Tech Battles, Tragic Falls, and Tactical Shifts: Financial Times' Top Stories

The Financial Times highlights major events: Apple's legal battle against a $500 million patent bill at the UK Supreme Court, a fatal helicopter crash involving Saudi Aramco, and the Royal Navy's shift to drone warfare. Overseas pension funds reconsider UK housing investments due to safety concerns.

Apple Inc. is set to challenge a $500 million patent liability at the UK's highest court, concerning its global use of mobile technology in products like the iPhone.

In a tragic incident, at least 14 people lost their lives when a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed at the Ras Tanura port, coinciding with the easing of oil tensions in the Gulf.

The British Royal Navy has strategized a pivot towards drone-capable vessels, halting previous frigate plans. Meanwhile, foreign pension entities, including Aware Super and Oxford Properties, re-evaluate UK housing investments amidst safety cost issues post-Grenfell.