Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates - Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt. 19 hrs ago - Asia

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Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency -- The move is dividing the nation - some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation. -- Europe

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Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption -- The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible. -- Europe

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UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space -- A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C. -- Science & Environment

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US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year -- 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. -- Business

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Trump media firm to issue new cryptocurrency to shareholders -- 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. -- US & Canada

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Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year -- The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549. -- Business

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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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Strong consumer spending helps boost US growth -- Expert says the newly released third-quarter figures are a useful indicator of the resilience of the US economy. -- See more

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The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool -- Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge. -- See more

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Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025 -- Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

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Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low -- The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.

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Disney to pay $10m over alleged children's privacy law violations -- Regulators accused Disney of failing to properly label kids' videos uploaded to YouTube, allowing for data collection and targeted advertising.

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Flight to edge of space left me harassed and depressed -- Blue Origin's all-female crew, which included scientist Amanda Nguyen, was launched into space in April.

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Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus -- The tech giant wants to build into its own AI tools which do complex things with minimal interaction.

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China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids -- The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

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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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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 energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

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The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

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The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

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Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

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The BBC catches a man trapping songbirds - selling them is a profitable business because many keep them as pets.

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Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.

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Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and more than 3,000 were delayed by the winter storm.

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There's been a surge in remittances going back to Honduras amid Trump's immigration crackdown.

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The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

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