Wall Street and US economy 'resilient' amid inflation

It's the unofficial start of the third quarter earnings season with Banks JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Citi all having reported a rise in profits. Tech stocks also remain under pressure from Chinese competition as dating app Bumble is seeing its shares jump nearly 60 percentage points after a 1.3 billion USD takeover deal prior to markets opening.

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A day in the life of a crane operator in Oslo

A job as a crane operator is not for the faint of heart, but the breathtaking views make it all worthwhile.

Work

'Nobody is making films like this'

The cast and director of Tenzing tell the BBC what it took to tell the story of the first men to summit Everest.

Film & TV

The unique Japanese stays teaching guests traditional crafts

In rural Japan, travellers can stay in special guest houses and learn centuries-old crafts from local artisans.

Discover the World

A close look at the Bayeux Tapestry's dramatic scenes

Lucy Worsley retells the events that led to the Norman conquest of England depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.

BBC Select

The Tuscan nonna teaching the internet to cook

The Travel Show learns the secrets of Tuscany's greatest dishes from social media star Nonna Silvi.

The Travel Show

One psychologist's theory that we're all taking fewer risks

Psychologist Adam Mastroianni explains his belief that life is becoming more predictable - and why it matters.

Katty Kay

Jakub Józef Orliński: Being a singer is a terrifying thing

The Polish countertenor has built a reputation as one of classical music's most talked-about young artists.

Arts in Motion

Meet the dogs learning to run with assistive mobility tech

From custom-built supports to specialised wheelchairs, tech is transforming the lives of animals with injuries.

Tech Now

Can doing less to your garden do more for the planet?

By giving nature more space to do its own thing, we can help boost biodiversity and create healthier ecosystems.

Fixing the Planet

The stunning Austrian castle once ruled by robber barons

Standing high above the Danube, Austria's Aggstein Castle offers breathtaking views and a brutal history.

BBC Select

Norway is building Europe's biggest seaweed industry

Norway is betting big on this versatile, sustainable ocean crop with underwater farms to processing plants.

World of Business

Survival skills in the Scottish Highlands

Learning the ancient art of survival in Scottish Highlands

The Travel Show heads into the Scottish Highlands to meet a survival expert and learn to navigate the wild.

The Travel Show

A rare look inside Amazon's AI chip design lab

Tech Now goes behind the scenes at the Amazon lab creating chips for some of the world's biggest AI workloads.

Tech Now

How Napoleon sparked western Egyptomania

Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Egypt fueled the West's fascination with the country's ancient past.

BBC Select

The cottage tradition that captures the Swedish way of life

Hidden among forests and islands, Sweden's modest sommarstuga embodies the country's love of the outdoors.

Discover the World

Poland's growing love affair with its wild food heritage

In Poland, a new generation is discovering wild ingredients, seasonal treasures, and feasts straight from nature.

Travel

Britain's iconic youth adventure challenge

The Travel Show joins teenagers on a programme challenging young people through adventure and self-reliance.

The Travel Show

AI is speeding up search for drugs to treat brain conditions

AI is helping scientists identify existing drugs that could be repurposed to treat dementia and brain disorders.

Tech Now

Stunning photographs of India's unique wildlife

Follow wildlife photographer Kalyan Varma as he photographs the unique wildlife of India.

Earth

Watch a pride of lions team up for a deadly hunt at night

Wildlife photographer Gordon Buchanon gets a front-row seat to African lions' stealthy nighttime ambush.

BBC Select