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8:56

“Piracy” in the Caribbean?

World Business Report ·

2025/12/11

Gideon Long speaks to a former Venezuelan diplomat about the US seizure of an oil tanker off the country's coastline. Where was it going and what could it mean for global oil supplies? Plus, the typhoon survivors from the Philippines taking oil giant Shell to court. And how does the World Cup ticket ballot actually work?

26:12

Interest rates: Will the cuts help Americans?

World Business Report ·

2025/12/10

Could Americans finally get some financial relief? The Fed has cut interest rates to a three-year low, and President Trump promises to make ‘America affordable again.’ We speak to a business owner and a former Federal Reserve economist.Why is silver hitting record highs?And in Italy, the nations food has been granted the world’s first-ever heritage status.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.(Photo: US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference

8:52

What’s up with surging silver prices?

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2025/12/10

Silver is trading at record highs as demand from the tech industry soars — Leanna Byrne finds out why the precious metal has become one of the market’s hottest assets. The boss of Coupang, South Korea’s largest online retailer, resigns after the country’s biggest-ever data breach. And Amazon plans to double its investment in India by 2030.

26:26

The chip race heats up as the White House eases rules...

World Business Report ·

2025/12/09

President Donald Trump has opened the door for China to buy Nvidia’s most advanced semiconductors — a U-turn on President Biden’s policy and a move that could reshape the global AI race.We'll also look at what’s behind sweeping raids across Argentine football, with tax officials targeting the football federation and several top clubs.And the US job market rose to a five-month high in October. Why?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

8:54

Does China actually want Nvidia’s AI chips?

World Business Report ·

2025/12/09

President Donald Trump has given Nvidia the green light to sell more advanced AI chips to China, reversing a key Biden-era restriction. Hannah Mullane asks what economic impact could this have? Plus, in Hollywood, the battle to buy Warner Brothers is far from over. And the surge in demand for luxury fashion at African airports.

26:27

Paramount Skydance has made another offer to buy...

World Business Report ·

2025/12/08

Paramount is back, challenging Netflix in a takeover battle for Warner Brothers Discovery that could reshape the global streaming industry. What could the bidding war mean for Hollywood? We'll get reaction from an Oscar-winning producer.And as Syria marks a year since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, we hear why its economy remains extremely fragile.And while China’s exports are booming, many US farmers are feeling the strain — hit by low prices and years of disrupted sales to China. Now President

8:53

Paramount challenges Netflix

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2025/12/08

Paramount Skydance is launching a hostile bid worth more than 100 billion dollars in a last ditch effort to stop its sale to Netflix. Leanna Byrne asks, what does Netflix need to do to get the deal done?Also, China is running a massive trade surplus, and other countries aren't happy about it. And Elon Musk escalates his clash with the European Commission after an EU fine over blue tick badges.

26:26

Netflix to take over Warner Bros film and streaming...

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2025/12/05

Netflix has agreed to buy the film and streaming businesses of Warner Bros Discovery for $72bn in a major Hollywood deal. Warner Bros owns the streaming service HBO Max, as well as major franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. Is this the beginning of a radical reshaping of the US media industry? Indian officials say they have arrested one of the world's most wanted traffickers of tiger body parts. We hear from a wildlife crime expert about the size of the trade and the threat to tiger

10:21

Netflix buys Warner Bros

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2025/12/05

In Hollywood’s biggest plot twist of the year, Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros' streaming and studio business for $72bn (£54bn) in a deal that can potentially pave the way for a radical reshaping of the US media industry.Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to provide uninterrupted fuel supplies for India as Delhi faces heavy pressure to stop buying oil from Moscow. Also, in India, the civil aviation ministry says it's immediately suspending some rules governing pilots' night working

26:17

Will Putin's visit to India help Russia to continue...

World Business Report ·

2025/12/04

President Putin has arrived in India for talks expected to focus on trade and expanding defence ties. India, like China, has been a big purchaser of Russian oil and has been accused by the West of financing the war. We hear from Russia and oil industry experts.Also, why scam centres in Myanmar have attracted the attention of both government forces and insurgent groups.And what next for Eurovision? Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott the song contest after Israel is allowed to compete

8:57

Putin in India

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2025/12/04

Russia's president Vladimir Putin is visiting India. Economic cooperation is high on the agenda and, for India, its relationship with Russia is even more important with high US tariffs hurting the country's export market.The maker of the diabetes drug, Ozempic, could be facing a major headache after a court in India told a generic drugs company that they could export Novo Nordisk's key ingredient without patent protection And the EU is looking into the way Meta uses AI in WhatsApp. Presenter:

26:09

EU set to put forward proposal to spend Russian state...

World Business Report ·

2025/12/03

The EU's proposal would see €140bn of Russian state assets held in Belgium transformed into a "reparations loan". We hear the concerns from the Belgians - do they have cause for concern?Also, how the current tensions between the US and Venezuela will impact oil exports.And, what are your Spotify listening habits?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

8:56

Can Europe survive without Russian gas?

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2025/12/03

The European Union says it will stop buying Russian gas from 2027, but why is it taking so long as Russia continues to use money from fossil fuels to fund its campaign in Ukraine? William Lee Adams finds out.Also, France's president heads to China hoping to resolve a series of trade disagreements. India's government has scrapped an order to smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-run cyber safety app on all new devices. Presenter: William Lee Adams Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin

26:13

Trump launches savings scheme for newborn babies

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2025/12/02

Ed Butler explores Invest America, a new US government initiative aimed at boosting long-term investment among younger citizens. The plan gives every newborn Americans $1,000 to invest in stocks and shares for their future, and is part of President Trump's controversial 'Big, beautiful' spending bill. We’ll also look at concerns over why India is requiring telecom companies to pre-install a government tracking app on all new mobile phones. And we revisit a 90s classic — the Tamagotchi is back on

8:56

Oil shortage could leave country without fuel

World Business Report ·

2025/12/02

Today, Serbia's only oil refinery is due to shut down, all because of US sanctions on the national oil company, which is mostly Russian-owned. So, what will this mean for the country's energy and how badly will it harm its economy? And Netflix has reportedly put in a second-round bid for parts of Warner Bros Discovery. Leanna Byrne looks at what Netflix actually wants. Also, for the first time in more than 20 years, a rare Fabergé egg is going up for auction. Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer:

26:26

US manufacturing sounds alarm bells on the economy

World Business Report ·

2025/12/01

The two sides of the American economy today as consumers spend on Cyber Monday but manufacturers issue dire warnings. Presenter Bisi Adebayo hears from Jamaica which has just been promised a $7b billion boost as it rebuilds after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. And Serbia is warning it could be just days away from a major fuel crisis - the country’s biggest oil refinery may have to shut down unless the United States grants it a license to keep operating under sanctions rules.You can

8:57

Online retail giant hack exposes nearly 34 million...

World Business Report ·

2025/12/01

South Korea's largest online retailer, Coupang, has apologised for a massive data breach potentially involving nearly 34 million local customer accounts. And why did China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracted in November? Also, smartphone makers are asked to preload an India state-owned cybersecurity app that cannot be deleted on all new devices. Presenter: Hannah Mullane Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin Bones

26:26

US Black Friday sales

World Business Report ·

2025/11/28

Bisi Adebayo examines the sales statistics for Black Friday in the US to find out how confident the US consumer is feeling in an economy squeezed by higher prices and tighter budgets.And as Chancellor Merz writes to the EU Commission to ask for a reprieve on a deadline to phase out petrol and diesel cars, we speak to an auto-industry expert to find out why the German car industry is finding it hard to turn electric. Photo by CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH/EPA/Shutterstock. Shoppers rest after

8:49

India economy grows faster than expected

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2025/11/28

India’s economy grew 8.2% year-on-year for the period of July-September. The figures are largely being attributed to a boost in consumption, which makes up 60% of India’s GDP. General strikes are taking place across Italy today over the government's proposed 2026 budget law. And why are American retailers hiring a record low number of temporary workers this holiday season? Presenter: Stephen Ryan Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin Bones

26:27

Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades

World Business Report ·

2025/11/28

With Hong Kong's emergency services dealing with their deadliest fire in decades, that's so far claimed the lives of 83 people at Wang Fuk Court, we look at the safety of the world's tallest buildings.Andrew Peach hears how relations between the United States and Venezuela are deteriorating, and what impact it is having on the aviation sector. And we look at the risks posed by the multi-million pound trade of illegal English Premier League football shirts. The latest business and finance news from

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