Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut - Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn. 7 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns - Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking. 39 mins ago

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Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts - The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown. 5 hrs ago

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Why the economics makes this the craziest World Cup ever -- From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

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Opening of long-awaited US-Canada bridge delayed -- The US and Canada say they need to resolve "outstanding issues" before the cross-border project, seen as a symbol of binational cooperation, opens.

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Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department -- The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO. -- US & Canada

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The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell -- Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup. -- Culture

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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry -- Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry. -- Asia

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Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East -- The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

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Shift from diesel 'helping Rwanda manage price shocks' -- Moving beyond diesel to local energy has given Rwanda a buffer against rising global energy prices.

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Wall Street up as chip stocks bounce

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Business Daily -- The Weekly: AI rivals race to list shares and US inflation greets new Fed chair

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Business Daily -- Power Players: Elon Musk and SpaceX's IPO liftoff

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Business Daily -- Follow the Money: FIFA's billions — where your World Cup ticket money goes

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Business Daily -- Who's behind Sierra Leone's illegal fishing problem?

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Business Daily -- How karate helped a shy kid transform how India pays

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Business Daily -- Has the World Cup broken dynamic pricing?

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Business Daily -- Spain's economy is growing fast. So why is youth unemployment still so high?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Beyoncé: The business of Queen B

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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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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield? Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off. See more

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UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year -- The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.

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What you need to know as millions of SpaceX shares go up for sale -- For the first time, individual investors can take a stake in Elon Musk's rockets-to-AI company.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of world's biggest stock market launch -- The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

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UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt -- The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.

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What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you? -- The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.

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My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no? -- It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

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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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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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SpaceX says it's worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debut -- Elon Musk's space‑exploration company has set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.

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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

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Fads, not friends, now dominate our social media feeds -- Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and increase ad revenue.

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Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly -- The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy -- Scientists are developing molecules that can store heat for months and release it when needed - a potential step towards cleaner energy for heating.

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AI firms claim their products could destroy humanity. Are they right? -- They built it. They're scared of it. They're selling it anyway.

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How technology is transforming India's silk industry -- Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

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Is Italy the new tax haven for the global rich? -- With the war in the Middle East hurting Dubai, Italy has become an attractive location for wealthy individuals from France and elsewhere.

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Why are so many Americans moving to Ireland? -- The number of Americans moving to Ireland last year was higher than the number of Irish people emigrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend?

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Dubai's tourism sector reels from 'brutal' impact of war -- The US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers to Dubai, and local businesses are suffering.

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Is New York's cannabis business flying high? -- Five years after it was legalised, cannabis is seemingly everywhere in New York, but business owners say that many legitimate businesses are struggling.

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From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks -- The Scottish craft beer company had transformed from a garage start-up into a brewing behemoth. How did it come to this?

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Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for rich foreigners - could tourists be next? -- Saudi Arabia has started to allow wealthy foreign residents to buy alcohol, will tourists soon be allowed to do the same?

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How extreme heat could disrupt the 2026 World Cup and what fans can do about it -- With the World Cup draw set to take place on Friday, fans and businesses have been warned that extreme heat, bad weather and poor air quality could cost them.

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Are more businesses staying silent on climate? -- With sweeping changes to US environmental policies, it's been suggested that some companies are talking less about their climate pledges. But the truth behind the trend is complicated.

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