Russia tests Nato defences
FT News Briefing11 Sep 2025

Russia tests Nato defences

Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead, military analysts are worried about Nato’s response to a Russian drone attack, and US drugmaker Merck has scrapped a £1bn London research centre. Plus, investors have raised a record amount this year off “Bowie bonds”.


Mentioned in this podcast:

Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead in Utah

What is Vladimir Putin’s game plan against Nato’s eastern flank?

Merck slams UK as it scraps £1bn London drug research centre

‘Bowie bonds’ go mainstream as Wall Street chases returns


Email Swamp Notes with your questions


Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Katya Kumkova and Sonja Hutson. Additional help from Kelly Garry and Michael Lello. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.


Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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