UK job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitmentSmall firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.8 hrs agoBusiness

Iran’s government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions

Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretaryScott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.2 hrs agoBusiness

Israeli politicians focus on foreign threats, ignoring spiralling debt

Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in 1 September stock market debutThe valuation is much lower than $100bn reached in a round of private fundraising in 2022.21 mins agoAsia

US Vice President JD Vance holds midterm election rally in Ohio hometown

Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changingBBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.2 hrs agoUS & Canada

New York mayor Mamdani sues to block $10,000 teaching aide bonuses

Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.2 hrs agoAfrica

Science & Technology

Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break downNew 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks.12 mins agoUS & Canada

Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch chief fit to stand trial in sex trafficking case, judge saysJeffries was declared "mentally incompetent" by a court last year and said to be suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.11 hrs agoUS & Canada

US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-livedEconomists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.2 hrs agoBusiness

'Reasonable' or a 'hit list'? New Yorkers react to rollout of Mamdani's tax on second homesA list of expensive New York homes has sparked a controversy as Mamdani implements a second home tax.2 hrs agoUS & Canada

Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El NiñoThe crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.9 mins agoBusiness

India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty marketE-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.19 hrs agoAsia