Droughts grip large parts of the globe

Apple employees are pushing back against the iPhone maker’s call for workers to return to the office next month, and major droughts across the globe are having a significant impact on everything from agriculture to tech. Plus, the FT’s Sam Agini explains what a potential deal for Manchester United would mean for the football club.

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Group of Apple employees pushes back against return-to-office order

Climate graphic of the week: Record lows for rivers across China, US and Europe sap economies

Jim Ratcliffe declares interest in buying Manchester United

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