The world in a glance.

‘More harmful than helpful’: young people sour on AI

Gen Z uses the technology more than anyone, but many fear it is weakening their job prospects and creativity

Danish shipyard still servicing LNG tankers for Russia trade

Fayard is only remaining EU yard taking on dry-dock work for ships carrying gas exported from Siberia

EU looks more attractive in Trump’s ‘crazy world’, says Norway

Oslo rethinks relationship with bloc after it rejected membership twice

Global asset managers capture just 0.1% of Chinese market in 5 years

Foreign firms that launched their own businesses after Beijing relaxed ownership rules have attracted only $5bn

Europe is running from a phantom China threat

EU leaders fear cheap Chinese exports when they should be worrying about embedded spyware and rare earths dependency

Xi’s last frontier: China’s plan to transform its west

A vast development drive aims to tap the region’s economic potential and extend Beijing’s control

Intel targets new AI data centre chip by year end

Leader of data centre unit says company aims to release ‘inference’ GPU as shares rally more than 200% this year

Jerome Powell warns that politicizing Fed will erode its credibility

Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday called the Federal Reserve’s independence “a priceless asset” that must be protected, in one of his first major speeches since stepping…

Jay Powell warns Federal Reserve is undergoing ‘stress test’

Former chair says Donald Trump’s attempts to fire central bankers undermine the rule of law

‘There is zero transparency’: My friend’s sister controls their mother’s estate. How can we stop her from stealing?

“The sister claims she does not have to explain herself to anyone.”

‘It is such a fine line’: I am a CFP and see nothing wrong with networking on the golf course. Am I wrong?

“I would love to develop working relationships with almost everyone I play golf with.”

The stock index you invest in isn’t always the most important decision. Here’s what matters even more.

Time in the stock market is more important than index selection — and the Dow’s 130-year history proves it.

Government is now an active investor — and it’s why your portfolio needs ‘home-court advantage’

Globalization is giving way to geopolitical power cartels and a structural shift toward domestic, state-subsidized industries.

It’s not just tech stocks: The broad-based strength of the market right now gives investors reason to stay the course

While tech is still leading the party, more parts of the market are starting to join in.

Ritz-Carlton Yacht lenders ease terms to keep luxury cruise line afloat

Owners of troubled travel group inject $275mn in return for creditors delaying payment dates and relaxing terms

Operation Jailbreak: lessons from Ukraine on making weapons talk to each other

Defence companies join with Army personnel in hackathon to apply AI to ‘interoperability’ puzzle

Here’s what’s worth streaming in June 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more

HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon,’ Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ and Apple’s ‘Cape Fear’ will try to compete with the World Cup

The end of cheap

After 50 years of falling capital, labour and energy prices, the next half-century will look very different for America

Here’s how Gap’s yoga-wear maker Athleta went from must-have to ‘generic’

Athleta’s expected recovery has been pushed out for three straight years, as an attempt to widen its appeal ended up “appealing to no one in particular.”

‘I have no preexisting conditions’: I’m 56, earn $198,000 and want to retire early. Can I afford private healthcare?

“I’m trying to figure out whether it’s worth my while achieving FIRE.”

Africa’s response to Ebola must be defined by Africa itself

International support matters when it aligns with strategies built alongside regional institutions and governments

Wall Street bulls bet US stocks rally will defy bubble fears

Investors and strategists shrug off worries that markets could be overheating by betting on huge gains for AI-linked shares

A hotly debated lung cancer drug cut the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial in China

An experimental lung cancer drug from Akeso and Summit Therapeutics reduced the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial, according to data released Sunday.

Why Trump reversed course to fast-track psychedelic drugs for mental healthcare

President Donald Trump is trying to fast-track research into psychedelics as treatments, creating new opportunities and risks.

My golf buddy dropped me when I didn’t ask him to be my financial adviser. Was I naive?

“Friendliness alone is not a sufficient reason to trust someone with your finances.”

My friend, 62, earns $20,000 a year. Should she take Social Security now — and claim survivor’s benefit at 67?

“I calculated her break-even point to be around age 78.”

Israel captures Crusader castle in deepening Lebanon push

Seizure of 12th-century hilltop fortress comes as Israeli prime minister orders expanded offensive against Hizbollah

Israel captures Crusader castle in Lebanon push

Seizure of 12th-century hilltop fortress comes as Israeli prime minister orders expanded offensive against Hizbollah

China’s comparative advantage is industrial policy

Western attempts to imitate Beijing’s state-funded model are unwise

‘He threatened to cut the roots’: A tree fell onto my neighbor’s property during a storm. Then all hell broke loose.

“The neighbor estimates damage from the tree at approximately $6,000 or more.”

Disney is poised to ramp its already booming advertising business. Rita Ferro is behind the push

Disney is selling ads for the Super Bowl, Oscars and Grammys in 2027, all major advertising revenue drivers. Global ad president Rita Ferro is leading the charge.

Japan’s Koizumi rejects China accusations of ‘new militarism’

Shinjiro Koizumi says Tokyo is pursuing security co-operation across Asia-Pacific region

Sandoz warns cheap Chinese imports threaten Europe’s antibiotic supply

Continent risks losing critical medicine capacity without stronger protections, says chief executive

Defence group CSG still pursuing stake in Franco-German tank maker

Czech ammunition manufacturer is in discussions with KNDS stakeholders, chief executive says

Jamming-resistant radio maker seeks $3bn-plus sale

Ukraine war has underlined importance of long-range data links that cannot be disrupted or intercepted

AI is here. What do you want from it?

The technology’s development belongs to everyone — share your vision with us

EU frets as China builds an industrial base in Morocco

Billions of dollars of investment raise concerns that subsidised goods could swamp European manufacturers

India’s ‘city of glass’ under pressure as Gulf crisis chokes off energy

Iran conflict threatens four-century tradition of glassmaking as industry tipped to use gas to power furnaces

Jes Staley to appear before Congress over ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Former Barclays boss agrees to in-person interview with US lawmakers over his relationship with paedophile

‘It is such a fine line’: I am a CFP and see nothing wrong with networking on the golf course. Am I wrong?

“I would love to develop working relationships with almost everyone I play golf with.”

Paris Saint-Germain retain Champions League with victory over Arsenal

French club triumph in penalty shootout over London side in win for Gulf sovereign wealth over US capital

As Big Tech’s power demand surges, data centers bring utilities a huge new profit center

The market hasn’t fully priced the next logical step for the AI buildout: Big Tech acquiring regulated utilities outright.

China’s next export shock walks on two legs — and costs less than a used car

Beijing is funding humanoid robots to slash Chinese factory costs and build a competitive advantage.

Why double-digit earnings growth won’t stop the next bear market

Spiking S&P 500 profits often signal the final innings of a bull market. History says stocks are on thin ice.

SoftBank pledges €75bn to build Europe’s biggest AI facility in France

Masayoshi Son places France at the centre of his global AI ambitions

America is losing the AI productivity war to 3.5 million Chinese STEM graduates

Big Tech’s structural mistakes are costing stock investors and fueling a massive talent crisis.

This bear market signal Wall Street ignores is putting your money at risk right now

Veteran trader Steve Burns prepares for a 50% decline and exposes the 3 “deadly stock-market sins” destroying portfolios.

Your portfolio can’t afford the real bill for the Iran war

The Pentagon claims the conflict has cost $29 billion — but the true cost is much higher and it’s fueling inflation.

My friend, 62, earns $20,000 a year. Should she take Social Security now — and claim survivor’s benefit at 67?

“I calculated her break-even point to be around age 78.”

My husband took out a $100,000 Parent PLUS loan for his daughter. She dropped out, citing mental-health issues. Should we refinance?

“There is little to no chance that she will ever be able to repay these loans.”