Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds

Amazon and Sony among firms that may have sourced coltan, used in phones, from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels, says Global Witness

US stadium and hotel workers threaten strikes ‘to make things fair’ during World Cup

Low wages and fears of ICE crackdowns have set workers on edge of strike as thousands set to arrive during World Cup

US embassy came out against UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban, which would affect American firms

Bosses of M&S, Sainsbury’s and Tesco among those writing to Starmer that the ‘ladder of opportunity’ is wobbling

175-year-old Stoke-on-Trent company says Christopher Bailey’s investment will ensure continued production

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as the AI trade bounces back

National average gas price stands at about $4.16 per gallon as Americans grapple with price hikes sparked by the war

Deal to create a streaming and sports powerhouse will be scrutinised by Competition and Markets Authority

Price of dairy product has risen fivefold after users of GLP-1 medications advised to increase protein consumption

Fears that EES checks requiring personal information and biometrics will cause summer of travel chaos in Europe

Complaints-led approach could pile £6bn of extra costs on to lenders, says City watchdog

Also: Anthropic advocates for a ‘pause’ on AI advancement – days after filing to go public on the US stock market

Nuvalent’s late-stage lung cancer treatments zidesamtinib and neladalkib are expected to launch later this year

Governor urges people to report videos on X that falsely show the men clashing in the Question Time studio

Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countries