Some members of the UK’s parliament fight back against proposed welfare cuts, and early intelligence suggests Iran’s uranium stockpile is still intact, officials say. Plus, the rise of sports gambling in Nigeria is being powered by social media influencers.
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Early intelligence suggests Iran’s uranium largely intact, European officials say
A defeat Keir Starmer cannot afford
Keir Starmer in talks with rebel MPs in bid to head off welfare revolt
The football betting influencers behind Nigeria’s not-so secret gambling boom
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Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Henry Larson, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
