Can a VR headset or pot plant boost productivity?

From peloton bikes to teabags - how the corporate world is motivating home workers.

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CEO Secrets: 'The stress of being a boss made my hair fall out'

An entrepreneur explains the strategy he devised to protect himself from mental burnout.

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Inside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?'

Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession.

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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.

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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.

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Deliveroo shares drop 30% on stock market debut

Deliveroo shares open well below expected price after big investors' attitude to company soured.

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New York City hunt for man who repeatedly kicked Asian American woman

The attack left the victim, 65, in hospital and police said the suspect made anti-Asian statements.

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Italian officer 'caught selling secrets to Russia'

Military police detain a navy officer and a Russian in the act of exchanging secret documents, say police.

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Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths

The Indian PM's visit to Bangladesh turned deadly last week as violent protests erupted on his arrival.

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Indonesia crash: Sriwijaya Air plane's voice recorder recovered

The "black box" could explain why the Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the sea in January.

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Terrace House: Japan man fined $80 over Netflix star's suicide

Before she died, Hana Kimura had written social media posts implying she was cyberbullied.

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Chauvin trial: 'I called police on the police'

The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings.

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Nashville floods kill four people

The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings.

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Volvo goes global with its Swedish family values

The Chinese-owned carmaker will offer its generous parental leave scheme to 40,000 employees globally.

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Chinese-owned Volvo takes on Sweden's family values

The carmaker will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally.

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Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.

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Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90

G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon.

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Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.

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Xiaomi to invest $10bn in electric vehicle race

The Chinese phone maker is entering a competitive market to build electric cars of the future.

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Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal

The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown.

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Biden's dog Major bites again at White House

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month.

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The businesses counting the cost of Brexit red tape

Three months since the end of the transition period, bosses share their stories of how trade has changed.

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Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights

The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC.

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'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'

How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind.

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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The cost of speaking up against China

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.

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Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers

A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists.

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China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal

The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance.

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Mexico police under fire after woman's death in custody

Mexico's president said the mother-of-two from El Salvador had been "brutally treated and murdered".

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Easter egg sales 'soar by almost 50%'

Spending on Easter eggs is up by almost £50m, research suggests, as people prepare for weekend celebrations.

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Liberty Steel nationalisation 'an option' says business secretary

Kwasi Kwarteng concerned about "black box" structure of firm but won't rule out public ownership,

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Manipur: India state reverses order turning away Myanmar refugees

Officials say an earlier order issued amid reports of people fleeing the coup was "misconstrued".

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Wetherspoon plans new pubs and jobs if ‘no further lockdowns’

The chain plans to open 18 new pubs and upgrade others, but only if there are no more Covid restrictions.

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Suez Canal: Ships begin sailing through cleared waterway

Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days.

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Uyghurs: Xinjiang cotton ban is self-defeating, China tells H&M

Western brands are facing Chinese boycotts for expressing concern over the treatment of Uyghurs.

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Suez Canal reopens after giant stranded ship is freed

It took almost a week to dislodge a giant container ship blocking one the world's busiest trade routes.

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Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'

Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb.

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US to seize Top Glove products over labour abuses

Customs and Border Protection says the Malaysian firm uses forced labour to make disposable gloves.

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Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle

President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic.

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Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty

Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when".

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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'

Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February.

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Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood

Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X.

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'Finding work feels impossible for my generation'

Young people could see rising levels of unemployment even as the crisis eases, warns Prince's Trust.

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AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?

AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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Is this the future for international business deals?

A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles".

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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms

The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent.

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

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