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Trump threatens to strike Iran ‘very hard, tonight’ and to take Kharg Island
US president warns of further military action as both sides accuse each other of breaching temporary ceasefire Donald Trump has said the US will take control of Iran’s oil and gas infrastructure and launch further stri…
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
Ryanair is being investigated by the UK's competition watchdog over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child on flights. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Ryanair's terms and conditions s…
'A little goes a long way': New York's candy stores sweeten economic gloom
With US consumer confidence at historic lows, it's a tough time for retailers across the country. But in and around New York City one niche sector is expanding – candy stores. Mitchell Cohen, the third-generation owner…
Businessman Mike Ashley's Frasers has made a takeover offer for German fashion brand Hugo Boss. The retail group already owns just over a quarter of Hugo Boss…
World Service , · 11 Jun 2026 , · 20 mins It’s not just about rockets. This week, Michelle, Rahul and Will explore one of the most anticipated stock market de…
The Fifa Men's World Cup is set to be the biggest betting event of all time, with more than $50bn (£37.4bn) in wagers placed globally. The tournament will see…
US prices in May rose at their fastest rate in three years, with inflation surging to 4.2%. The rise, from 3.8% a month earlier, was largely driven by rising …
Before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%, but the closure of the strait of Hormuz has affected energy prices US inflation jumped to an annual rate of …
EV maker aims to overtake Toyota, as it plans to spend £1.8bn to build five-minute flash chargers in Europe The Chinese car company BYD has said it aims to be…
The price of a pint in UK pubs has risen sharply since the last World Cup, outpacing inflation. So what's behind the increase – and where is the money going? …
Billions of pounds are owed to water, broadband, and energy companies by customers – the majority of whom are unaware that support is available. More than £7b…
An advert for Beauty Pie's LED face mask has been banned for making misleading anti-wrinkle claims. It stated the mask was "clinically proven to reduce wrinkl…
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup about to get under way, many fans in England and Scotland are honing their strategy to balance late kick-offs with work the next m…
The world's largest chipmaker has told the BBC that inflation is pushing up the cost of doing business, and did not rule out price rises. Taiwan Semiconductor…
