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In times of uncertainty, leaders have a responsibility to inspire hope. Sharing hard-won wisdom, business leader Ken Chenault talks about what it takes to enact positive, enduring change -- and why it's more important than ever to invest in responsible innovation that uplifts people and centers equality and fairness. (This conversation was hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers.)

The CBI and the TUC urge the government to help the "hardest hit" as inflation soars.

The company says it has to act to cover higher costs, including wages, energy and fuel expenses.

The default comes as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years.

When Ratan Tata recently rode in the Nano, he revived the frenzy over India's "most affordable car".

Chinese social media users say they are shocked the 11,100 yuan ($1,642; £1,329) item will not stop rain.

Sri Lanka's giant neighbour is emerging as one of its biggest providers of aid, after years of mistrust.

UN chief Antonio Guterres warns that developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.

A new station in Panama allows marginalised groups to speak out about their lives and communities.

Marks & Spencer says extra tax for online shops will mean lower investment in High Street stores.

Big increases are due next April but charities say soaring prices mean people need the money now.

Chain Trevor Sorbie says they are now spending thousands more each month.

US shares see their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence.

Oil and gas producers say they are already paying more tax and an extra levy would damage confidence.

Mr Shkreli was convicted in 2017 of defrauding investors.

It will invest in pipelines in other countries but will speed up a shift to green energy.

Boris Johnson does not rule out a tax on the energy giants, as he is accused of dithering by Labour.

A lawsuit accuses the firms of advertising burgers that look bigger than they actually are.

"If you are black or a woman, you don't see yourself fitting in," a leading female physicist says.

Corporate inclusion visionary Deepa Purushothaman shares how women of color can advocate for themselves in workplace settings where they are undervalued, discriminated against and overlooked -- and how companies can foster working cultures that empower everyone to achieve success. (This conversation, hosted by TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.)

The chancellor says it won't be easy to tackle cost of living crisis as inflation hits 40-year high.

We asked people across the country how they are coping with the rising cost of living.

UK inflation, the rate at which prices rise, jumped to 9% in the year to April, up from 7% in March.

Flight data reportedly indicates someone in the cockpit made the China Eastern Airlines jet crash.

The US streaming giant is forced to lay off staff to minimise cost of viewers quitting the service.