In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US cracks down on South Korean workers, Japan's PM steps down, Russia has economic issues, the pressure on Starmer continues and Opec+ agrees to increase output. In CONSUMER NEWS, we compare the plight of US and UK consumers. In CAR & BATTERY NEWS, BMW and Merc launch new luxury SUVs and the UK's stockpile of used EV batteries increases. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Meta plans a London AI store, we see the Wakuku vs Labubu wars, Domino's jumping on the fried chicken bandwagon private markets for the UK masses. AND FINALLY, I bring you a master musician...