India's fertiliser supplies under strain as war disrupts shipments - Analysts say current stocks are enough for the upcoming sowing season, but this may change if the war stretches on. 3 hrs ago - World

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Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement -- Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.

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'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs -- It comes as a ship carrying barrels of Russian crude oil arrived in the Philippines earlier this week.

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Houston airport wait times reach over four hours amid US travel chaos - Nearly 40% of the security staff at the George Bush airport did not show up - the highest such rate in the country, US media report. 7 hrs ago

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Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale -- Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday. -- Business

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Prepare for turbulence: How a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly -- The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear. -- BBC InDepth

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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.

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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.

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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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Reports of a US peace plan for Iran send oil prices lower

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We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since Iran war started - boss of UK's biggest energy firm -- Octopus Energy chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.

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Carney says Air Canada's English-only message after LaGuardia crash 'lacks compassion' -- The CEO of Air Canada is under fire for the condolence video, as one of the pilots killed is French Canadian.

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Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general -- Matt Brittin says he's taking the top job at "a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity".

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We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss -- Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

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Oil prices volatile as Trump talks up Iran negotiations -- Crude rose back above $100 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.

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UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices -- The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.

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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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Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users -- Customers who do not confirm how old they are or are underage will have web content filters turned on automatically.

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OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal -- The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

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Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years -- Staff have walked out for 24 hours over a pay rise offer that was below inflation.

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Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned -- Ministers are also capping donations of British citizens living abroad, in response to a review.

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Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety -- The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

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Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis -- Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

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Marcos promises 'flow of oil' as Philippines declares energy emergency -- The President says the country will procure one million barrels of oil to add to the current stock.

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Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff -- It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

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Oil above $100 over conflicting claims on US-Iran talks -- The US repeated claims it is in discussions with Iran while Shell warned oil shortages will hit Europe.

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