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Francisco Velasquez

@_franvela

journalist

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Films and streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you bbc.in/4ASF3Na
Paramount-Warner Bros merger: Four ways the deal could affect you

Paramount-Warner Bros merger: Four ways the deal could affect you

The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?

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What a US diesel export ban could mean for you bbc.in/4xTF5BE
What Trump's potential US diesel export ban could mean for you

What Trump's potential US diesel export ban could mean for you

The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.

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Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules bbc.in/4ABXO7x
Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules

Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules

Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling

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Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, helping clear way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros bbc.in/4cR3vEo
Paramount reaches settlement with states in $110bn Warner Bros merger

Paramount reaches settlement with states in $110bn Warner Bros merger

The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.

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Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring bbc.in/4zMBuYd
Uber announces 3,000 job cuts as part of major restructure

Uber announces 3,000 job cuts as part of major restructure

The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".

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Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service bbc.in/45qfSmF
Trump sued over Truth Social fast-track posts

Trump sued over Truth Social fast-track posts

The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.

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US imposes tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 trade partners over imports of "forced labour" products bbc.in/3R9xZd9
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

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US President Donald Trump says he will impose 50% tariffs on range of Canadian imports bbc.in/4pBL7oc
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks

Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks

The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

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White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets bbc.in/4yrTTJ6
White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k from Trump speech bets

White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k from Trump speech bets

A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.

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How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter bbc.in/4vj8TGt
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?

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Michelle Fleury@BizFleuryJul 6
StubHub is facing renewed scrutiny after fans who bought resale tickets were reportedly denied entry to a major World Cup match. My colleague @_franvela reports on how the resale ticket market continues to carry significant risks for buyers bbc.com/news/articles/crkvle…
World Cup dreams shattered as StubHub tickets cancelled at last minute

World Cup dreams shattered as StubHub tickets cancelled at last minute

Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

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Replying to @BBCNews @_franvela
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World Cup dreams shattered as StubHub tickets cancelled at last minute leaving fans stranded outside stadiums bbc.in/4eGRlPK
World Cup dreams shattered as StubHub tickets cancelled at last minute

World Cup dreams shattered as StubHub tickets cancelled at last minute

Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

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Sergio Alvarado, MD@SergAlvaradoMDJul 2
Thank you for helping people like me be heard after losing the chance to attend our dream World Cup match. Nothing can replace that experience, but your support truly helps ease the disappointment. @_franvela @BBCWorld @ScottFriedman3 @TeamStubHub bbc.com/news/articles/crkvle…
World Cup dreams shattered as StubHub tickets cancelled at last minute

World Cup dreams shattered as StubHub tickets cancelled at last minute

Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

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Thank you for sharing your story with us, Sergio.
Sergio Alvarado, MD (@SergAlvaradoMD) profile pictureSergio Alvarado, MD@SergAlvaradoMDJul 2
Thank you for helping people like me be heard after losing the chance to attend our dream World Cup match. Nothing can replace that experience, but your support truly helps ease the disappointment. @_franvela @BBCWorld @ScottFriedman3 @TeamStubHub bbc.com/news/articles/crkvle…
World Cup dreams shattered as StubHub tickets cancelled at last minute

World Cup dreams shattered as StubHub tickets cancelled at last minute

Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

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Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as global tech rout hits SpaceX bbc.in/4gDZXrA
Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as global tech rout hits SpaceX

Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as global tech rout hits SpaceX

Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday after a brutal global tech rout erased billions from his wealth.

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Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending bbc.in/4oFFMeM
Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending

Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending

A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.

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Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country bbc.in/4xIOv4a
Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back

Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back

Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

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Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn bbc.in/3Sey6UP
Pizza Hut to be sold by Yum! Brands for $2.7bn

Pizza Hut to be sold by Yum! Brands for $2.7bn

The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

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SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought bbc.in/3Q76mkp
SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought

SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought

The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.

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