Indian farmer gives up home so village children can have a school
Mor Singh’s residence now operates as an upper primary school attended by 50-60 students in his village Read More
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Thailand names third prime minister in two years
Multiple administrations have been deposed by court interventions and military coups in recent years. Read More
Mark Zuckerberg – no, not that one – sues Facebook for account shutdowns
The Facebook founder’s namesake in Indiana says he has lost business because his social accounts keep getting shut. Read More
Trump’s Fed pick says he will keep White House job
Democrats say the arrangement indicates Stephen Miran would be Trump’s “puppet” at the central bank. Read More
Trump’s tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China
Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China. Read More
Joe Biden undergoes skin cancer surgery
The former US president had been spotted with a wound on the right side of his head in recent days. Read More
30,000 homes fitted with botched insulation under government schemes, ministers admit
The government has documented the number of homes blighted by sub-standard work for the first time. Read More
Rosyth shipyard expected to win £1bn Danish navy contract
The Babcock shipyard in Rosyth is finalising a deal to build up to four Type 31 frigates for the Danish navy. Read More
Thousands of Lloyds staff deemed to be underperforming face axe
Lloyds Banking Group’s policy puts 3,000 jobs at risk, with staff to be told they must improve their work or lose their job. Read More
CrossCountry train drivers to strike in disciplinary process row
A union says staff will walk out on 3 October and refuse to work overtime from 21 September. Read More