forces are draining family wealth — and your estate plan is completely unprepared

From Medicaid cuts to an IRA tax trap, here are the real threats to your family’s inheritance and what to do about them.

Rahm Emanuel says Trump ‘got schooled’ by Iran in bad ceasefire deal

Possible Democratic presidential candidate describes war as historic ‘American national security mess’

Chief whip warns Starmer that growing number of MPs want exit timetable

Prime minister is spending the weekend discussing his future with allies and colleagues

AbbVie would gain an experimental eczema drug by buying biotech: report

AbbVie is reportedly trying to buy a biotech company that is developing a promising atopic dermatitis drug for $10.9 billion in cash, according to a Financial Times report.

‘I’ll probably be working until I die’: I’m 60, work as a waiter and have $2,000 in a Roth IRA. What will happen to me?

“I’m afraid I’m in a bad place.”

The Fed is forcing Wall Street to do the heavy lifting. Use these benchmarks to find your footing.

Fed watching is looking very different now. Two charts can help you in the Warsh era.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel and Hizbollah exchange fire

Setback for Donald Trump’s push to end war with the Islamic republic

‘Money can make you happy’: My wife and I have no heirs, but we’re making the world a better place by giving it away

“If you find a need in your community, there’s likely an organization that will help you get involved.”

Americans’ 401(k) balances hit record levels last year. See how you compare.

It was a very good year for most workplace retirement savers, according to Vanguard’s latest “How America Saves” report

Pedro Sánchez’s wife ordered to face corruption trial and surrender passport

Spanish prime minister’s office accuses judge of over-reach after shock decision

Tesla booted from the ‘Magnificent Seven’ by a top fund manager. Here is the tech giant he’s crowned.

T. Rowe Price fund manager David Giroux says Big Tech isn’t in a bubble, but there’s value in healthcare and utilities.

Hizbollah and Israel clashes threaten reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Exchange of fire underlines fragility of the latest ceasefire

SNAP restrictions could change what shoppers buy — and food giants are watching

SNAP food restrictions are spreading to more states, pressuring major food and beverage as consumers shift spending away from soda, candy and processed foods.

Did Anthropic talk its way into an AI export ban?

FT analysis shows company warned about dangers of advanced AI far more than rival OpenAI this year

My mother was co-owner of my late grandmother’s bank account. Should she share the money with her siblings?

“The will stated that the estate was to be divided equally among her children.”

Big Tech is stoking unrest in the UK. Why?

Elon Musk’s amplification of anti-immigrant sentiment in Belfast, Southampton and beyond cannot be explained by ideology alone

Nigel Farage’s Brexit rallies were funded from the EU budget

European monies paid for anti-immigrant posters during ‘Say No to EU’ tour

The window for peace in Ukraine won’t be open forever

There is an opportunity to freeze the conflict, but Putin’s fantasy of total victory could get in the way

Why dignity is the measure that matters

From litter-pickers to cage fighters, the signs of a society’s health are often hidden in plain sight

Alternative for Germany revives Nazi-era attacks on Bauhaus

Modernist art institution fears AfD ‘patriotic culture’ push nearly 100 years after closing under Hitler

Beer can boost ‘spiritual or mental’ health, says Kirin president

Japanese brewer’s Takeshi Minakata says alcohol ‘can be a good thing’ as it ‘helps make people happy’

Trump accepts Qatar jet as new Air Force One despite ethics concerns

The $400mn gift has raised charges of conflicts between personal interests and official duties

My two sons will inherit a $30,000 annuity from their grandmother. What should I do with the money?

“My understanding is that they have five years to withdraw the money.”

Starmer under growing pressure to quit after Burnham’s by-election victory

Prime minister faces mutiny in his cabinet after outgoing Greater Manchester mayor sees off Reform UK in Makerfield

Employers to college students: Never mind that 4.0 GPA. Go out and get a summer job.

College students with any sort of work experience on their résumés are twice as likely to be employed shortly after graduating.

‘We are habitually frugal’: My wife and I have money. How do we help our children without ruining their independence?

“Partly due to some mental-health issues, they may continue to go through life living paycheck to paycheck, or worse.”

Warsh’s new task forces give the Fed wiggle room to put off changing rates until December

During his first press conference as Fed chair Wednesday, Kevin Warsh repeated one refrain in his answers to many reporters’ questions: A task force is looking into it.

The Fed is forcing Wall Street to do the heavy lifting. Use these benchmarks to find your footing.

Fed watching is looking very different now. Two charts can help you in the Warsh era.

Is the stock market closed today for Juneteenth? Will the post office deliver mail?

The June 19 federal holiday falls on a Friday this year. Here’s how trading hours and other services are affected.

‘Beware small states’: why Lebanon endangers the unfinished Israel-Iran war

The country carries the seeds of escalation that could undo Trump’s tenuous deal with Tehran

Transport secretary calls on Starmer to go

Cabinet member urges prime minister to set timetable for departure after Andy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield

Oil prices face fresh wave of volatility amid conflicting reports about Strait of Hormuz reopening and ongoing regional strife

A flurry of headlines on Friday point to an increasingly fragile deal between the U.S. and Iran.