In BIG PICTURE NEWS, we consider war and natural disasters, more Burnham-whispering and Europe's wind turbine makers talking consolidation. In TECH NEWS, Nvidia emerges as a tenant for a massive data centre, the Scottish data centre boom prompts resistance, China makes a chip breakthrough, SK Hynix slides, Rio Tinto emerges as an AI play and Apple becomes a $5tn company. In RETAIL, HOSPITALITY & CONSUMER GOODS NEWS, Kering returns to growth, Frasers builds up its stake in Burberry and UK restaurants scramble for aircon while Coca-Cola and Unilever have a good World Cup. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see the latest in batteries, cars and investment trends. AND FINALLY, I bring you some food drama...