Entries by BBC News

Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say

The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.

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Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?

We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.

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Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?

We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.

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From ‘dog fruit’ to darling: India’s avocado boom

Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

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From ‘dog fruit’ to darling: India’s avocado boom

Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

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Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim

Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.

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Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs

The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

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‘I lost my savings after a job interview scam’

Job seekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

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‘I lost my savings after a job interview scam’

Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

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Is India’s internet boom running into an undersea problem?

At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.

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