The secret paparazzi images that shocked the Royal Family

Photographing the Queen was once by invitation only, but by the late 1950s, a new side of the royals was seen when one photographer broke the rules, capturing them in private moments. These sensational photos quickly became lucrative, sparking a boom in paparazzi.

Watch the full documentary series Elizabeth II: The Unseen Photos.

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Wall Street opens flat amid weak job numbers

'Weak US jobs numbers make interest rate hike unlikely'

Clayton Triick of Angel Oak Capital Advisors says a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September is unlikely.

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Pieve Santo Stefano: Inside Italy's 'Town of Diaries'

In a Tuscan hill town, thousands of diaries written by ordinary people offer a rare glimpse into their lives.

The Travel Show

US labour market 'well-balanced', expert says

Edward Yardeni of Yardeni Research says despite the jobs report the broader figures show a healthy labour market.

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Why divorce is skyrocketing among older Americans

Divorce is falling across America, except among people over 65. A sociologist explains what's driving the split.

Katty Kay

How AI-powered drones are transforming warfare

BBC Tech Now finds out how the battlefield is evolving as autonomous drones take on a growing role.

Tech Now

Hollywood's love affair with the American diner

BBC Talking Movies presenter Tom Brook explains why American diners are one of cinema's favourite settings.

Film & TV

The African project that could change a continent

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote tells the BBC that he plans to build a new oil refinery in Kenya.

World of Business

Oil prices steady amid US-Iran deal hopes

Victoria Fernandez of Crossmark Global Investments explains what factors are influencing oil prices this week.

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The ancient Japanese philosophy that helps us accept our flaws

Japan's ancient philosophy that helps us accept our flaws

Can embracing imperfection bring greater peace? Japan's ancient tradition of kintsugi suggests it can.

Culture & Experiences

AI trade won't be a smooth ride, expert says

Eddie Ghabour of KEY Advisors Wealth Management says volatility should be expected in disruptive tech markets.

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Wall Street opens up as oil prices slide

Noah Hamman of AdvisorShares says he hopes market fluctuations will come to an end soon.

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Tuscany's cowboys keep a 2,000-year-old tradition alive

The Travel Show visits Tuscany, Italy, to meet the traditional cowboys of Maremma adapting to modern life.

The Travel Show

Wall Street bounces back after this week's tech sell-off

Ed Moya of AlphaSense says investors are tolerating AI spending if they are seeing strong revenue growth.

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Karl Ove Knausgård

Karl Ove Knausgård on the bridge between vulnerability and unbound literary freedom.

Arts in Motion

Marina Abramović

Marina Abramović discusses art, creativity, and why she is still pushing artistic boundaries at 79.

Arts in Motion

Boys and men are obsessing over muscle. Doctors are worried

A doctor who has studied the issue for 30 years says social media is making things worse.

Katty Kay

(LA)HORDE

Desire, revolt and refuge: (LA)HORDE shapes a visceral world through daring choreography.

Arts in Motion

The ambitious mission preparing for human life underwater

Ocean engineering company DEEP is on a mission to help people live and work underwater for longer.

Tech Now

Tech, Iran, and Fed weigh on US shares

Mitali Prasad of Trillium Asset Management says investors are increasingly asking for AI earnings growth.

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Chip stocks slide as AI jitters rattle investors

Investors ditch chip stocks as fears of AI bubble grow

Ben Barringer at Quilter Cheviot says investors are nervous ahead of tech results this week.

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