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Which country is the biggest loser from the energy shock?

We rank the poor world’s exposure and buffers

The new economics of sex work

As the sex economy grows, it deserves serious analysis

Best Electric Mountain Bikes (2026): Specialized, Cannondale, Salsa

A glorious swooping downhill glide on one of these electric mountain bikes will make you feel like a kid again.

The Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children’s Deaths

After a series of suicides allegedly linked to AI chatbots, one lawyer is trying to hold companies like OpenAI accountable.

Apple issues spyware alert to iPhone users

Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones running older versions of the iOS operating system.

'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate

British sprinter Amy Hunt on inspiring female athletes to get university degrees as she prepares to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

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Molineux set to return but full all-round role remains uncertain

Caution will be taken with Australia's new captain ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year

Molineux set to return but full all-round role remains uncertain

Caution will be taken with Australia's new captain ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year

What if Donald Trump decided to ban oil exports?

Trying to keep prices low that way could backfire spectacularly

Watch: Gabbard faces scrutiny over Iran nuclear intelligence claims

The US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was questioned over what Democrats perceive as a discrepancy between White House and intelligence community claims.

Disney embarks on new chapter as Josh D'Amaro takes over as CEO

Bob Iger is stepping aside as Josh D'Amaro, who previously served as chairman of Disney's experiences division, takes over as CEO.

Lululemon reports weak guidance as proxy battle, tariffs weigh on bottom line

Lululemon topped fourth-quarter estimates but gave weaker-than-expected sales and earnings forecasts for 2026.

China cannot escape the energy shock

Despite renewables and reserves, it will suffer

Ashwell Prince rues lack of partnerships in South Africa's Hamilton defeat

"The only box we ticked was George Linde, who played a really nice cameo towards the end, but we didn't get any partnerships going," the South Africa batting coach said

Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union

In a sport often dominated by private schools, Northampton School for Boys are one win away from securing a league and cup double.

Doggett 'unlikely' for Shield final; Perry and Elliott in Victoria selection race

Victoria need to find room for Fergus O'Neill for the final with coach Chris Rogers saying it's a "hard decision"

Webster's four helps Tasmania finish season strongly

A successful chase was always unlikely for Queensland who had started the round a chance of the final

Sutherland's absence means T20 batting role remains uncertain

Australia's three-match series in West Indies is crucial in the build-up to the T20 World Cup later this year

The Iran war is roiling commodities far beyond oil

Shortages of fuels and chemicals threaten industries from farming to pharmaceuticals

Nvidia adds Hyundai, BYD and other automakers to self-driving tech business

AVs are important to Nvidia as self-driving cars remain one of the primary areas where the company can show growth outside of artificial intelligence.

BCB warns Bangladesh government against interfering in board matters

The Bangladesh sports ministry has formed a committee to investigate allegations of malpractice during last year's BCB elections

Peloton is launching bikes and treadmills for gyms, accelerating commercial strategy

Peloton is launching commercial gym-ready Bikes and Treads, expanding into gyms globally as it seeks new growth beyond its at-home fitness business.

NFL, Paramount discussing media deal that could mean CBS pays an extra $1 billion or more

The NFL is discussing getting rid of its 2029-30 opt-out clause in exchange for an increase on TV rights that could push CBS to pay more than $3 billion a year.

Apollo's John Zito questions private equity's software valuations: 'All the marks are wrong'

While Wall Street figures have flagged risks in private credit, Apollo's Zito is among the first within private credit to candidly acknowledge weakness.

Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament?

BBC Sport pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton picks for their teams of the tournament for the 2026 Six Nations.

Aaqib Javed on Pakistan's T20 World Cup exit: Have to move past 'scapegoating people'

The men's national selector said Pakistan missed out of the semi-final only because of net run rate and pushed back against criticism of the team and selection committee

A Paramount-Warner Bros. movie slate could rule the 2027 box office, but is it sustainable?

Paramount CEO David Ellison has said he wants to make 30 movies a year and has franchises like Godzilla-Kong, Superman and Sonic the Hedgehog to lean on.

Starbucks union sent the company a proposed contract. Here's what baristas want

Discussions between Starbucks and the union representing about 6% of its company-owned U.S. stores hit a wall last year.

Mortgage rates surge to highest since September, hitting spring housing market

Mortgage rates jumped to a seven-month high Friday as war in Iran pushed bond yields higher.

How the Iran war could start to impact U.S. retail prices

The retail industry could soon be taking the next hit from the Iran war's disruption to the global supply chain.

Why investors won’t know what to make of AI for a while

Markets always struggle to price technological revolutions

Liquefied natural gas: the overlooked economic chokepoint

Alternatives to Gulf supplies are scarce

Donald Trump’s options to cool oil prices are sorely limited

He says he has a plan. It would need to be very cunning

The Iran energy shock reverberates across financial markets

For investors, the war is like the invasion of Ukraine all over again

The Iran war puts Asia in an energy panic

Stranded Gulf supplies are choking off the region’s economies

Would America be in recession without the super-rich?

American anxieties are K-shaped. The economy is more like a slash-mark

To understand why countries grow, look at their firms

The third way in development economics

Americans’ electricity bills are up. Don’t blame AI

Were it not for data centres, prices might be even higher

European pensions are a $30trn missed opportunity

If only more countries went Dutch

The nightmare war scenario is becoming reality in energy markets

The longer the war in the Gulf, the harsher the global economic fallout

Why war isn’t always good for defence stocks

They win only if governments want just enough weapons—but not too many

War in Iran could cause the biggest oil shock in years

Prices have surged—and may stay high for a while

America’s trade chaos is just beginning

Tariff wrangling will stretch through the rest of Donald Trump’s term, and beyond

Protectionists dislike trade and migration. And capital flows?

The amount of money crossing borders has flattened off—but not because of capital controls

Why Chinese people spend so much on food

A 21st-century test of a 19th-century observation

A viral research note on AI gets its economics wrong

Too much of a good thing

The AI productivity boom is not here (yet)

Artificial intelligence is improving fast. Its effect on output, not so much