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Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal - Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer. 1 hr ago - World

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China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns -- It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.

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Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues -- Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.

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SpaceX to take over Elon Musk's AI firm -- Musk's space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging.

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EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner -- Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

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The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak -- Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

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US and India reach trade deal, Trump says after Modi call -- Tariffs will drop from 50% to 18% on Indian goods, while India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil.

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Business Daily -- Gates Foundation CEO on cuts to global aid

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Business Daily -- Can Starbucks regain its buzz?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Ben Francis: UK's youngest billionaire

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Elon Musk: You decide!

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Business Daily -- Lew Frankfort: Building a billion-dollar brand

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The decline of the French bistro -- In France, traditional restaurants are disappearing – the French blame high costs and the "Americanisation" of eating habits.

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'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals -- How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

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Gold and silver prices continue to fall -- David Laut, CIO at Kerux Financial, says the recent volatility is tied to the outlook for US interest rates. -- See more

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The North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas -- Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast, a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field. -- See more

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Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits -- The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump's policies.

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Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high -- Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".

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Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers -- Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

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Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise -- India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.

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French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE -- The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.

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UK supermarket Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back -- The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

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Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback -- Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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The power of absorbing information -- Learn how to listen to improve your self-awareness. People will give you information, and that's power. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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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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How to hire the best people for your team -- Are they a bar raiser, bar maintainer or bar lowerer? Learn how to build a team that can get behind your mission. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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What is your business culture and why is it so important? -- Explore how you can use your mission to set the right culture for your business. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control -- Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to get the money you need to start a business -- Learn how to start a business with nothing in the bank and how to get funding if you need it to get started. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Why you should start a business and why to start it now -- Steven explains the common obstacles to starting a business and why now is the time to start yours. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to choose what matters most in life -- Learn three big questions to ask yourself to zero in on what matters and what you should spend time on. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.

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The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.

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The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

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Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

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India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.

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Coach and consultant Duane Manyweather has worked with some of NFL's best players in one of the sport's most undervalued positions.

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António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.

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The prime minister has set out his vision - and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits.

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The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

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