US prepared for protracted stalemate with Iran

Global stocks sold off as AI spending fears flare up, Brazilians will vote this weekend in a close presidential race, and the US is prepared for a lengthy stalemate in the war with Iran. Plus, how banks are reacting to a potential tax rise from UK chancellor John Healey, and why are western pharmaceutical companies heading to China?

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Meta sell-off drags US tech stocks lower as AI spending fears flare up

US prepared for protracted Iran stalemate

Should UK banks be taxed more?

Lula turns to selfie videos in Brazil election fightback

Flávio Bolsonaro, scion of a Brazilian political dynasty now eyeing victory

China’s rapid human trials draw western drugmakers — and safety concerns

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