Monster successes
So how do certain characters and stories hook kids? And how do firms go about making a monster hit?
US-China trade war: Why you should care
The world’s two largest economies are at each other’s throats, but what does a trade war between the US and China mean for the rest of the world, and for your pocket?
WTO warns on protectionism
The world economy will be negatively affected by protectionist trade policies, the director general of the WTO says.
Getting away with it
As the World Cup comes down to the crunch, is it possible to watch games without annoying the boss?
Reality Check: Fishing after Brexit – sink or swim?
BBC Reality Check looks at the government’s promise of taking back control of UK fishing waters.
Death lessons
Doctors in Australia want the school curriculum to get young people talking about the ethical issues around death and dying.
Reaping rewards
Digital technology can transform the lives of farmers as they discover how apps and blockchain offer new ways of doing business.
Cool gains
Halo Top has only been going six years but is already the best-selling ice cream brand in the US.
Govia Thameslink ‘could lose franchise’ over rail chaos
Rail company could be stripped of services if there is no improvement soon after weeks of disruption.
Renters would get longer tenancies under government plans
A minimum three-year contract would allow people to put down more roots in their area, ministers say.