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Trump chooses top spy boss to run new AI taskforce - The US president said his national intelligence chief will lead the group as worries over AI grow. 5 hrs ago - Business

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How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports -- India's toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China. -- Asia

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Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU -- Amid global tumult, the two countries' alliance is not the only unlikely pairing. -- BBC InDepth

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What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo -- Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years. -- Business

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The job interview question you don't have to answer -- Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview. -- Business

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G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat -- The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports. -- Business

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Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels -- Experts say US military assistance, using shuttle tankers and pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz mean exports have rebounded. -- BBC Verify

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Which clubs did Man City's 'inflated' money flow to in transfer market? -- BBC Sport follows the trail of transfer money flowing to other clubs during Manchester City's period of financial rule-breaking. -- Man City

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The wealthy Cuban Americans ready and waiting for Havana to fall -- Cuban exiles in Florida are increasingly hopeful that regime change in Cuba is now on the horizon.

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UK colleges are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it? -- Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?

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US markets open higher as jobs growth slows

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World Business Report -- Why has Nike lost its shine?

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World Business Report -- G7 agrees to release diesel from strategic reserves

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World Business Report -- G7 agrees to release diesel from strategic reserves

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World Business Report -- Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal walkout could cost millions

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World Business Report -- US government borrowing costs hit the highest level since 2002

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World Business Report -- Ukraine introduces emergency power cuts in Kyiv

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World Business Report -- Kenya breaks ground on a major new oil refinery

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World Business Report -- Trump: AI companies to self-regulate

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World Business Report -- US ban on Canadian exports comes into effect

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Business Daily -- Follow the money: Why does an Oktoberfest beer cost €16?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Nelson Peltz: Junk bond activist

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World Business Report -- Musk's SpaceX Starship orbits earth

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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? -- While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed -- Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

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The tech helping farmers predict the best day to pick their fruit - Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough? See more

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BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk -- The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers

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Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years -- The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.

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Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills -- Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.

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Why has UK diesel price hit an all time high? -- Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising.

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UK diesel prices top £2 a litre for first time, RAC says -- The rise in global oil prices has been pushing up the pump prices of petrol and diesel in the UK.

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US jobs market sees sharp slowdown ahead of midterm elections -- Unemployment rose slightly as American employers paused hiring with midterm elections just a month away.

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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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The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at an all-time high of 200.01p, according to the RAC motoring body.

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President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.

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The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.

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A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.

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The firm has apologised to the family.

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Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".

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Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.

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Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

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Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.

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A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

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AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.

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The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.

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Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.

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The meeting at the White House came as some tech bosses and experts have called for tighter rules around AI.

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Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.

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