Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help - The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India. 15 mins ago - Europe

7 minutes ago

Starmer and Trump discuss need to reopen Hormuz Strait -- No 10 says the leaders agree reopening the shipping lane is key to ensuring energy market stability. -- Middle East

7 minutes ago

'Club vibes without the hangover': Why Gen Zs are socialising in the gym -- Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts. -- Business

9 hours ago

Food prices likely to rise due to Iran war, UK farmers' union says -- The National Farmers' Union says the price of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers could rise over the next six weeks. -- UK

7 minutes ago

US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar -- The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets. -- Business

7 minutes ago

Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges -- People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

2 days ago

Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

7 minutes ago

Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds -- A San Francisco jury concludes Musk's claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors. -- US & Canada

1 day ago

Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues -- Travellers have faced hours-long waits at airports around the country as a partial government shutdown has left TSA agents without pay. -- US & Canada

38 minutes ago

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7 months ago

How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence -- The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

4 days ago

India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI? -- Indian IT stocks have plunged as fears grow of AI disrupting back offices. But some say these are overblown.

5 days ago

US stocks open in the red again as energy fears grow

2 days ago

Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost - Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge. See more

3 days ago

Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through? -- Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

2 days ago

Trump-backed television merger moves forward -- Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

2 days ago

UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 financial crisis -- The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.

16 hours ago

Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China -- They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

2 days ago

Trump 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked US federal panel -- The coin, intended to mark the United States' 250th birthday, should be "as large as possible", says one panel member.

2 days ago

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

3 days 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

3 days 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

3 days ago

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

3 days 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

3 days ago

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

3 days 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

3 days 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

3 days 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

3 days 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

3 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

3 days ago

Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.

38 minutes ago

Meta wants creators to "rediscover" Facebook, but a social media expert says viewers will not follow.

38 minutes ago

There has been criticism the Echo has stagnated, while other AI chatbots have become much easier to communicate with.

9 hours ago

Manufacturers stopped operations after supplies of propane and natural gas reduced sharply in recent days.

1 day ago

From fuel to mortgages, the BBC looks at how oil and gas prices could push up the cost of living.

1 day ago

It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

1 day ago

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

1 day ago

It comes during the Nigerian president's state visit to the UK - the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

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