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 Thodex cryptocurrency boss jailed for 11,196 years in Turkey for fraud

Faruk Fatih Ozer was found guilty of defrauding millions of dollars from investors in his collapsed Thodex platform. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66752785?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 One Chip Challenge: Amazon and eBay pull spicy tortilla from UK shop

The novelty spicy tortilla has been recalled in the US after it was linked to the death of a teenager. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66753429?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Gas prices jump as strikes in Australia begin

A row over pay and conditions has led to walkouts at two liquefied natural gas facilities. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66749700?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Offshore wind auction fails to attract any bids

There will be no new offshore wind projects after firms said the price for electricity was too low. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66749344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports

The technology giant's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in the last two days. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66748092?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Fourth FTX executive Ryan Salame pleads guilty

The pleading comes ahead of the October trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66747694?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Five million vapes thrown away every week - research

Waste problem caused by single-use products quadruples in year, says Material Focus #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66740556?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 How AI may be a powerful tool in treating male infertility

Fertility experts are now using artificial intelligence to help find sperm in medical samples. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66608073?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Vet prices: 'I spent £12,000 on my pug'

Pet owners reveal how much their vet bills set them back, as a review of the industry is launched. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66740927?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary hit with cream pies by climate protesters

Michael O'Leary declared the cream pies delicious after wiping himself down in Brussels. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66741245?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 House prices fall by 4.6% after mortgage rate hikes

A typical home costs £14,000 less now than a year ago, according to the Halifax building society. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66728391?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Electric vehicle production begins at unique plant

The Stellantis factory in Cheshire is the UK's only factory dedicated to only electric vehicles. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-66731183?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 China exports fall for the fourth month in a row

The declines in trade were not as bad as expected and an improvement on the previous month. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66737102?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 How long until a robot is doing your chores?

Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66288309?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Why India's soaring food inflation is a global problem

India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world? #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66655642?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Wilko: 'We have no idea if we will have a job'

Staff at the collapsed chain say working during administration has been a "nightmare". #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66728620?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 People in UK least likely to say work is important to their life - survey

There's a steady drift towards getting a good work-life balance, a new survey suggests. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66727873?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Vet prices review over fears pet owners are being overcharged

Pet owners and vet workers are being asked for their experiences by the UK's competitions regulator. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66733077?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Heating on prescription trial suggests fewer NHS visits

A trial by a UK university suggests patients prescribed free heating were hospitalised less often. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66728800?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 Informatica boss: 'Introvert kid' to billion-dollar leader

Amit Walia, CEO of tech firm Informatica, explains how he overcame shyness as a business leader. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66323985?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM

The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66517549?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop 
 UK wages grow at record rate

Regular pay grew at an annual rate of 7.8% between April and June, according to new data. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66501937?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=press.coop