Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win – but can she bring back the economy?
Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce. …
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US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs
The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh. …
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Wegovy maker sues rival over ‘knock-off’ weight-loss drugs
Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers’ drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a “blatant attack”. …
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The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners. …
Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project
The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation. …
Plane makers chase Asia’s super-rich with luxe new private jets
Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel. …
The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week
In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say. …
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Are ‘tech dense’ farms the future of farming?
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices. …
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Budget 2025: What’s the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers’ rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have. …
How Britain became a fried chicken nation
An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies? …
