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BP CEO hails exploration discovery boon after surprise profit beat

BPโ€™s second-quarter earnings come as the oil and gas company continues to try to rebuild investor confidence.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

U.S. to require some travelers post up to $15,000 bonds to enter: What to know

The United States is launching a pilot program that could see some inbound travelers paying bonds of up to $15,000 to enter.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Hereโ€™s how much it costs to rent a 1-bedroom unit across 10 major cities in Asia in 2025

These are the median monthly asking prices to rent a 1-bedroom across 10 major cities in Asia, according to the Global Property Guide.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

CNBC Daily Open: Trump doubles down on criticism of jobs report โ€” but markets bounce back

Trump's new tariffs come into force on Aug. 7, so there's a possibility investors could seize this opportunity to take profit first.

Published on: August 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Palantirโ€™s valuation is a triumph of โ€˜number go upโ€™

The data analytics group is an example of how itโ€™s possible to be a successful company at a nonsensical price

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Scottish rocket maker Skyrora seeks overseas launch site

Manufacturer looks beyond UK for a spaceport after being told it cannot use facilities in the Shetlands this year

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Prison system in England came within days of collapse, report says

Former chief inspector Dame Anne Owers finds 18 years of short-term fixes failed to tackle deep-seated problems

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Texas governor orders arrest of Democrats who left state to avert redistricting vote

Ballot aimed at bolstering Republican majority in the House in midterm elections cancelled due to absent lawmakers

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

FirstFT: Trump to โ€˜substantiallyโ€™ raise tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases

Also in todayโ€™s newsletter, Singapore tycoon pleads guilty in gifts scandal, and Tesla board awards $30bn of shares to Musk

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Jaguar Land Rover names Tata Motors CFO as new chief executive

PB Balaji will take on the tricky task of navigating JLR towards an all-electric vehicle line up

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Noted Tesla analyst Adam Jonas moving into new role at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley auto analyst Adam Jonas will transition into a new internal role focusing on the artificial intelligence theme.

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Figma's stock sinks 27% after last week's IPO pop

After more than tripling in its debut last week, Figma gave up some of its gains on Monday.

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump to raise tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases

New Delhi describes threat as โ€˜unjustified and unreasonableโ€™

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Tesla awards Musk $29 billion in shares with prior pay package in limbo

The legal battle over Musk's $56 billion 2018 pay package is before the Delaware Supreme Court.

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

OpenAIโ€™s ChatGPT to hit 700 million weekly users, up 4x from last year

The milestone follows a $8.3 billion raise from top investors, including Dragoneer Investment Group, Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital.

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Buy now, pay later is taking over the world. Good

Buy that burrito, and donโ€™t let anyone judge you

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

US to propose some visa applicants post bond of up to $15,000

Year-long pilot programme will target visitors from nations most likely to stay in the country beyond authorisation

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Donald Trumpโ€™s move on institutions โ€˜wrongโ€™, says German finance minister

Lars Klingbeil criticises US president hours before meeting Treasury secretary in Washington

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Tesla board awards $30bn of shares to โ€˜energise and focusโ€™ Elon Musk

Worldโ€™s richest man threatened to quit as CEO of electric-vehicle maker if he was not given more stock

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Netanyahuโ€™s government votes to fire attorney-general

Supreme Court issues injunction after move expected to increase tensions over rule of law and democratic norms

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

EU will delay planned U.S. tariffs for six months to allow for trade talks

President Donald Trump last month announced a trade deal with the EU that included 15% tariffs on most European goods to the U.S.

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Swiss shares slide on first trading day since Trumpโ€™s 39% tariff

Pharma groups among hardest hit after US president demands price cuts

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Teslaโ€™s $30bn bonus turns incentive theory on its head

It looks like throwing goodies at a wayward leader in the hope that he will change his ways

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK bank shares surge after car finance court victory

Close Brothersโ€™ stock rises 23 per cent after Supreme Court ruling

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump to appoint Fed governor and labour statistics chief this week

US president set to tighten grip on economic information and policymaking after controversial sacking of BLS official

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The UK needs a national identity based on commonality

Labour must contest the rightโ€™s attempt to connect the grievances of โ€˜white Britishโ€™ people to those who are not white

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trumpโ€™s sons launch investment vehicle to target a US manufacturer

Blank cheque firm will look for companies able to benefit from federal tax credits or contracts

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Baidu plans to expand its robotaxis to Europe with Lyft deal

Chinese tech giant Baidu is looking to expand its autonomous vehicle business globally through deals with Lyft and Uber.

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Israel threatens to expand military offensive in Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahuโ€™s government said to be โ€˜in dialogueโ€™ with Trump administration over controversial proposal

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Swiss tensions run high as clock ticks on U.S. tariff deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump last week said he would impose 39% tariffs on Swiss goods starting later this week.

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Nvidia's set to regain some China access. But it still faces eroding AI chip market share

Nvidiaโ€™s H20 chips are set for a likely return to China, but experts don't expect them to be met with the same fanfare in light of new competition and regulatory scrutiny.

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Coinbaseโ€™s UK musical ad hits a nerve โ€” sparking debate from crypto fans to founders

Online communities from LinkedIn to Reddit are buzzing over the two-minute mini musical ad, titled "Everything is Fine," which satirized the U.K.

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Iran proposes slashing four zeros from currency

Turkey, Romania and Zambia have all lopped digits from their notes after runaway inflation

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Kate Forbes to quit Scottish politics

Exit of deputy first minister is blow to SNP ahead of next yearโ€™s elections at Holyrood

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

EU-US trade pact causes peak confusion in Brussels

Deal risks flouting World Trade Organization rules

Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World