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Meta and Alphabet shares fall following social media trial defeat
Tech giants shares down as investors ponder implications of social media legal setback.
Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A jury in the US has found Meta and Google liable in a landmark case.
Asian economies feel the pain of the US-Israel war with Iran
A lengthy US-Israel war with Iran could prove ‘traumatic’ say Asian Development Bank.
From state of emergency to rationing: fuel shortages cause chaos across the globe
The Philippines declares state of emergency
The Philippines declares state of emergency over fuel crisis
The Philippines declares a state of emergency faced with a shortage of fuel supplies
Oil, outages and energy shifts: the global ripples from the Middle East
As the war in the Gulf continues, other regions make adjustments for their economies.
Markets rally as Trump signals progress with Iran
President Trump signals possible progress towards ending the Middle East conflict
IEA warns looming global energy crisis is worst in history
The body says the world faces the “greatest global energy security challenge in history”
"Work from home and limit flights", urges IEA, as fuel crisis deepens
The International Energy Agency says everyone needs to cut their energy consumption.
Shockwaves hit energy market as gas price soars
Two of the world’s most important gas production sites are hit in missile strikes
Gas prices soar after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran
Gas prices rise sharply following an attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan energy complex.
How important is the South Pars field to global gas supply?
We ask what impact strikes on the world's largest gas field will have beyond the region.
Oil shock spreads global strain
Oil prices climb above 109 dollars after airstrikes hit a key Iranian gas facility
As oil price surges, will US fracking production increase?
Much of America's oil comes from fracking, but can production increase to meet demand?
Oil prices continue surge
Oil prices continue to rise as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut.
Global financial fraud hits $442bn
Interpol highlights a global surge in AI enabled fraud
Oil tensions and global trade risks
Oil routes in the Gulf face new risks as tensions rise.
Turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz sees oil price surge again
Oil prices reach the highest price per barrel in more than three years
US eases Russias oil sanctions
Russia said it had about 100 million barrels of oil currently in transit
Can a temporary US shipping rule ease fuel costs?
US may adjust shipping rules, letting more tankers move oil between ports to curb prices
Shipping workers all at sea
As the Strait of Hormuz remains shut what is being done to keep seafarers safe?
Could a $20 billion dollar insurance scheme get more Hormuz ships moving?
We'll ask if it's enough to get crews back to work
'Largest ever' oil reserve release agreed by 32 countries
International Energy Agency member countries agree to release some emergency oil reserves
What is needed to steady volatile oil markets?
As the oil price see-saws, what can be done with strategic reserves to steady the market?
Energy price shock as US-Israel war on Iran continues
Saudi oil firm Aramco warns of "catastrophic consequences" if oil routes remain shut.
Oil prices ease as Trump says Iran war over “pretty quickly”
But prices are still much higher than before conflict started
Bangladesh rations fuel to private motorists
US/Israel war on Iran has disrupted global oil and gas supplies.
Middle East crisis: Israel bombing Beirut
We hear from a Lebanese business owner
US allows Russian oil sales to tackle rising prices
India has been granted a 30 day waver to buy sanctioned Russian oil to ease supply fears
The economic hardship for Iran and its citizens
What do people in the country think about the war?
Can Gulf countries export oil before storage runs out?
Crude oil supplies from Iraq and Kuwait could stop shipping within days
How are shipping delays at the Strait of Hormuz impacting global business?
The US-Israel war with Iran has brought a crisis in global shipping
Crude warning: Energy experts say Strait of Hormuz closure could force energy prices higher
President Trump pledged help for oil tankers, but experts expect prices to stay high
Trump: US Navy could escort tankers through Hormuz
Shipping traffic almost entirely halted through the key sea route after Iranian threats
Strait talking: Energy markets rocked as conflict intensifies
Energy prices spike after Qatar closes its LNG base and the Strait of Hormuz remains shut
What the US-Israel war with Iran means for global trade
Flights, shipping lanes and energy prices have all been hit.
Iran: War in Middle East rattles global markets
Strikes send oil prices higher and travel stocks tumbling
Paramount–Skydance looks set to buy Warner Bros Discovery
Netflix has walked away from the tug-of-war over one of Hollywood's most storied studios
The battle for Warner Brothers takes a dramatic turn
Netflix investors cheered the decision to walk away from the movie studio
The legal spotlight falls on tech giants Meta and Google
A court in the US hears a woman's claims she suffered harm due to social media
Another business leader steps down over ties with Jeffery Epstein
Today it's the president and chief executive of the World Economic Forum
US eases restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba
The island needs imported oil to run the grid
China and Germany’s leaders meet, seeking closer ties
Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz has met with Chinese President, Xi Jinping
President Trump is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address
Donald Trump unveils plans in the annual address to the nation
What does Trump's new 10% tariff mean for consumers?
We look at prices for Americans as new tariffs come into force
Nations react to US tariff chaos
India and the EU both postpone progress on trade with the US
Is it a Tokyo drift for tourism?
Number of tourists visiting Japan falls for first time in four years
US hosts critical minerals landmark summit
Washington is keen to secure essential supplies for electric vehicles and semiconductors
The Swiss franc flies high
The Swiss franc soars to its highest level against the dollar in more than a decade
India and EU agree game-changing trade deal
India and the EU announce a landmark trade deal amid trade tensions with the US
North Sea nations bet big on wind power
Ten European countries pledge $11.3 billion investment in offshore wind
TikTok secures US future
The site’s famous algorithm will be retrained exclusively on American user-data
Could a Jeff Bezos satellite network rival Starlink?
The Amazon founder is going head to head with Elon Musk
New flare up in Europe-US Trade relations over Greenland
Donald Trump threatens additional tariffs on eight European countries
Europe and South America to sign free trade deal
The agreement has been 25 years in the making.
Nations begin to put a stop to Grok
The Philippines has become the third country to ban Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok outright
Could US access to Greenland's minerals be the answer to President Trump's territorial ambitions?
The US, Greenland and Denmark are set to talk in Washington
US oil stocks jump
Investors bet upheaval in Venezuela could reshape access to its vast oil reserves
Review of the year 2025 - from tariffs to Labubu
We look at the biggest money and work stories from 2025