With around one million young people not in work, education or training it’s a tough time to be looking for a job.
 
The National Foundation for Educational Research has identified six key skills you need to stand out from the crowd, and it could be that you already have them…
 
Come with BBC News’ Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys as she looks for those skills in action to help you land your dream career. 

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The trade war between the US and Canada has escalated after Canadian prime minister Mark Carney walked away from negotiations to cut a new trade deal with the US and declared up to 50% retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of American goods. Sumi and Anthony discuss how America’s once closest ally is fighting back, and if it could become a political problem for Trump as the midterms approach.

And we mark the passing of musical legend Dolly Parton who has died at the age of 80. With a reputation defined by her quick quips and deep kindness, she had fans from across the political divide, leading an Americaster to ask what would have happened if she’d ever run for president?

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The second edition of the World Humanoid Games kicked off in China on Saturday.

The competition will run for five days and has already included a robot running faster than Usain Bolt’s 100m sprint world record.

Elsewhere at the event in Beijing, a robot performed Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siuuu’ celebration on the football pitch and droids took part in synchronised marching at its opening ceremony.

Robots have also been competing in events including boxing, high jump and table tennis.

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The parents and families of 14 newborns killed in a hospital fire in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad are demanding answers from …

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Thousands are expected to attend the world’s biggest gaming expo this weekend in Cologne, as Gamescom 2026 gets underway.

Tech Now’s Laura Cress takes a look at what’s in store for fans – including the latest instalment in Silent Hill franchise.

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