Why has Texas set its sights on London?Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.5 hrs agoLondon

Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meetingThe Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.16 hrs agoUS & Canada

Oil prices fall, stocks rally as US, Iran sign framework to end war

Trump administration seeks to halt air pollution lawsuit against Musk’s xAI

Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costsThe firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected.2 hrs agoBusiness

Japan’s central bank raises interest rates to highest level since 1995

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SpaceX IPO debuts in US markets, Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire

Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in RussiaMondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.17 hrs agoBusiness

Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal to overturn fraud convictions and prison

Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bnThe decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.3 hrs agoBusiness

Trump administration sanctions Cuba’s national oil company, blasts Castros

Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firmElon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.21 mins agoBusiness

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.1 hr agoBusiness

What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.4 hrs ago

SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thoughtThe company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.2 hrs agoBusiness

South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlashThe chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.9 hrs agoAsia