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Elon Musk, wearing black, holds his arms up victoriously at a rally for Donald Trump in OctoberWhy Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winnersAs the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained.2 hrs agoBusiness

Supporters of Friends of the Earth react outside the court in The Hague after Shell wins the case Shell wins landmark climate case against green groups in Dutch appealA court throws out a ruling that the gas and oil giant cut its greenhouse gas emissions.14 hrs agoEurope

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Gold, prices, and jobs: What's at stake in Ghana's elections?In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.22 hrs agoAfrica

Airlines suspend Haiti flights after plane hit by gunfireIt is the second time in weeks an aircraft has come under fire over Port-au-Prince, as gang violence worsens.24 hrs agoLatin America

Supporters of Friends of the Earth react outside the court in The Hague after Shell wins the case Shell wins landmark climate case against green groups in Dutch appealA court throws out a ruling that the gas and oil giant cut its greenhouse gas emissions.14 hrs agoEurope

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., July 27, 2024.Seven wild moments from the turbulent story of BitcoinIts record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.12 hrs agoTechnology

A pedestrian walks by a sign posted in front of the 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California.DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workersThe once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.3 hrs agoBusiness

Young female barista wearing a red shirt and a black apron using espresso maker at cafu00e9.Unemployment rises in UK as pay growth slows againThe rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.12 hrs agoBusiness

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Dealers on New York Stock Exchange on 6 November 2024. A man with a pen in his hand and a notebook is looking up at a computer screen showing pricesWill Trump's victory spark a global trade war?Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.6 days agoBusiness

Hello Kitty turns 50.How Japan's youngest CEO transformed Hello KittyAs the cute character celebrates her 50th anniversary, the firm behind it is now a trillion yen business.31 Oct 2024Asia

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US envoy: Climate action 'to continue''Trump's climate rollback to deter investors' - 11 Nov 2024Expert says the US will lose opportunities if it steps back from climate commitments after Trump's re-election.

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Title artwork of The Digital Picnic's Cherie Clonan (Credit: BBC/ Klawe Rzeczy)The business of transforming mental health at workCherie Clonan, CEO of The Digital Picnic, explains how free dinners, burnout-preventing days off and even ADHD assessments have boosted employee wellbeing – and her bottom line.

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Hitachi Rail's test tri-mode train on the tracks as it leaves the company's factory in Newton Aycliffe in England. On the side the words "fully charged for the future" are written.Will new battery-powered trains replace diesel, and are they safe?Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.1 day agoBusiness

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The FIRE method: How to retire in your 30sPlaying with FIRE: How to quit work and retire in your 30sA personal finance strategy popular among millennials is helping them to quit their job and retire decades early.23 Apr 2024Future of business

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How industry leaders transformed their careerHow industry leaders transformed their careerThe BBC's Katty Kay has spoken to successful change-makers to ask what made them pivot in their career.17 Jan 2024Work Culture

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How much wealth is too much?Do the super-rich 'deserve' their wealth?Should there be a cap on billionaires' wealth and their inheritances?14 Nov 2023Future of business

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