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Israel-Iran conflict disrupts Middle East flightsAirlines scramble to cancel and reroute flights after Doha and Dubai airports shut briefly.1 hr ago
How the attacks on Iran could affect oil prices and energy billsConflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.9 hrs agoBusiness
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US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of HormuzIran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait.14 hrs agoBusiness
What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.19 hrs agoWorld
Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.6 hrs ago
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How China made electric vehicles mainstreamThe world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs.1 day agoBusiness
Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.16 Jun 2025Business
Markets muted amid Middle East conflict - 18 Jun 2025Global investment expert says markets are in a 'wait and see mode' amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.See more
Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countriesDespite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.See moreMore news
Cheaper energy part of 10-year plan for industryPlans to cut energy bills by up to 25% for more than 7,000 UK businesses is announced alongside other plans to boost growth.14 hrs agoBusiness
FedEx founder and former boss Fred Smith dies aged 80The Vietnam War veteran started the firm in 1973 with 14 planes before it became a global brand.2 days agoBusiness
Hundreds of Voice of America reporters fired as Trump guts outletThe majority of VOA - some 85% of its workforce - has been laid off since Trump ordered it dismantled.3 days agoUS & Canada
Cars, cash and a tycoon stirring debate in ZimbabweSome are beguiled by the Zimbabwean tycoon's generosity, others alarmed about the source of his wealth.2 days agoAfrica
Analysis: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challengesRussian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".2 days agoEurope
Telegram boss to leave fortune to over 100 children he has fatheredThe technology tycoon said his children would not have access to their inheritance for 30 years.3 days agoWatch
Playing 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
Boomerang CEOs: Do they ever succeed?Five years after being ousted from WeWork, Adam Neumann wants to re-buy the now-bankrupt business.8 Feb 2024Future of business
How 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
Women were the original beer brewers - what changed?Today, the beer industry is male-dominated, but it wasn't always so.7 Dec 2023Work Culture
How waiting alters our perception of timeExpert advice on how to get through a waiting period.14 Nov 2023Work Culture
Do the super-rich 'deserve' their wealth?Should there be a cap on billionaires' wealth and their inheritances?14 Nov 2023Future of business
Four simple hacks to succeed in every conversationA career coach, a choreographer, a chef and a dragon boat captain offer advice on giving critical feedback.14 Nov 2023Work Culture
Solo and hybrid work: Navigating our future and new normalCovid-19 reshaped the way we live and work. We rethink solo working and explore the future of work-life.14 Nov 2023Future of business
Can supersonic flight ever be sustainable?How a new era of quiet, net zero supersonic airliners could revolutionise the aviation industry.14 Nov 2023Future of business
Commencement speech: The surprising pitfall of your passionsStudents are graduating in the US this week. The commencement speeches might lead them into questionable choices.14 Nov 2023Future of business
A desk full of descriptions for your work colleaguesThese are the long lost words you've been waiting for to describe your colleagues.14 Nov 2023Work Culture
Veterinarian suicide rates are very high. Why?Veterinarian professionals are committing suicide at a higher rate than the general population. 14 Nov 2023Work Culture
ASMR: How whispering took over the internetWe meet the creators behind the current ASMR boom.4 Jan 2023Work CultureMore in Business
Shorts at work: Can men now get their legs out in the office?Whether shorts are ever appropriate for the office remains a contentious topic, so what should you do?3 days agoUK
'Not just smut': Why it's happily ever after for romance booksDespite being mocked by book critics for years, the romantasy genre is booming - and that means big business for publishers and bookshops.3 days agoUK
BBC threatens AI firm with legal action over unauthorised content useIt is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI.4 days agoTechnology
Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the worldThe dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and according to some, energised Chinese soft power.4 days agoAsia
Trump confirms further delay to TikTok ban or sale deadlineIt's the third time the date has been moved back by Trump since he took office in January.4 days agoTechnology
Interest rates held at 4.25% by Bank of EnglandThe central bank decides to hold interest rates at 4.25% with inflation remaining above its target level.5 days agoBusiness
Texas Instruments pledges 'historic' $60bn US chip investmentThe announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America.5 days agoBusiness
Devastating crash threatens Air India's ambitious turnaround The tragedy happened as Air India was on the "final climb phrase" of its brand transformation after the Tata buyout.5 days agoAsia
Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoilThe US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.5 days agoUS & Canada...