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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Key Takeaways Uber has formally bid €33 per share for Delivery Hero, valuing the company at over €10 billion, but faced immediate rebuff as shareholders seek significantly higher valuations, potentially exceeding €40 per share. Rival DoorDash is also actively pursuing Delivery Hero, with a primary interest in its high-growth Middle East (Talabat, HungerStation) and Turkish (Yemeksepeti) assets, though a full takeover bid remains a possibility. The unfolding drama highlights intense consolidation pressures in the global food delivery sector, influenced by activist…

**Global Alarm Contrasts with Calm in DRC Capital Amidst Ebola Outbreak**Nations worldwide are implementing stringent entry restrictions on individuals who have recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), responding to a deadly Ebola outbreak primarily concentrated in the country’s northeastern region. This global concern, however, presents a stark contrast to the daily life observed in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital, where most of its estimated 20 million residents continue their routines largely undisturbed by the unfolding health crisis.In Kinshasa, the bustling open-air markets, where vendors offer a variety of goods from cassava and fish to fruits and clothing, remain…

The curtain falls tonight on what can only be described as a season of unmitigated disaster for Real Madrid. At the iconic Santiago Bernabéu, a venue typically synonymous with triumph, Los Blancos will limp through their final fixture against Athletic Bilbao, a game serving as little more than a post-mortem on a campaign utterly devoid of the usual grandeur. Optimism, a fleeting emotion in the Spanish capital this year, was quickly extinguished following Xabi Alonso’s early departure. His replacement, the club legend Alvaro Arbeloa, inherited a poisoned chalice, failing to quell the rising tide of discontent that has reportedly plagued…

Key Takeaways: IBM’s strategic partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP addresses a gap in its sports portfolio, leveraging Formula One’s massive global appeal and tech-centric nature to showcase advanced AI capabilities. The collaboration’s core focuses on transforming the Ferrari fan app into an AI-powered hub for immersive storytelling and personalized engagement, making complex race data accessible and compelling for a diverse fanbase. By integrating features like AI-written summaries, interactive games, and sentiment analysis, IBM and Ferrari aim to foster year-round loyalty and deep personalization, catering to both long-time “Tifosi” and new generations of F1 enthusiasts. IBM and Ferrari: Driving AI Innovation…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org The United States Air Force is navigating a complex transition regarding its close air support (CAS) capabilities, centered on the planned retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, an aircraft known colloquially as the “Warthog.” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach recently assured lawmakers that there will be no degradation or “gap” in the service’s ability to provide critical air support to ground troops once the A-10 is phased…

Wembley. The Theatre of Dreams for some, the Colosseum of Championship destiny for others. This afternoon, two gladiators, Hull City and Middlesbrough, lock horns in the most controversial, yet undeniably thrilling, Championship play-off final in recent memory. The prize? A golden ticket to the Premier League, an estimated £200 million revenue injection, and eternal bragging rights. This isn’t just a football match; it’s a financial earthquake, a dream-maker, and a potential nightmare, all rolled into 90 minutes (or more) of pulsating action. The build-up has been nothing short of extraordinary. Forget tactical masterclasses or pre-match mind games; the narrative has…

Key Takeaways: Policy Paradox: Secretary of State Marco Rubio navigates a political tightrope between constituent demands for regime change and a pragmatic White House push for economic liberalization, directly impacting the pace and scope of potential market reforms in Cuba. Investment Horizon: The prospect of US corporate entry into Cuba hinges critically on the easing or lifting of the decades-old embargo, with sectors like tourism, agriculture, and infrastructure poised for significant interest, albeit under conditions of stable regulatory frameworks and property rights. Geopolitical Risk Premium: Ongoing political uncertainty, exemplified by the indictment of Raúl Castro and the cautionary tale of…

MANCHESTER, UK – Unquestionably, undeniably, unequivocally! Manchester United’s charismatic captain, Bruno Fernandes, has not just played his way into the hearts of the Old Trafford faithful, but has now been crowned the Premier League Player of the Season. This prestigious accolade cements what many have known for months: Fernandes has been the league’s most influential, most dynamic, and most consistently brilliant performer in an utterly captivating campaign. The news, hot on the heels of his Football Writers’ Association men’s Player of the Year award, paints a crystal-clear picture of a player at the absolute peak of his powers. Fernandes’s season…

Blue Origin’s new mega-rocket, New Glenn, is no longer grounded. The company said Friday that the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared the rocket to fly again after the upper stage failed to deliver a commercial payload during an April launch. Blue Origin didn’t offer much detail but said in a post on X that the New Glenn upper stage “experienced an off-nominal thermal condition” that caused one of the three rocket engines to produce lower-than-expected thrust. As a result, the AST SpaceMobile satellite that Blue Origin was supposed to put into orbit instead burned up in Earth’s atmosphere. (AST SpaceMobile…

UK Carrier Strike Group Tracks Russian Intelligence Vessel Amidst NATO Exercise in Norwegian Sea A UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales, actively tracked a Russian Navy intelligence-gathering vessel, the Yury Ivanov, in the Norwegian Sea during the ongoing Exercise Dynamic Mongoose. The close observation unfolded as NATO forces conducted a significant anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise in a strategically vital maritime region. Imagery released on May 21 via the official @COMUKCSG social media account depicted a Type 45 destroyer, an integral part of the UK Carrier Strike Group, operating in close proximity to the Russian vessel.…