In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there's nothing doing in the war, an FCC Commissioner identifies a witch hunt, Starmer tries to cling on, UK borrowing costs rise, Ramaphosa fights impeachment, coal shipments jump and Saudi Aramco warns about fuel stocks. In CAR NEWS, BYD does well abroad but its domestic woes continue, pure EV sales rise and Lotus throws a lifeline. In LEISURE & RETAIL NEWS, airlines cut prices, Heathrow passenger numbers fall, Asos shares rise and Shein fights Temu. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, the NHS looks like it'll give Palantir contractors "unlimited access", AI agent dangers increase, the chicken king raises prices and Eon offers to buy Ovo. AND FINALLY, I bring you a bit of unusual gym inspo...