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Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM

From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

Xi pitches China as AI partner to developing world, warns against risks and security overreach

China will provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities in AI training and seminar programs, as well as develop AI cooperation with various blocs.

How do you split the bill with friends?

Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner.

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

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Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

World’s largest olive oil company says market has 'definitively' entered new phase

The update comes as analysts raise concerns about the prospect of global olive oil supplies swinging dramatically from one season to the next.

India's biggest IPO this year rakes in bids worth $31 billion, powered by institutional frenzy

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The IPO of India's largest asset manager closed on Thursday, drawing keen interest from institutional investors.

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

Oil rises as Iran threatens retaliation if Trump targets country's critical infrastructure

Oil prices rose Friday as investors weighed escalating threats between the United States and Iran.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump takes the stage — without his longtime teleprompter operator

U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to give a primetime speech on Thursday focusing on election security, although with a new teleprompter operator.

SoftBank sinks 8% as Japanese chip stocks track Wall Street AI sell-off

Japanese AI-linked stocks tumbled as a fresh rout in U.S. semiconductor shares spread across Asia after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's outlook failed to reassure investors.