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Israel-Iran attacks: economic impact

How could the Israel-Iran attacks impact the global economy?

What we know about Air India plane crash so far

A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 people crashes after take-off in Ahmedabad.

More than 200 people in India have died in a plane crash

An Air India plane bound for London crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad

Disney and Universal sue AI company Midjourney

They accuse an AI photo generator of using copyrighted characters

US-China trade talks: Has a deal been done?

President Trump claims a trade deal is done; we ask what's in it?

US-China trade talks: second day concludes

US-China trade talks in London may extend to day 3 amid hopes of export control deal.

US-China trade talks: What’s up for grabs?

What are the key battle grounds in day two of the US and China’s trade talks?

Trade Talks: US and China meet in London

With trade tariffs slowing growth in China, the US seek rare earth minerals.

US-China trade war: Talks in London begin

US and China trade officials are in London for talks, but what results will it produce?

US-China trade war: The beginning of the end?

With talks between the US and China set to take place, could the trade war be at an end?

What does the Trump/Musk spat mean for the US business?

Is an escalating conflict between Elon Musk and Donald Trump impacting industry?

Tensions rise as Trump and Musk clash following White House exit

Trump: “I’m very disappointed in Elon.”

Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 has been released worldwide

Fans queue overnight for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2

The impact of Trump’s tax bill

Trump’s tax bill will add ‘$2.4 trillion to US debt by 2034.

Global stocks hit an all-time peak amid trade uncertainty

New record for the first time since February

Trump signs order hiking steel tariffs

President Trump signs order hiking steel tariffs to 50%

South Korea presidential election: how will it affect the economy?

Can this election heal the economy?

Trump hopes to hold a phone call with China’s Xi to discuss tariffs

US President hopes to hold a phone call with China president this week to discuss tariffs

How is China going to hit back in the US trade war?

China says the US has "severely violated" their trade truce

Elon Musk’s White House farewell

Tech billionaire Elon Musk departs the White House to focus on his business empire.

Rhode’s beauty blockbuster deal

e.l.f. Beauty acquires Rhode in $1bn deal.

Tariffs, trade wars and courtroom drama

After a US court ruled President Trump’s tariffs illegal, he's had a last-minute reprieve

What does court ruling mean for President Trump’s tariffs?

A US court says sweeping tariffs are unlawful, but the Trump administration will appeal

Nvidia earnings boom despite tariffs

Chip maker Nvidia's earnings in 2025 boomed in the first quarter despite export controls.

State of emergency in Panama

The Panamanian government declares a state of emergency after mass layoffs.

US-Japan steel deal?

Japan’s largest steelmaker, Nippon is reportedly on the brink of a deal with US Steel.

Shein accused of breaking EU law

Shein has been accused of breaking EU law with manipulative sales tactics

Optimism over US-EU trade talks

United States and European Union agree to continue trade negotiations.

The trillion dollar court battle

Two of the world's biggest energy firms are in court fighting over a new oil project

EU vows to defend interests after US tariff threat

The EU promises to defend its interests after US tariff threat

Trump threatens tariffs on EU goods and Apple iPhones

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% on iPhones

US Business body reacts to Donald Trump's "beautiful" bill

US Business body respond to Donald Trump's "beautiful" bill

US House passes Trump's mega tax-cut bill

The legislation will still need Senate approval

US and South Africa trade talks turn tense

Fresh trade talks in the White House between the US and South Africa turned tense

Will the US Congress pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'?

President Trump's tax cut bill faced opposition in a rare 1am session in Congress

EU plans fee on cheap Chinese parcels

The EU plans a €2 fee on cheap parcels from China, hitting companies like Temu and Shein

The Chinese battery maker powering ahead of its competition

How has CATL become one of the world's fastest-growing firms?

From fishing to food exports: What's the UK's deal with the EU?

We examine the UK and EU's new deal on post-Brexit relations

UK-EU deal: what impact could it have on businesses?

The EU and the UK have announced a deal setting out post-Brexit relations

Wegovy firm unexpectedly forces boss to step down

Weight loss drug Ozempic maker forces boss to step down

Indians boycott Turkey and cancel travels

Indian travel firms report drop in Turkey bookings amid regional tensions

Review of the year - 2021

COP26 climate pledges; delivering a billion covid vaccines; Tesla's trillion dollar value

Review of the year - 2020

Can we build a more efficient world economy for the post Covid-19 era?