Episodes
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Ukraine's Energy Crisis: With temperatures already below zero, more than a million Ukrainians are without electricity due to recent attacks targeting the nation’s energy infrastructure. Roger Hearing hears insights from Olga Khakova, deputy director for European energy security at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center.
Brazil's Real fluctuates as doubts grow about the government’s economic reforms. Our South America correspondent Ione Wells reports from São Paulo on investor concerns over President Lula’s fiscal plans.
India's economy is underperforming, with GDP growth of 5.4% instead of the expected 6.5%. Economist Janhanwi Singh of the Export-Import Bank of India shares her insights on this economic shift.
And Yelp turns 20. The online review giant has shaped consumer decisions for two decades, amassing nearly 300 million reviews worldwide. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino reflects on Yelp’s influence and evolution.
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We'll hear how Ukrainian businesses are coping with regular power outages after Thursday's Russian attacks on the energy sector.
Plus, we'll discuss the backlash in China – including criticism from the government – after a BBC interview with Uniqlo's CEO aired yesterday.
And as restoration work on France's iconic Notre Dame cathedral is revealed, we'll talk to the man whose company repaired its massive bells.
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Australia will ban under-16s from using social media, after its parliament approved the world's strictest laws. We hear from Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia and Bruce Daisley, an author and technology leader and former vice president of X (former Twitter).
Also, where will GenZ shop on Black Friday?
And we find out of how the first 24-hour stock exchange will work.
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A political dispute over France's Budget has unsettled financial markets. We'll explore the parliamentary standoff and why politicians are struggling to address the nation's mounting debt.
Also – the CEO of Uniqlo shares his ambition to make the brand the world’s largest clothing retailer.
And we journey to Greenland, where the capital Nuuk has just opened its first international airport.
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India's parliament was suspended after clashes broke between lawmakers. The opposition Congress Party was demanding answers about bribery charges against billionaire Gautam Adani.
Also, we hear about trade between Mexico and US from Jorge Castaneda, the former Mexican Foreign Minister.
And why rapper Drake is accusing record label Universal Music and streaming platform Spotify of defamation.
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Thirteen months of cross-border fighting has cost Lebanon an estimated $8.5 billion in physical and economic losses.
Who is Jamieson Greer - the man Donald Trump has nominated to lead US trade policy?
And why is Thailand sending lemurs and tortoises back to Madagascar?
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We examine the potential implications of President-elect Donald Trump's planned 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.
Also, Israel's security cabinet approves a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
And, as new home sales slump in October, what impact does climate change have on real estate?
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President-Elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans for sweeping tariffs, raising concerns about their potential impact on both the US and global economies.
And we'll also be hearing about the squeeze on jobs and living standards as Namibians get ready to head to the polls.
In Europe - tensions between the European Union and China continue to simmer, this time over agricultural exports. Will Bain speaks with Francesco Mutti, CEO of one of the world’s largest exporters of tomato products.
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Stocks climbed and the dollar fell in response to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
Also, why German steel maker Thyssenkrupp says it's cutting 11,000 workers.
And as Black Friday approaches, we talk to the producer of a new documentary on hyper consumerism.
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Swedish battery maker Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in the United States. It was a key player in Europe's push for green energy and electric vehicles.
Amid the suspected sabotage of undersea cables, we ask a Finnish telecoms company are firms spending enough money to protect critical infrastructure?
And a historic moment for Indian cricket as Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in IPL history, fetching $3.2 million.
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The offer proposes wealthier countries give $250bn per year by 2035 to developing nations to help tackle climate change. We find out more. The world's largest man-made reservoir, Lake Kariba, has been hit by drought. We hear about the consequences this could have in the economies of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Bitcoin has been on a streak of almost daily all-time highs since the US election. We find out why.
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Spain hits budget airlines with big fines for putting extra charges on passengers, but the airlines say they'll fight this through the European courts if necessary.
Japan launches another stimulus package to try to boost its economy, but will consumers, given $200, actually spend it or save it?
And the Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Michael Johnson on his plan to transform top-level athletics.
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Andrew Peach discussed Gary Gensler’s announcement that he will resign as Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission on the day that Donald Trump takes office. Gensler is known to be a sceptic of crypto currencies unlike the incoming President who received heavy backing from the crypto community during the election.The IG Metall trade union in Germany announces that it will urge workers at Volkswagen to go on strike from December. VW is threatening to shut some of its German factories for the first time in its history. And Swedish battery maker Northvolt has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the USA.
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Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of the airport deal and another one to develop power transmission lines in Kenya - post the US indictment. We hear from the government spokesperson Gabriel Muthuma.
We get reaction from India to the criminal charges against Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest men.
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Gautam Adani, chair of India’s Adani Group and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, has been indicted in a New York federal court alongside others over an alleged multi-billion-dollar fraud scheme.
Archegos founder Bill Hwang has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for orchestrating one of the largest economic frauds in U.S. history.
We also explore the Bangladesh Central Bank’s efforts to recover funds siphoned abroad.
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Both Ford and VW are cutting jobs in Europe. Why is it that Germany's car industry is no longer the powerhouse that it used to be? We've been hearing from Ford's boss in the UK.
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We're about to hear from US Prosecutors on what Google could be expected to do to limit it's near monopoly on internet searching. Could they be forced to sell off their Chrome browser, and what difference would that make?
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Donald Trump says Howard Lutnick, the boss of financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald, will spearhead the administration's "tariff and trade agenda".
Meanwhile, Pakistan's former climate change minister Sherry Rehman, sparks a debate at the UN climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan saying attendees are there “for life and death reasons.”
And what does the future hold for fashion house Chanel which been without a lead designer for months?
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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says that damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea looks like an act of sabotage. We ask if companies and countries are spending enough to protect this key infrastructure.
Also, farmers in France continue protesting against a potential trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur countries in South America.
And the boss of one of Africa's biggest banks tells us why he's bullish on African free trade.
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On the programme,the G20 summit begins in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on mobilising finance, boosting investments, and reinforcing the global financial safety net.
Also, Denmark's Green Tripartite Minister, Jeppe Bruus, speaks with Rahul Tandon about the world’s first tax on livestock emissions and the reasons behind this groundbreaking decision.
Plus, India’s Supreme Court rebukes Delhi authorities for delays in implementing pollution controls as the chief minister calls the severe air quality in northern India "a medical emergency."
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India’s capital Delhi has overtaken the Pakistani city of Lahore as the most polluted city on Earth. Devina Gupta asked daily wage workers how they are coping while doing their duties.
In Spain, political pressure builds as Valencia’s leader faces backlash over the deadly October floods… We’ll hear from Spain’s economy minister on the government’s response.
Plus, a seven-year-old programming prodigy from Russia wows the tech world. Could he be the youngest head of training in a major IT company?"
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