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India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them? -- India's aviation boom, delivery delays and a Russia tie-up revive the long-running question of building planes at home.

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How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China -- The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

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Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela and 'fix oil infrastructure' -- The US launched strikes on Venezuela on Saturday in which Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces.

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The French university where spies go for training -- Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.

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Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work? -- Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

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Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness -- The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

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Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market -- The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

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How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse -- Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

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China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller -- It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

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FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time -- A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

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Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes -- The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

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US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports -- The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

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Why planning can be a form of procrastination -- Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why 'inbox zero' is a strategy that breeds distraction -- Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How time creates problems, especially when it is so limited -- Discover why so many of our struggles are down to poor time management and denial of its finitude. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why sustainable productivity will drive success -- Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

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Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.

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The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

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The move is dividing the nation - some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.

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It's been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

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The digital token will add to the Trump family's crypto ventures, which have brought in millions of dollars and raised questions on conflicts of interest.

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The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.

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The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

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A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.

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