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Rush-hour chaos sweeps New York after busiest rail system shutdown -- Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers faced a rough journey, as rail workers continue their strike over better pay and work rules.

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PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription in some regions including US and Europe -- The videogame firm says the increase is due to "ongoing market conditions"

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Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue -- Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity." -- US & Canada

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI -- The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers. -- US & Canada

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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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Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence -- While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

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Stocks slide amid inflation fears

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Ford boss hints at return of Fiesta as an electric vehicle -- The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.

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UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain -- Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

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HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure -- A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

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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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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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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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The scramble for Greenland's rare earths -- As the US and the West races to break China's stranglehold over rare earths production, some firms are betting that Greenland will become a new mining frontier.

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