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Sanex shower gel ad banned over racial stereotype
The TV ad depicted two black models with skin problems and a white model without.
US in talks over 10% Intel stake, White House confirms
The potential deal could involve swapping government grants for shares in the chip making giant.
Walmart recalls shrimp possibly exposed to radioactive material
Consumers in 13 states are being advised to throw away shrimp with the label Great Value.
ONS delays release of sales data over quality concerns
The delay raises fresh questions over the reliability of ONS data, which influences policy decisions.
People buying less fast food as grocery prices remain high
But shoppers were still buying branded groceries instead of opting for cheaper, own-brand alternatives.
How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'
PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.
UK backs down in Apple privacy row, US says
UK authorities have demanded access to Apple users' protected files when required for investigations.
Travellers warned of bank holiday road and rail delays
Millions are told to prepare for disruption from traffic, rail engineering works and strikes.
Air Canada to resume flights after pay deal struck with union
About 10,000 cabin crew walked out on Saturday in a protest over pay, but mediated talks led to a breakthrough.
Bioethanol plant begins shut-down process
Hull-based Vivergo says all staff will have left and the site will be ready for demolition by the end of the year.
Intel shares jump as Softbank to buy $2bn stake in chip giant
The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel.
Soho House bought for £2bn as Ashton Kutcher joins board
The private members' club chain is returning to private ownership after four years on the New York Stock Exchange.
'Unaffordable' rents well over a third of income
Bristol and Bath are now in the top 20 least affordable places to rent in England, the ONS says.
Newsmax settles Dominion election defamation case for $67m
Dominion had accused Newsmax of broadcasting "verifiably false lies" following President Joe Biden's victory in 2020.
Trump's trade war puts US love for Scottish goods to the test
The consequences of the tariff hikes are being felt across the world, and not just in direct trade with the US.
Expect smaller broccoli if heatwave continues, farmers warn
The British Growers Association warns that supplies of broccoli are 'tight' thanks to the heatwave.
Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic
Australia's biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill.
Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.
Should Europe wean itself off US tech?
Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance.
Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance
Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.
Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls
The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election.
How to get AI to work in 22 languages
India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects
Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?
New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance.
China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs
With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.
Why firms are merging HR and IT departments
The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together.
How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China
The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.
Will new greener brake pads be more expensive?
Automotive industry will have to change techniques and materials as new EU rules come into force in 2026
Borders social housing pilots new energy system
Eleven properties have had the system installed as part of a trial.
People buying less fast food as grocery prices remain high
But shoppers were still buying branded groceries instead of opting for cheaper, own-brand alternatives.
Multi-generation home after death 'a no-brainer'
Three generations of a family move into one home in Guernsey after the death of a woman's husband.