In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Iran expands the scope of the war, Russia buts growth forecasts, Starmer survives (for now) and US inflation jumps. In CAR-RELATED NEWS, Stellantis and Ford adapt, Panasonic's battery business gets a Tesla boost and Tesla invests in its German factory. In CONSUMER & PROPERTY NEWS, Britons change holiday plans, Greggs raises prices, UK homes stay on the market longer, new builds drop and Canary Wharf returns to profit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, eBay rejects the takeover offer, private credit concerns impact Blue Owl, Walmart makes layoffs, Nike loses out in China and we see whether we've seen the last of the Manus wheeze. AND FINALLY, I bring you a Ninja Warrior kitchen set-up...