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Sparks fly over Mamdani's 'hit list' against New York's rich home owners -- A list of expensive New York homes has sparked a controversy as Mamdani implements a second home tax. -- US & Canada

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Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison -- Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector. -- Business

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How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? -- Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

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UK millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier? -- Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving.

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Gandhi's handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction -- The collection documents key moments in Gandhi's freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.

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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI -- Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

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Markets shrug off treasury bond buyback scheme

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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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How landscape gardening is being electrified - The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like. See more

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Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs -- The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.

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UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget -- Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

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Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell -- Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.

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Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel -- Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

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US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade -- It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

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India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market -- E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.

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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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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 co-founder of mochi ice cream company Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.

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The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.

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A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war "continues to impact prices here at home".

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Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

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The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

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The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.

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Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.

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Abi Smith started posting baking videos during lockdown and now runs a market stall.

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The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.

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Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.

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Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.

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Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.

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The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".

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