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Why 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
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
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
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
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
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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Will 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
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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'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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Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US CongressOn the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet".2 days agoBusiness
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India's luxury airline Vistara flies into the sunset Vistara is operating its last flight on Monday as it completes its merger with Air India.2 days agoAsia
'I went from being a cleaner to building a warship'As employers face a skill shortage, some firms have turned to unusual tactics to get the right workforce.17 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & East
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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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
ASMR: How whispering took over the internetWe meet the creators behind the current ASMR boom.14 Nov 2023Work Culture
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
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