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| Argentina's economy minister makes sudden exit |
| Martin Guzmán's departure leaves a big question mark over Argentina's future economic policy. |
| Russia moves to take control of Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project |
| The Russian government moves to take over Sakhalin-2 in which Shell has a share of more than a quarter. |
| UK and New Zealand expand working holiday visas |
| The age limit for a visa to live and work in either country will go up to 35 under a new deal. |
| UK sandwich chain Pret A Manger to launch in India |
| Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries will open outlets across the country under a franchise deal. |
| Missing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted |
| Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding victims out of $4bn (£3.2bn) through a cryptocurrency scam. |
| Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Waiting for days to get fuel |
| Even taxi drivers and car salesmen are forced into two-day mile-long queues for petrol in Sri Lanka. |
| Heathrow flight cancellations cause queues and 'chaos' |
| Travellers complain of disruption after the airport asked airlines to cancel 30 flights on Thursday. |
| US stocks see worst first half drop in more than 50 years |
| The S&P 500 index dropped by more than 20%, while major indexes around the world also fell sharply. |
| Pride: Amazon restricts LGBT goods in United Arab Emirates |
| The online retail giant says it has to comply with the laws of the countries in which it operates. |
| Thousands of BT workers vote to strike over pay |
| Strike action would disrupt broadband rollout and cause issues with working from home, a union says. |
| Hello Kitty firm strikes China deal after viral hit |
| Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced. |
| Google sign-up 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say |
| Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators |
| Ben & Jerry's criticises resumption of sales in Israeli settlements |
| The ice cream maker is unhappy with Unilever's deal to continue sales in the occupied West Bank. |
| Steel import tariffs extended for two years |
| Controls have been extended because of "global disruptions" to energy markets, the government says. |
| Airbnb permanently bans parties and events around the world |
| The home rental platform said a temporary ban, which was introduced in 2020, was popular with hosts. |
| Farmers cut food production as costs soar |
| Soaring costs are forcing farmers to cut back on food and milk production. |
| Heinz products off Tesco shelves after pricing dispute |
| The beans, sauce and soup-maker is pausing supply to the UK's largest supermarket in a price rise row. |
| Sandwich shops bite back after challenging years |
| Sandwich sellers are seeing customer numbers return, but hybrid working means some remain quiet. |
| Why I kept my sexuality a secret at work |
| How an aircraft engineer overcame his fear of revealing his sexuality and set up a Pride network. |
| Fertiliser shortage hits African farmers battling food crisis |
| The global fertiliser shortage is driving up prices and raising fears of food scarcity. |
| Hajj travellers unable to fly due to ticket delay |
| Some British Muslims who booked pilgrimages to Mecca could not fly after problems with a new system. |
| The staff shortage slowing down air cargo and bags |
| A lack of skilled cargo handlers is now hampering the booming air freight business too. |
| How Aussie farmers are hoping to win over tequila fans |
| Two Australia farmers are aiming rival Mexican tequila and mezcal with a similar delicious spirit. |
| Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity£ |
| Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages. |
| US parents turn to black market due to formula shortage |
| As the US grapples with a formula crisis, parents are turning to the black market for supplies. |
| How India could become a 'mushroom superpower' |
| Changing tastes mean mushroom entrepreneurs are only just getting started. |
| How human-like are the most sophisticated chatbots£ |
| As a Google engineer says his firm's top chatbot has feelings, just how lifelike is the technology£ |
| Could flat tyres soon be a thing of the past£ |
| Airless tyres that do not puncture are getting close to market but some remain sceptical about them. |
| Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade |
| Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves. |
| 'It is all about raising the profile of carers' |
| The UK economy cannot afford to have more of its 10.5m army of carers quit the workforce for good. |
| India's loan scams leave victims scared for their lives |
| Bogus apps are being used by hackers to access mobile phone data to threaten and blackmail victims. |
| Love Island stylist gives sneak peek inside the wardrobe |
| For the first time, ITV's Love Island contestants will be dressed in pre-owned clothes. |
| Why your haircut is getting more expensive |
| Chain Trevor Sorbie says they are now spending thousands more each month. |
| 'An hour a day built my million-pound side hustle' |
| Joel Remy-Parkes of kids tableware company Bamboo Bamboo shares his business advice for CEO Secrets. |
| Why I didn't use my real name at work |
| Should you change your name to fit in at work£ We look at why some people have anglicised their names. |
| This plug socket tells you if your energy is green |
| A power socket that helps you save electricity and tells you if it's from renewable sources. |