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Sep 2025
11m 38s

Russia tests Nato defences

Financial Times
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Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead, military analysts are worried about Nato’s response to a Russian drone attack, and US drugmaker Merck has scrapped a £1bn London research centre. Plus, investors have raised a record amount this year off “Bowie bonds”. 


Mentioned in this podcast:

Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead in Utah

What is Vladimir Putin’s game plan against Nato’s eastern flank?

Merck slams UK as it scraps £1bn London drug research centre

‘Bowie bonds’ go mainstream as Wall Street chases returns


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Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Katya Kumkova and Sonja Hutson. Additional help from Kelly Garry and Michael Lello. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.


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