In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Ukraine will try to engage with the US again, we look at the latest moves from Trump'n Musk, Canada gets a new PM, the UK doubles down on growth, crypto prices fall (but Trump profited) and the euro could seize its chance. In DEFENCE NEWS, we consider NATO arms imports and whether the US could switch off our weapons. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT NEWS, China's consumer prices fall, UK house prices pause, US law firms' London expansion causes a kerfuffle but firms hold back on hiring overall. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, John Lewis faces profit, buying WH Smith is now a two-horse race and Meta makes its voice-powered AI push. AND FINALLY I bring you an old soul...