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Fri, 04 Sep 2026

From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom

Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms working off Falklands

Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs

The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'

Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Is India's internet boom running into an undersea problem?

At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

From cake to pizza: How to get the best birthday freebies (and why there's a catch)

Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say

The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles in U.S.

Major automakers in the U.S. are urging Congress to ban the domestic sale, import and manufacturing of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Watch: Trump $1 commemorative coin goes on sale

The US Mint began selling gold-coloured $1(£0.74) coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness to mark the country's 250th anniversary.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

ChargePoint CEO says 70% stock surge 'is the beginning of the momentum'

The infrastructure company is toward the end of a three-year business plan that has boosted revenue and significantly cut the company's losses.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face

The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

NFL set for first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, in international expansion

The San Francisco 49ers and the L.A. Rams are playing the NFL's first-ever game in Australia, marking an expanded push to grow the game internationally.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Billionaire family offices back healthcare and biotech startups in August

The personal investment firms of titans like Stanley Druckenmiller are backing innovations in gene editing, drug discovery and more.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills

Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Festival hopes for more visitors amid cost rises

The festival, which includes workshops, takes place from 11 to 13 September and is in its 32nd year.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Free travel pilot scheme for young people approved

The 29-week scheme for those aged five to 18 will run from February and is expected to cost £7.6m.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

How much should you give towards a leaving gift?

We ask workers in London how much they'd contribute.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules

Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says

Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer for one year in Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe

The NBA also fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and said the team will forfeit five first-round picks, one in each year in drafts starting in 2029.


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