Major Republican donors have backed Donald Trump despite his conviction in a hush money case. Presenter Devina Gupta examines why there is still huge financial backing for the former President. Voters go to the polls in Mexico. The country’s new President is the be the first ever woman to lead the nation. We look at the economy she inherits, and what are her economic priorities likely to be. The owner of the hit online game Wordle is legally challenging a geography-based spinoff called World ...
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Republican donors pledge millions after Trump guilty verdict
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Major Republican donors have backed Donald Trump despite his conviction in a hush money case. Presenter Devina Gupta examines why there is still huge financial backing for the former President. Voters go to the polls in Mexico. The country’s new President is the be the first ever woman to lead the nation. We look at the economy she inherits, and wh…
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South Africa: ANC set to lose parliamentary majority
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The South African election is moving ever closer to a result, and it looks like the ANC will have to start talking to potential coalition partners. What could that mean for the economy there? Plus, we're getting reports of another major cyber-attack, this time affecting a major bank. And how does it feel when your niche web project becomes the focu…
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Donald Trump found guilty on all counts in criminal trial
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Donald Trump becomes the first former or sitting US president to be convicted of a crime. Presenter Devina Gupta examines what this will mean for his bid to become President again. Plus, extreme heat is causing chaos in South Asia. What does this mean for businesses and workers in Pakistan and India? (Picture: Donald Trump Credit: Eduardo Muñoz/Reu…
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Australia looking into alleged Ticketmaster hack
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There's confusion today surrounding a claim by a notorious hacking group that they have accessed personal details of more than half-a-billion people who use the US website Ticketmaster – but is it true? Two months after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge cut off the port of Baltimore, transportation businesses are counting the days until …
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India endures severe heatwave
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Provisional reports say that Temperatures have reached fifty-two degrees centigrade in the Indian capital, Delhi, as an intense heatwave sweeps across the north and west of the country. Rahul Tandon looks at how it’s affecting the lives of people there - and the economy. The price of heavily subsidised bread in Egypt is to quadruple from June. The …
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The mercury hits over 52 degrees in India’s capital
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Record breaking heat in northern India as temperatures hit 52 degrees. It's election day in South Africa and it's a crucial vote because the ANC could lose its majority for the first time since 1994 so could this call have a lot to do with the country's economy? Find out why Union workers at Samsung Electronics say they're going to hold the first e…
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Argentina's Milei courts big tech in Silicon Valley
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We speak to the founder of Argentina's top start-up about the country's tech scene as its president, Javier Milei, meets with the CEOs of Google, OpenAI, Meta and Apple. Elsewhere, Rahul Tandon looks into what the latest disruption in the Red Sea means, and he looks ahead to the South African elections.…
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Child labour in cosmetic industry’s supply chain.
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In Sri Lanka, tea pickers have received a pay rise mandated by the Government, and, a BBC investigation reveals child labour in beauty industry supply chain. Also, Sam Fenwick discovers whether new EU border controls will improve security, or lead to travel chaos? Plus, a discussion on the challenges of running a small business in South Africa – is…
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South Africa's economy braces for elections
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South Africa's economy is under the spotlight, ahead of the elections there this week. The vote could see the ruling party ANC win less than 50% for the first time in its history. Elsewhere, Rahul Tandon looks at the AI battle heating up, with Elon Musk's new company raising $6 billion. And he goes inside the disruption facing business in Iceland, …
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Dealing with Africa's debt
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Africa's wrestling with a $1.2tn debt, while global interest rates are at a 40-year high. This week’s African Development Bank summit is focusing on this debt crisis. What solutions are on the horizon, and how are businesses coping? Elsewhere, Sam Fenwick is looking at the global cost of shipping containers. They are on the rise again this month ca…
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Weight-loss drug producer invests $5.3 billion in Indiana
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Eli Lilly announced investing another $5.3 billion in a manufacturing plant in Lebanon, Indiana. It will help company to expand the supply of its highly popular weight loss drug Zepbound, diabetes treatment Mounjaro and other medicines in its pipeline. How will it affect the local economy? Devina Gupta finds out why electricity prices are gone up i…
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Inside the Ukraine economy
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We take a look at the Ukrainian economy as G7 leaders meet to discuss how to finance the recovery of the war-torn nation. Elsewhere, Rahul Tandon explores the key issues at stake ahead of South Africa's election next week, and looks at the new deal that could lead to U.S college athletes finally getting paid.…
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US regulators sue Live Nation
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US regulators have sued Live Nation, accusing the entertainment giant of using illegal tactics to maintain a monopoly over the live music industry. The lawsuit from the Department of Justice said the firm's practices had kept out competitors, and led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers. Also, Devina Gupta finds out how Russian p…
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The German economy looks like it's in trouble
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Germany's post-Covid recovery has not gone as planned, according to a damning new report by the country's commerce chamber. Elsewhere, Roger Hearing looks at news reports that the US is planning to sue Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation over anti-competitive practices. And we look inside the first state visit by an African leader to the US in over 15 y…
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UK General Election called for July 4th
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UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended his political and economic record in the wake of some relatively positive inflation numbers. So, is this the right moment for a General Election? Find out how Brazil's farmers are adapting to climate change. While Ugandan farmers are adapting to elephants trespassing from South Sudan.…
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UK inflation edges down, but are people feeling it?
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UK inflation hit its lowest in 3 years, but was still hotter than analysts expected. In this special episode, we record live from a Manchester food hall to talk to businesses and their customers about the price changes they're seeing.they're seeing. We also speak to experts about what this means for central bank rate cuts, and how the UK is faring …
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EU agreement to use Russian assets to help Ukraine
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As EU countries adopt a plan to use profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine defences and rebuilding, Ed Butler, looks at how the scheme might work and whether the idea risks undermining the rule of law.Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson is taking legal advice after a new version of the AI bot, Chat GPT, was released with a voice she claims…
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EU approves landmark AI rule
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European Union’s landmark rules on artificial intelligence will enter into force next month The AI Act imposes strict transparency obligations on high-risk AI systems while such requirements for general-purpose AI models will be lighter.BBC World Service
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What next for Iran after President Raisi's death?
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growing speculation over who will eventually replace President Raisi begins as Iran enters 5 days of mourning. Plus, could Saudi Arabia’s largest aviation deal signal a snub to Boeing? Also, the ship that destroyed the bridge in Baltimore back in March is finally on the move. And we have a special look at the economies of Latin America with our rep…
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Challenges for Taiwan's new president
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Taiwan's newly inaugurated president William Lai has called on China to stop threatening the island and accept the existence of its democracy. But Taiwan’s relationship with China is not the only thing that William Lai has to tackle. there are a number of economic challenges ahead of him like rising property prices and encouraging young Taiwanese p…
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Boeing: Shareholders approve $33 million package for outgoing CEO
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Shareholders of plane maker Boeing approved a pay package of nearly $33 million for outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun - the highest ever agreed by the company - at its AGM on Friday. Mr Calhoun was also re-elected to stay on the troubled company’s board. Cubans are enduring some of their bleakest economic times since the Cold War – amid worsening inflation…
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Country Garden: can the company survive?
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China's real estate industry is facing major financial problems, leaving many empty or half-finished unused buildings. One of China’s largest real-estate companies, Country Garden of the verge of liquidation. Also, Roger Hearing finds out what's happening with businesses in New Caledonia. And we hear how the economic growth in India affecting peopl…
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Update
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Two months after a container ship crash saw the collapse of a road bridge in Baltimore, killing six workers, Rahul Tandon speaks to the Executive Director of the Baltimore International Seafarers’ Centre about why staff on the ship are still stuck aboard. As the Dow Jones hits a record high we look at how a strong stock market is helping some to re…
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How close is the friendship between Russia and China?
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Chines leader Xi Jinping has been rolling out the red carpet for the Russian President Vladimir Putin during his two days visit. A Large portion of the meeting focused around the two countries' trade relationship. What do these two huge economies want from each other? Also, in the programme, Sam Fenwick looks at Kenya where the government announced…
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President Putin in China to boost strategic ties
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What’s the importance of the Russian President Vladmir Putin’s visit to China? Rahul Tandon explores the possible economic benefits to both countries. We hear how Russia is still managing to export oil via other countries around the world, and in effect making the sanctions ineffective. The Ambassador-at-Large with Singapore's Ministry of Foreign A…
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