In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Trump's approval rating falls, the AfD deals a blow to Merz, Britain is on the verge of a food crisis and diamond mines close. In EMPLOYMENT-RELATED NEWS, EU manufacturers push back against China, JLR is set to make big job cuts, UBS wants new bankers to show AI proficiency and UK hiring picks up. In FINANCIALS NEWS, China prepares a £40bn stimulus for the financial sector and insurers take on risk. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we look at developments in retail and cars while Zoopla returns to profit and Isar Aerospace launches a rocket. AND FINALLY, I bring you some in-car music...