Cambridge says it will carry out independent probe into Arday appointment
Move follows pressure from academics after university’s youngest-ever Black professor quit over plagiarism allegations
FirstFT: Taiwan hit by unprecedented ‘autonomous’ AI hack linked to China
Also in today’s newsletter: Tata chair to step down and former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
Wall Street giants bet Nvidia’s AI chips will defy the laws of finance
Private capital firms are wagering that the crucial hardware will hold its value for years to come
World witnesses one of nature’s greatest spectacles: a total solar eclipse
Spectators and scientists gathered to witness full or partial blocking of the Sun across the northern hemisphere
Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary
Donald Trump says chief spokesperson will leave job at the end of the month
US inflation falls to 3.4% in July
Fallout from Iran war continues to reverberate across economy even as petrol prices decline
Mark Walter’s insurers rush to unwind affiliated investments
TWG Global is seeking to refinance loans, restructure firms and bring in outside investors as prosecutors scrutinise books
Burnham urges retailers to stop selling disposable BBQs amid wildfires
PM holds emergency government meeting in response to drought and heatwaves
Crackdown on zero-hours contracts could cost UK firms up to £3bn per year
About £1.2bn will come from new rules forcing bosses to pay compensation for cancelled shifts
The Amazon of used cars gets a balance sheet tune-up
Carvana has long been a target of short sellers but bets against the company have fallen sharply
China is winning the race for the Ice Silk Road
Melting in the Arctic is unleashing a geopolitical tussle over new trade routes
US press groups sue Trump over fast access to Truth Social posts
Lawsuit seeks to stop president from publishing official government announcements exclusively on the platform
‘Glorious 12th’ kicks off UK shooting season as debate rages about its future
Landowners and environmentalists disagree about how to protect Britain’s wild moorland
Is university still worth it?
The education system has been too slow in giving students support to gain AI skills and work readiness
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner in $12.5bn deal for Lakers basketball franchise
Guggenheim’s Mark Walter sells team after just a year of ownership amid US inquiry into insurance empire
Switzerland pushes ahead with post-Credit Suisse crackdown
Financial regulator may be given greater powers to intervene at troubled banks and levy fines
Poor numeracy is a blind spot in the age of AI
An understanding of maths can be crucial to judging if the tech is telling you the right thing
Investor Nelson Peltz prepares bid for US burger chain Wendy’s
Trian Fund Management, BlueFive Capital and Flynn Group could submit offer in the coming weeks
Greenland oil wildcatters delay controversial drilling plan
Big claims from new US explorer have run into permitting realities and a rebuke from island nation’s government
Smile, you’re on camera: when the boss wants to read your mood
Patent records show how many companies are interested in trying to record how people feel
July inflation decline does not mean Fed’s September rise is off the table
Headline and core inflation rates were both lower, with energy prices registering another decline over the month
Vestas shares soar as wind turbine orders bounce back
Copenhagen-listed group raises profit guidance and announces share buyback
America’s largest home lender falls out of the hamster wheel
Non-bank mortgage lending is in trouble
How the Other Half Loves — Alan Ayckbourn’s marriage farce is toe-curlingly enjoyable
The 1969 comedy about three troubled couples gets a smart revival at London’s Old Vic starring Roger Allam