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Glencore’s former head of oil pleads not guilty to bribery charges
Billionaire Alex Beard and his former deputy appear in London court over alleged payments to African officialsGlencore’s billionaire former head of oi…
Chemical industry backed laws in three US states to restrict use of air pollution data
As public air monitors disappear, federal rollbacks and state laws are making it harder than ever to know what’s in the airAs the US’s network for mon…
Wall Street Journal publisher convicted in Hong Kong of deterring reporter from union role
Dow Jones convicted of one count of deterring Selina Cheng from role at Hong Kong Journalist Association but cleared of second chargeA Hong Kong court…
High-end property hit by steepest price falls as affordable end of Australia’s housing market proves resilient
Despite falls in some parts of the market, prices are showing signs of stabilising as investors exit and first-time buyers move in, analysts sayGet ou…
A new Anthropic model seeks to test how AI could impact the U.S. economy
Will artificial intelligence nibble around the edges of the economy or upend it altogether? A new, interactive model from Anthropic lets people tests …
EU unveils ‘buy European’ public procurement rules to counter China
Authorities and public bodies to be urged to buy goods and services from Europe, but without binding quotasEuropean authorities will be encouraged to …
Supercar maker McLaren to create 1,000 UK jobs as part of £450m tech investment
New roles at Woking-based manufacturer will include positions for indirect and agency workersThe British supercar manufacturer McLaren is to create 1,…
Organised crime driving illicit cigarette factory boom ‘in almost every EU state’
Bloc losing €13bn in revenue with one in 10 cigarettes illegal, watchdog reportsEurope live – latest updatesThe illegal trade in tobacco is booming in…
GOP to host unusual midterm convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect
Republicans are aiming to get voters to turn out for the midterms with an unconventional convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. wen…
Councils pay more than £125m a year placing vulnerable children in illegal care homes in England
Exclusive: Booming industry of businesses profit from shortage of beds for most at-risk childrenPrincess’s story: the case that highlights scourge of …
England’s teenagers outperform peers in most countries in maths, reading and science
OECD test sees results dip in almost all member nations and warns of ‘digital distractions’ eroding academic skills England’s teenagers are outperform…
Are Leclerc's crashes becoming a problem for Ferrari? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Italian Grand Prix.…
Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.…
Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
OS index examines which ‘urban heat islands’ suffer the most – and which cope the best with rising temperaturesPortsmouth, Leicester, Exeter, Bristol …
Why do the Falkland Islands matter to the UK and Argentina so much?
Argentina's sovereignty claim is enshrined in its constitution, but oil production raises the economic stakes.…
Record strength El Niño could mean bigger supermarket bills for Australians, experts warn
Predicted hot and dry weather in growing areas in eastern Australia identified as ‘one of the key issues’ that will affect food prices over next 12 mo…
UK’s biggest private hospital firm Spire agrees £1bn takeover by hedge fund
Toscafund, founded by City figure known as ‘the Rottweiler’, signs deal amid fears over creeping privatisation of NHSBusiness live – latest updatesBri…
Six children among 11 people killed in Indonesian market fire
A massive fire at a market in the Indonesia village of Babuda has claimed the lives of eleven people.…
German startup sends first commercial rocket into space from Europe
Isar Aerospace plans rapid expansion amid race to capitalise on expanding satellite-launch marketA German startup has launched the first commercial ro…
Whatever happened to kindness? Spoiler alert: Our readers prove it's alive and well
We asked readers to share stories about a moment of kindness involving a stranger. Here are some of their heartwarming anecdotes.…
'Not only did I survive, I thrived' - Meera Syal after assaults
The Wolverhampton-born comedian and actress shares her experiences in her new memoir.…
South Africa’s chrome riches fuel a deadly underground economy
Behind South Africa’s chrome riches lies a shadow economy where migrants and unemployed workers face deadly conditions.…
More than 20 killed in fire at wedding party in DR Congo
Authorities have launched an investigation into a fire that killed 22 people at a wedding party in Kinshasa, DR Congo.…
Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it
Planning, organising and remembering household tasks falls disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.…
'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Taylor's farewell win
Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke P…
‘I can’t be bought,’ says Nige – just when it rather looks as if he can | John Crace
Just as the party leader had hoped to change the narrative, along came Channel 4 to spoil his conference funWhy, oh why, oh why? You could almost feel…
Australia’s housing prices are trending down. See which suburbs have had the biggest falls
Cotality says prices have declined in most capital cities over winter. Search the data to see how they have changed in your areaGet our breaking news …
Pulling the SNAP lever + Why Gen Zers bet (invest?) differently
Changing SNAP eligibility actually change change consumption habits…
ICE bans hugging inside California’s largest detention center. Families are fighting back
In the California City facility, ‘contact visits’ are strictly forbidden – but detained residents aren’t staying quiet. Are officials listening?Teresa…
Health-tracking smart ring maker Oura to list on US stock market
Firm has celebrity fans and ambassadors including Prince Harry, Jennifer Aniston and Kim KardashianFans of Oura are accustomed to using its trendy sma…