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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. |