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The streaming app’s co-chief executive said it wanted to offer a better alternative to the AI ‘slop’ already spreading online, after the company struck a deal with Universal Music that would allow subscribers to create ‘controlled’ covers and remixes. ft.trib.al/4FuiqWb

How ‘Epstein class’ became a populist battle-cry in US politics ft.trib.al/S694qGJ

Real wages start to shrink in developed countries ft.trib.al/lyz2qh9

Spotify chief defends AI-generated music ft.trib.al/WstjKGD

SpaceX to drive a cybertruck through corporate governance norms ft.trib.al/MPYbvnn

Deregulation hands top US and UK banks $1.3tn opening ft.trib.al/VKb0k78

Apple has an innovation gap. Will its new CEO fill it? ft.trib.al/YDCaKU2

Ferrari launches first EV with Jony Ive’s ‘polarising’ design ft.trib.al/oJPAZSN

‘US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats from Iranian forces,’ US Central Command said. ft.trib.al/u3Unm38

China’s revised method for reporting carbon emissions may have erased half of the rise in levels over the past five years, according to new @CREACleanAir research that raises concerns about tracking climate progress by the world’s biggest emitter. via @FT ft.com/content/78d28a…

US strikes Iranian missile sites as peace talks continue ft.trib.al/hqOozOP

Good morning, Asia. While you were sleeping, one of our most-read stories was about Ferrari’s first fully electric car designed by the ex-Apple designer to win over a younger demographic. ft.trib.al/HdXcZWi

China’s change in maths on carbon emissions masks growth, report says ft.trib.al/y5saEg8

How the SNP survived scandal to keep ruling Scotland ft.trib.al/G4tDn54

Reeves urges ministers to ‘buy British’ in critical sectors ft.trib.al/l2ULqNB

Carney warns Alberta separatists of Brexit-style regret ft.trib.al/uAaoqgx

Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday May 26 ft.trib.al/xwkXJnL

Just published: front page of the Financial Times, international edition, Tuesday May 26 ft.trib.al/MYepNke

Mexico agrees to host Iranian World Cup squad as US-Iran tensions simmer ft.trib.al/dun8JCt

Paul McCartney's 20th solo album is a moving paean to the Liverpool of his youth with a partial shift in register. Tap here to read our review: ft.trib.al/aBPw9Gj