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US-based Mexican food chain Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open its first restaurant in Mexico this week, marking what the company calls a "significant milestone" for the chain known for its customizable bu…
Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
The article explores the growing trend of using food-tracking apps like Yuka to make healthier purchasing decisions. It follows a user named Nathalie in France who scans barcodes t…
'I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?
As the summer term ends, parents face the awkward etiquette of deciding how much to give to teacher collections, an expense that can add significant strain. At one South London pri…
The secretive crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor
A little-known crypto firm called Tether, which runs the world's biggest stablecoin (USDT), has become a massive financial player, buying more gold than anyone else last year and h…
Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz
President Donald Trump has announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade of Iranian ports and a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, following recent mil…
Paramount and Warner Bros sued to block $110bn mega merger
A dozen US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit to block the $110bn merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, claiming the largest media consolidation in Hollywood hist…
Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed the German car giant is planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally, double the previously stated figure of 50,000 posts in Germany by 203…
UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at age 38, weeks after being dropped from officiating at the World Cup following a police investigation in the UK. Dieperink had been …
The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?
SpaceX's historic initial public offering (IPO) in June saw shares initially soar, making it the largest IPO of all time and briefly surpassing Amazon and Microsoft in market value…
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
The US launched a new attack on Iran on Sunday evening, continuing days of strikes between the two countries. Iranian state media reported that the strikes killed one person in sou…
New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
Gibraltar is set to enter a new era on 15 July with the removal of its 118-year-old border controls with Spain, allowing freedom of movement between the two territories. The agreem…
Why switching to save money is easier than you might think
A new article by BBC Cost of Living correspondent Kevin Peachey explains that switching providers for broadband, pay TV, energy, and bank accounts is often easier than consumers th…