In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump considers bribing voters, US borrowing costs hit a new high, China tries to keep bankers in check, the EU says "buy European", Le Pen keeps quiet about the AfD, air traffic control is under pressure and oil hits $100. In TECH NEWS, experts line up to warn about the consequences of AI, data centre jobs appear to be overhyped - but one UK developer ditches housebuilding to make data centres - and Apple launches its first foldable iPhone. In EMPLOYMENT NEWS, McLaren announces job creation and UK universities promise work experience. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, new homebuyer interest improves, SThree fields a takeover approach and Belron considers an IPO.AND FINALLY, I bring you a German musical interlude...