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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry

Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?

It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children

The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.

Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions

The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.