White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms - A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models. 50 mins ago - World

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Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars -- The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

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Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy -- It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

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Canada's US booze boycott could be resolved if Trump addresses tariffs, Carney says -- The prime minister's comments come after a US trade official said the US might have to take action over a provincial boycott of American wine and spirits.

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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover -- The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons. -- Business

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US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro -- Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says. -- US & Canada

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China's new exports take on the world -- A new generation of Chinese goods are riding a new wave as they become globally recognisable brands.

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Back to books: Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning -- Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

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The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss -- Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

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Wall Street opens lower after record numbers

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? -- We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news -- If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

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Knife killings down by 21%, figures show -- The annual ONS crime data also shows overall recorded homicides have fallen.

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UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook -- The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.

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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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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 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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Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud -- The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

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Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds -- Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.

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AI is already leading to fewer jobs in UK for young people, says Rishi Sunak -- The former UK prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

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BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs -- BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

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High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals -- Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

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Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion -- Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

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Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge -- The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

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How will car finance compensation payments work? -- Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

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Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you -- How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

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Is Italy the new tax haven for the global rich? -- With the war in the Middle East hurting the Gulf states, Italy has become an even more attractive location for the rich.

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Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay -- The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.

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Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire -- The president also said the US will continue to blockade Iran's ports until peace talks progress.

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McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past' -- A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

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Could UK interest rates go up? -- The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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