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SKY

An extraordinary watershed moment passed below the radar - and helped make Trump's war possible

Load up a satellite map of Texas and find your way to a city called Midland, all the way over in the west of the state.

BBC

Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?

Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines. From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

GDN

Is Europe ready for a future without the US? – podcast

Trump has threatened to pull 5,000 troops from Germany – while European leaders worry this is just the start of a US withdrawal from the continent. Deborah Cole reportsLandstuhl is a unique place: a small town in the south-west of Germany, it is also very American.There are American fast food joints...

ET

Financial sector grows 15%

Bank assets swell 18%, fuelled by investments in govt securities

BBC

Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?

New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

BBC

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

ET

SBP injects over Rs4.6tr via OMOs

Gold falls Rs3,800 per tola as global prices drop 2%

ET

Oil prices jump 6% on UAE, vessel attacks

20% of global oil, LNG supplies pass through the Strait before US, Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28

BBC

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

ET

NTC ensures swift dumping action

Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition

ET

Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman

Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May

BBC

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

BBC

The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed

Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

BBC

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

BBC

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music

Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

BBC

How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific

Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

BBC

From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal

Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

BBC

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

SKY

What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages - and is your hotel protected?

Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising concerns over summer holiday plans.

BBC

How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success

Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

SKY

Post Office signed £2.4m crisis PR contract while fighting legal claims from scandal victims

The Post Office awarded a £2.4m contract to a crisis PR company as it fights legal claims by victims of the Horizon IT scandal.

BBC

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

BBC

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

BBC

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.