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Farming during Europe's intense heatwave
Farmers across Europe are trying to protect their crops as an intense heatwave grips the continent....
ListenRussia's economy is hurting
Ukrainian drone attacks are causing fuel headaches for Russian motorists. Fuel purchases are restricted...
ListenUK PM announces resignation
Sir Keir Starmer says he will step down as Labour leader and UK prime minister. What does the political...
ListenUK PM Resigns: What Business Wants Now
Keir Starmer announces he is stepping down as Britain's Prime Minister, triggering a Labour leadership...
ListenWorld Cup hydration breaks give advertisers advantage
The World Cup hydration breaks are giving players the chance to cool off, but we look at why this is...
ListenIndia's biggest ever share offer
IPO aims to raise $4 billion for Jio Platforms hopes, the telecom unit of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's...
ListenUS lifts Iran naval blockade following US-Iran deal
The US has lifted its Iran naval blockade following the US-Iran deal. Both countries have signed a deal...
ListenEyes on the Strait of Hormuz as oil tankers start moving
US and Iranian officials have signed a 'memorandum of understanding' to end the war which began in March....
ListenIs Russia running short on fuel?
Donald Trump’s new Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has held interest rates steady at his first...
ListenReady, Fed, Go!
US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh who was appointed by Trump is to set to oversee his first meeting, but will...
ListenSpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Elon Musk's SpaceX has overtaken Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company after a surge...
ListenWhy is consumer spending falling in China?
China's consumer spending and investment have fallen to levels unseen since the pandemic but what does...
ListenHow will a US and Iran deal affect global shipping?
The US and Iran agree deal to end war and could lead to supplies of gas and oil flowing more freely...
ListenWill energy prices come down after US and Iran deal?
The US and Iran have reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. We will be hearing what this...
ListenElon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares soared following the company's...
ListenSpaceX Begins Trading in Landmark $1.8 Trillion Listing
Today is the day SpaceX begins trading on public markets after raising around $75 billion in one of...
ListenIt's official: 2026 is an El Niño year
El Niño has officially begun, according to scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration....
ListenSpaceX Prepares for a Historic Market Launch
Wall Street is preparing for what could be the biggest IPO in history as SpaceX gets ready to begin...
ListenUS inflation hits three-year high
Gideon Long dives into the latest US inflation figures after prices rose at their fastest pace in three...
ListenUS Inflation Hits Three-Year High as Energy Prices Surge
The cost of goods in the United States is rising at its fastest pace in three years, with inflation...
ListenUK watchdog investigates mega takeover with Paramount and Warner Bros
The UK competition watchdog started the investigation into Paramount Skydance's $110bn takeover of Warner...
ListenChina and North Korea: Strengthening Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped up a two-day visit to North Korea featuring military honours,...
ListenAnother legal setback for Trump
A federal judge has overturned the $100,000 H 1B visa application fee ordered by President Donald Trump...
ListenMarkets Rattled by Tech Sell-Off and Middle East Tensions
Global stock markets have fallen sharply after a sell-off in technology shares combined with growing...
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