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Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
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Fuel crisis and war costs: Bank of Russia flags risks of faster inflation
Analysts and businesses had expected a sharper key rate cut, but inflationary risks are holding back monetary easing, which the Russian regulator gingerly links to the war.
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Latest news bulletin | June 20th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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The budget airline model in the U.S. is running out of runway
Spirit's bankruptcy as United and Delta fly high suggests there's more to success in airline industry than low fares, and failure isn't about jet fuel spikes.
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Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received ‘dark money’ from ICE detention contractor
Report finds close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, which profits from anti-immigration crackdown Jim Jordan is among the most famous names in this stretch of Ohio. The congressman and chair of the powerful House judiciary committee is considered among the…
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South Africa faces plastic pollution crisis, warns Water Research Commission
South Africa must urgently address escalating plastic pollution to avert a devastating crisis impacting humans, oceans, and aquatic life. The Water Research Commission issues a stern warning, calling for collective action from government, communities, individuals, and businesses.
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Goldman Sachs is betting that a recent merger will drive sharp gains for this travel stock
The bank this week upgraded the airline to buy from neutral.
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Five top tech stocks with major upside, Bank of America says
Bank of America reveals its top tech stocks heading into the second half.
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Lloyds Banking Group to hire 300 tech experts to work on AI
Exclusive: While recruits will increase headcount for now, broader adoption of AI could lead to jobs cuts in future Lloyds Banking Group has launched an AI recruitment drive for 300 tech experts, weeks before its chief executive, Charlie Nunn, unveils a strategic plan for the…
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How do people in the US describe customer service in 2026? ‘Debilitating, depressing, enraging. Ugh’
We asked people in the US about their customer service battles and hundreds responded on the financial and emotional costs Guardian readers from across the US wrote in to tell us about their battles with big companies, and the time, expense and emotional toll exacted by…
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Africa’s banking giants are converging on Kenya as battle for East Africa intensifies
Africa’s banking giants are converging on Kenya as battle for East Africa intensifies Business Insider Africa
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Massive bonuses for South Korea's chip workers puts central bank on inflation alert
Workers from tech industries receive bonus worth millions of won, prompting the Bank of Korea to warn of the upward pressure to inflation.
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Ireland spends $853,000 to deport 42 South Africans as migration tensions rise across Africa’s largest economy
Ireland spends $853,000 to deport 42 South Africans as migration tensions rise across Africa’s largest economy Business Insider Africa
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Elon Musk's business empire: The companies behind the world's richest man
From a video game sold for $500 (€430) as a teenager to a business empire spanning rockets, electric vehicles, AI and brain implants, Elon Musk has spent decades building companies that have reshaped multiple industries. Here's a look at the businesses behind the world's richest…
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Boats, bankers and borders: five symbols that sum up Brexit a decade on
What do the touchstones of the referendum debate tell us about the complex legacy of Britain leaving the EU? Ten years ago the UK voted 52% to 48% to leave the European Union, triggering a long and tortuous political process. It took until 1 January 2021 for the country to sever…
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NASA selects Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for a 2028 mission to Mars
Relativity Space’s CEO is former Google executive Eric Schmidt. | Image: Alexander Tamargo / Getty Images Relativity Space, the rocket company led by former Google executive Eric Schmidt, was picked to launch NASA's Aeolus payload to Mars in 2028, as reported earlier by…
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O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).
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Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!
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Who had the best World Cup advert?
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.
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Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?
After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.
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VivaTech 2026: Why learn German when AI can talk for you, asks DeepL CEO
DeepL's CEO believes AI can erase the language barrier in business interactions entirely — but says learning a language is still worth it, because behind every language is a culture AI cannot translate.
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‘It’s a scam’: Americans express unease over SpaceX’s influence on retirement savings
Guardian readers in the US share concerns about how the SpaceX IPO and AI boom affect their retirement accounts Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire last week after SpaceX debuted on the stock market with a valuation of $1.77tn. Millions of Americans could soon become…
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Sports Betting in Africa: promise and pitfalls [Business Africa]
Africa's sports betting market is expanding rapidly. Valued at $1.85 billion in 2024, it is projected to exceed $3.6 billion by 2029, representing growth of nearly 95 percent.
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Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
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Datacenters driving US clean energy growth while still threatening climate
As datacenters’ connections to electric grids are held up, big tech is forced to throw money at producing its own power Datacenters are driving unprecedented growth in the US clean energy industry, paradoxically boosting a sector that was sputtering before the artificial…
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The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space
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Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
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Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
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'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.
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Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
Only chief minister candidate wants to tackle costs, boost investment and increase housing supply.
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The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
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Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
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The problem is not China; it’s Africa
A Zimbabwean expert argues that Africa's approach to China regarding critical minerals is outdated, rooted in Cold War politics and anti-colonial solidarity. The article contends that African governments must adopt a strategic, business-focused mindset to secure their own…
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Tension at home; citizens quizzed
Growing criticism across Africa questions South Africa's handling of migration, with countries like the Republic of Congo and Malawi initiating repatriation. The backlash is impacting South African businesses and artists, raising concerns about the nation's commitment to African…
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As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military
Taiwan's drone spending plans for defense could also boost business overseas.
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The Guardian view on OnlyFans: revelations of abusive middlemen merit MPs’ attention | Editorial
Reports of agents taking 50% of women’s earnings undermine the company’s rhetoric of empowerment Since its launch a decade ago, and throughout its journey to becoming one of the UK’s most successful internet startups, OnlyFans – which was valued at more than £3bn in April – has…
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Before SpaceX IPO, investors in China secretly acquired stakes
One previously unreported SpaceX investor has ties to Chinese military contractors.
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Fed governor Lisa Cook faced $1.3m in legal and security fees after Trump’s bid to fire her
Cook is at the center of a supreme court case focused on whether Trump’s firing of her from the Fed board was legal The Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook faced more than $1.3m in legal and security fees after coming under attack from the Trump administration, according to…
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'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.
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Not so empty nesters: record-high number of US adults under 35 live at home, new data says
Data shows that the increase in at-home living stems from high housing costs rather than labor market conditions A record number of the US’s young adults were living with their parents last year, according to new data from Realtor.com, as high housing costs pushed the milestone…
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CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.
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Six markets Africa’s biggest bank is targeting in its hunt for $15.4bn in revenue
Six markets Africa’s biggest bank is targeting in its hunt for $15.4bn in revenue Business News Nigeria
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Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.
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Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
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Americans are spending $800 just to cool their homes. We are at a breaking point | Mark Wolfe
While the stock market booms for the rich, cost of living is soaring for everyone else Since 2020, the stock market has more than doubled. Americans who own substantial financial assets are reveling in economic success. For everyone else, the economy feels very different. This…
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Egyptian pound becomes world's best-performing currency as oil prices collapse and investors confidence return
Egyptian pound becomes world's best-performing currency as oil prices collapse and investors confidence return Business Insider Africa
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Gig workers are endlessly exploited. AI could make more of us share their fate
As companies integrate AI and hire fewer employees, a shift toward a ‘gig economy’ will commence In 2024, the buy-now-pay-later company Klarna announced that it would cut hundreds of customer service roles and begin using an artificial intelligence chatbot instead. The move was…
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American oil giant joins South Africa’s first LNG import hub as coal-dependent economy races to secure future power supplies
American oil giant joins South Africa’s first LNG import hub as coal-dependent economy races to secure future power supplies Business Insider Africa
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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.
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Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting
The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.
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Titan sub: design flaws and company groupthink central to catastrophe, report finds
Canadian officials find structural defects in material used for hull and say firm failed to fully test ‘novel’ design Canadian safety officials have issued a damning report on the catastrophic final voyage of the Titan submersible, finding that the US company behind the…
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The best power banks and battery packs in the UK for reliable charging on the go, tested
Forever running out of juice? Top up your battery-powered devices with our expert picks, from tiny smartphone chargers to super speedy models • The best iPhones: which Apple smartphone is right for you It’s disempowering when your smartphone, laptop or other important gadget…
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Protesters to rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before Mexico game
Focus on business dealings with mining company Guadalajara rally to highlight fate of ‘disappeared’ Hyundai will be targeted by protesters at a rally before the Group A game between Mexico and South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday, due to the World Cup sponsor’s business…
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Will it take a ‘Chernobyl-scale disaster’ for us to regulate AI? | Stuart Russell
Unsafe AI systems are leading to cyber weapons of mass destruction Stuart Russell is a computer scientist known for his contributions to AI and a new Guardian US columnist The AI company Anthropic has been making major headlines recently. Its trillion-dollar IPO plan and its…
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SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world’s fifth most valuable company
Elon Musk’s firm briefly reached $2.97tn valuation days after its IPO following purchase of AI coding startup Cursor SpaceX has overtaken Amazon to become the world’s fifth most valuable company days after its stock market debut. The milestone came as Elon Musk’s company agreed…
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Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’
Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty software Business live – latest updates The chair of Fujitsu, the Japanese technology firm at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal, has resigned after its…
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NITDA, Tech Revolution Africa launch innovation pipeline for corporate-startup deals
NITDA, Tech Revolution Africa launch innovation pipeline for corporate-startup deals Business News Nigeria
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Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
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Why I sold my business to my staff
As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
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Germany faces EU penalty over gender pay gap directive
Germany was required to incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into its national law, but it has missed the deadline.
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Growth vs Corruption: Top bank CEO predicts South Africa's economic future
Growth vs Corruption: Top bank CEO predicts South Africa's economic future Business Insider Africa
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World’s largest ride-hailing company pledges over $300 million investment in Africa’s largest economy
World’s largest ride-hailing company pledges over $300 million investment in Africa’s largest economy Business Insider Africa
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African Mining Week (AMW) to Spotlight Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Prospects as Africa Seeks Partners for $8.5T Potential
African Mining Week (AMW) to Spotlight Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Prospects as Africa Seeks Partners for $8.5T Potential Africa24 TV
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he Coca-Cola system in South Africa has an economic impact of R51.2 billion , Company claims
he Coca-Cola system in South Africa has an economic impact of R51.2 billion , Company claims finchannel
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Burkina Faso’s gold, precious mineral earnings soared to $152M in 2025, driven by stronger gold prices
Burkina Faso’s gold, precious mineral earnings soared to $152M in 2025, driven by stronger gold prices Business Insider Africa
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Moroccan diplomacy: The Post-unipolar era of global change
Moroccan diplomacy: The Post-unipolar era of global change Modern Diplomacy
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Refocusing U.S. Public Diplomacy for a Multipolar World
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Waking South Africa’s Economy Up Requires the Government and Businesses to Work Together
Waking South Africa’s Economy Up Requires the Government and Businesses to Work Together World Bank Blogs
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Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color
When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
