Twitter shares surge 17% as users rise
The social media platform reports better-than-expected results as it plans to minimise "outrage".
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Cathay Pacific to crack down on 'pilferage'
Mini tubs of Haagen-Dazs, champagne and cutlery are going missing from the airline's planes.
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Tesla's Elon Musk expects 'robotaxis' to start in US next year
The electric carmaker entrepreneur makes a new promise on driverless vehicles.
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US vegan food-maker Beyond Meat eyes $1bn valuation
Beyond Meat says it wants to tap into the growing popularity of veganism.
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Herman Cain withdraws Fed Reserve bid
President Trump tweeted that he would respect Mr Cain's wishes and not pursue the nomination.
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Asos billionaire loses three children in Sri Lanka attacks
Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen and his family were visiting Sri Lanka, where three of his four children died.
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Iran oil: US to end sanctions exemptions for major importers
The move, which could affect five countries, is intended "to bring Iran's oil exports to zero".
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Britain breaks coal-free power record over Easter weekend
UK sees longest continuous period without generating electricity from coal as temperatures soar.
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Carlos Ghosn: Former Nissan boss hit with fresh charge
Carlos Ghosn, who denies any wrongdoing, now faces four charges in Japan over misconduct allegations.
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Samsung Galaxy Fold: Broken screens delay launch
Samsung delays the release of its foldable smartphone after reviewers report broken screens.
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Thomas Cook reportedly receives bids for firm
It put its airline up for sale in February, but suitors have also expressed interest in the whole company.
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Tesla says investigating car explosion in Shanghai
A video circulating on Chinese social media appears to show a parked Tesla car erupting into flames.
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Millions using 123456 as password, security study finds
A list of all-too-predictable choices for breached accounts includes 123456 and "Liverpool".
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National Enquirer sold to US magazine distributor
The tabloid has been embroiled in recent high-profile scandals involving Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos.
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BBC World News business headlines
The latest international business headlines from BBC World News.
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Your next new car will try to stop you speeding
Drivers will find it harder to break speed limits, thanks to "intelligent speed assistance" systems.
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Without pot washers, restaurant kitchens would grind to a halt.
You might never see them, but restaurant kitchens would grind to a halt without pot washers.
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Electric truck maker Rivian says the company is more than just hype
Electric truck maker Rivian attracts attention on social media, from investors and even celebrities. But at the New York Auto Show the boss says the firm's about more than hype.
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Jet Airways: Taking the last flight of India's stricken airline
The prominent Indian airline has run out of cash and suspended all its flights.
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The workers juggling careers and caring
Two women share their stories of juggling senior jobs and being home carers.
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The robot that tidies up bedrooms
Robots are good at repetitive tasks but struggle with new objects. Can they be trained to overcome that?
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Why jobs are dominating the Indian election
By some estimates India needs to create eight to ten million jobs each year to tackle rising unemployment.
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Could a computer ever create better art than a human?
Music, films and works of art are increasingly made using AI. But can machines ever be truly creative?
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Why the US-China rivalry will not end with a trade deal
As the US and China edge closer to a trade deal, analysts expect a new battle in the technology sector.
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Will AI kill developing world growth?
Automation could wipe out many jobs in developing countries, says globalisation expert Ian Goldin.
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What do drones and GPS owe to a 1744 shipwreck?
When HMS Victory sank, she took with her an early prototype of the gyroscope, crucial to modern technology.
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How can you stop your kids viewing harmful web content?
Is content filtering tech the answer or is education and discussion the key to keeping kids safe?
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'We made more than five billion teabags last year'
How Bettys & Taylors went from running teashops to selling tea around the globe.
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Why a timely nudge might help us save money
Why an experiment in rural India may help us rekindle a savings habit, despite the squeeze in wages.
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How does it feel to be watched at work all the time?
Many more firms are monitoring and analysing employee communications and behaviour. Does it work?
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Why India is one of world's most protectionist countries
As elections begin, India's high trade barriers are in the spotlight.
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The estate where neighbours began to ‘vanish’
How a group of homeowners in Scotland won a fight to have their "crumbling" new-build homes repaired.
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Cricket World Cup is about 'participation not profit'
Ex-South Africa World Cup cricket star Steve Elworthy steps up to the crease as boss of the 2019 ICC event.
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How to solve the plastic packaging paradox
Good packaging prevents waste, but too often becomes pollution.
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Should cyber-security be more chameleon, less rhino?
Israeli researchers think it's time we changed our approach to securing our computers from hackers.
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'Why I quit as a barrister to follow my dream job'
Why Nisha Katona quit being a barrister to build an "authentic" Indian restaurant chain.
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The nations of the Amazon want the name back
Rainforest nations have opposed the creation of a new .amazon internet domain name. Why?
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Uruguay: The world’s marijuana pioneer
Uruguay was the first to legalise recreational cannabis in 2013, so how is the industry getting on?
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What can bees teach economists about how markets work?
The relationship between bees, honey and apple trees offers surprising insights about financial markets.
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What's the new weapon against money laundering gangsters?
Can advanced technologies help track the cash criminals try to hide?
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Why India's rich don't give their money away
IT billionaire Azim Premji's recent pledge of $7.5bn has put Indian philanthropy in the spotlight.
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'A lot of the team started to get ill'
How the UK's Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca won back confidence after a norovirus outbreak.
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Lyft, Uber, Pinterest: Are internet unicorns really worth billions?
Lyft is the first tech company to float this year but the $24bn business is yet to make profit.
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Shanghai Fashion Week: UK brands battle for China's growing market
UK fashion designers are chasing business in Shanghai - one of Asia's biggest fashion weeks.
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Life after a devastating mining disaster
Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams.
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Should Google, Amazon and Facebook fear this woman?
Some think the US tech giants are far too powerful. What would be the best way to curb their power?
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'I had my misgivings about going abroad for surgery'
Studies show that a growing number of people are going overseas for medical treatment.
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How to create a period-friendly workplace
Breaking down office taboos around menstruation: what makes a period-friendly workplace?
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Extremism is global education fight, says Blair
Education systems should work together to tackle extremism, says Tony Blair, in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
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How a Chinese firm fell victim to intellectual property theft
Business owner Frank Liu, a victim of IP theft, says ideas should be protected like "human rights".
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'The biggest, strangest problem I could find to study'
Tackling the "grey noise" of potentially malicious web traffic is a full-time job for IT teams.
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'Muslims don't date, we marry'
The British entrepreneur who has set up a global dating app specifically for Muslims.
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Jet Airways: The riches to rags story of India's oldest private airline
The airline was once the shining face of Indian aviation, but now it is struggling to survive.
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Boom or bust: What culture tells us about money
Professor Nicky March picks out some examples from art and literature and explains what they tell us.
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How do you know where your olive oil really comes from?
New technologies are helping track the provenance of food throughout the supply chain.
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How a bookshop wolf handles awkward customers
If you've ever worked in customer service, this comic might resonate
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Chinese imports 'driving fishermen to despair'
Kenya's Lake Victoria fishermen are struggling to compete with cheap Chinese fish imports.
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'Corruption in Ukraine has to be stopped'
Corruption is the "number one problem" in Ukraine, MP Sergey Leshchenko tells the BBC's Ed Butler.
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Why are Venezuelans seeking refuge in crypto-currencies?
As Venezuela staggers under political and economic crises, its citizens are embracing digital money.
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Exam failure who became a multi-millionaire hotelier
When Robin Hutson failed his school exams he went into the hotel industry instead, and made his fortune.
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Mopping up Dieselgate: The boss transforming Volkswagen
Hiltrud Werner is the only woman on the board of the troubled German car giant.
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AI and spices: Would you put cumin on a pizza?
How AI is helping to come up with new weird and wonderful spice combinations.
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Ethiopian Airlines probe: What do we know?
The race is on for investigators to find answers about what happened to the Boeing 737 Max-8 plane.
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Classic car industry fears Trump and Brexit roadblock
Classic car sales have slowed sharply, as President Trump ponders tariffs and Brexit hits confidence.
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Students save on fees, but Chile's universities struggle
Chile's universities are warning about a lack of funding after high fees are removed for many students.
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India election 2019: Did the ban on high-value banknotes work?
What impact did the sudden withdrawal of two banknotes in 2016 have?
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Meet Tengai, the interview robot who won't judge you
Employers can make unconscious - and unfair - judgements about interviewees within a few seconds.
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‘I sold my wedding presents to set up my company’
How tech firm Twilio was able to survive the global financial crisis and grow into a $14bn business.
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Brexit: 10 ways you could be affected by no-deal
From your weekly shop to your holiday plans, how could a no-deal Brexit affect you?
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What do we know about the Boeing 737 Max-8 aircraft?
The Ethiopian Airlines tragedy is the second fatal crash involving the new type of Boeing aircraft.
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Mansa Musa: The richest man who ever lived
West African king Mansa Musa had more wealth than the Forbes' five richest billionaires combined.
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How quantum sensing is changing the way we see the world
Quantum sensing could let us see what's underground, detect diseases earlier, even track a submarine.
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Geneva Motor Show: The weird and wonderful
Europe's biggest car show of the year has thrown up its usual mix of the fast and furious - and strange.
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