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25:47

The legal spotlight falls on tech giants Meta and Google

World Business Report ·

2026/02/27

With a landmark court case in California hearing from a woman who says tech giants Meta and YouTube’s owner Google harmed her mental health as a child, we catch up with our correspondent in Los Angeles, Peter Bowes, on the legal proceedings and discuss how damaging and addictive social media websites can be during a person's formative years. Elsewhere, as Netflix squabbles with Paramount for control of Warner Brothers Discovery and its worldwide franchises including Harry Potter and Superman, we

8:58

Another business leader steps down over ties with...

World Business Report ·

2026/02/26

The president and chief executive of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende is stepping down after an investigation into his links with Jeffrey Epstein. The Forum says it found no additional concerns. The price of lithium, a key ingredient in EV batteries, has surged after one of the world’s top producers, Zimbabwe, suddenly banned exports.We also hear from Volvo UK over the recall of electric cars over a fire risk with some of its batteries.

26:27

US eases restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba

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2026/02/25

The United States says it will ease restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba's private sector as Washington's blockade leads to a worsening crisis on the Caribbean island.Former US treasury secretary and onetime Harvard president Larry Summers retires from his roles at the university. Elsewhere in Milan, Gucci is facing a backlash after using AI to make images to promote its forthcoming show at Milan Fashion Week. Critics have questioned how using AI instead of human models and photographers

8:56

China and Germany’s leaders meet, seeking closer ties

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2026/02/25

The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says there is a 'great opportunity' to develop a relationship with China, following a meeting with its leader Xi Jinping, in Beijing.Merz is currently on his first visit to China, which is Germany's biggest trading partner, since becoming leader 10 months ago.Plus a dispute is brewing between Washington and an AI company over military use of its technology.Presenter: Bisi AdebayoProducer: Matt Lines Editor: Justin Bones

26:26

President Trump is set to deliver the 2026 State of...

World Business Report ·

2026/02/24

President Donald Trump is delivering the 2026 State of the Union address to the nation. We examine how this might affect the state of the US economy. Also what does the business community want to hear in the coming year ? A Florida based business shares his thoughts with us. Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What impact is the war having on the economies of the two countries?And Novo Nordisk is halving the US list price of its most popular weight-loss drug. This

8:49

What does Trump's new 10% tariff mean for consumers?

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2026/02/24

President Trump's new global 10% tariff comes into force today, and could rise to 15% for all of the US's trade partners.We find out what it means for Americans, and who if anyone could get a refund from the original tariffs.Plus after four years, what is the economic cost of war for Ukraine?Presenter: Leanna ByrneProducer: Matt Lines Editor: Justin Bones

26:26

EU puts its trade deal with the US on hold

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2026/02/23

We look at one of the world's biggest trading blocks the EU which has now delayed ratifying its trade deal with the EU. Rahul Tandon talks to the retailer from Colorado and Ulrike Malmendier, a member of the German Council of Economic experts.Also, we find out what is the current situation in Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. And the boss of Netflix, Ted Sarandos tells the BBC its bid for Warner Brothers is better than a rival one from Paramount.

8:55

Nations react to US tariff chaos

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2026/02/23

Countries around the world are once again facing a lack of clarity over US trade policy, following the US Supreme Court's ruling that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are illegal. In response, President Trump said he'll immediately introduce a new fifteen per cent import tax.Both India and the EU postpone progress on trade with the US as they try and work out what new tariff arrangements mean for them.Plus we hear from the boss of Netflix about the ongoing battle to buy Warner

26:28

Trump announces new 10% global tariff after Supreme...

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2026/02/20

Donald Trump calls the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs "deeply disappointing" as he announces a new 10% levy on global imports.In this special programme we take a closer look at that Supreme Court ruling, with reaction from businesses and global trade experts...and from the toy company which took on President Trump to win the case. And will companies have a fighting chance of gaining compensation for the money they feel they have lost due to tariffs? We hear from one

8:57

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

World Business Report ·

2026/02/20

We have the latest from New York with the BBC's Michelle Fleury. And we hear from Beth Benike, the owner of Busy Baby baby products in Minnesota. Plus we ask Diane Swonk, KMPG's Chief US Economist what this all means for the US economy?

26:30

Nationwide union strike in Argentina over labour reforms

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2026/02/19

Buenos Aires comes to a halt as workers stage another general strike over labour reforms, with protestors gathering outside Congress, as politicians inside debated. Also, why has the US trade deficit reached a record-high of $1.2 trillion. And, as Nestlé announces its full years results we hear why the company is selling off its ice-cream business.(Picture: Demonstrators take part in a protest outside Argentina's National Congress on the day lawmakers discuss labor reforms proposed by President

8:56

Has controversy overshadowed India’s AI summit?

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2026/02/19

Leanna Byrne looks at the opening of India’s AI Impact Summit, where the withdrawal of Microsoft founder Bill Gates has cast a shadow after he cancelled his keynote appearance. His foundation says he stepped back to avoid distracting from the event.France and Germany are at odds over their joint next-generation fighter jet project, raising doubts about its future.And the IMF warns China is relying too heavily on industrial subsidies.

26:33

Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media...

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2026/02/18

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a California court on Wednesday, defending his leadership in a landmark case over whether social media is addictive for children.Banking giants JPMorganChase is to open more than 160 new branches in over 30 states. So why the move back into launching physical banks when a lot of the industry is moving away from them - and towards online banking?And Researchers say the world's main coffee-growing regions are getting hotter every year because of climate change -

26:33

Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media...

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2026/02/18

The Meta boss defended his leadership and answered questions about Instagram, with reports from the courtroom saying he was testy under questioning. Also, why is JPMorganChase opening more than 160 new bank branches in the United States in a world of online banking? And a coffee producer in Brazil explains how climate change has seen coffee bean prices almost double. (Picture: Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Meta Platforms, arrives for a court appearance at the Los Angeles County

8:57

Is it a Tokyo drift for tourism?

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2026/02/18

We hear from a tour guide in Tokyo as the number of oversees visitors to Japan has fallen for the first time in four years partly because of a big drop in tourists from China after a diplomatic row between the two countriesAlso a farmer tells us about the impact of a Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in South Africaand inflation falls in the UKPresenter: Leanna ByrneProducers: Amber Mehmood and Huma Shah Editor: Justin Bones

26:28

Shein under the EU's microscope

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2026/02/18

With the European Union launching a formal investigation into fast fashion giant Shein over the Chinese business’ possible breaches of digital law, we hear from Thomas Regnier on what the EU Commission’s concerns are. Andrew Peach speaks to Oscar-winning film and TV producer Tom Nunan on the latest in Netflix and Paramount’s tug-of-war over Warner Bros. Elsewhere, German drugs giant Bayer proposes to pay more than US$7.25bn (£5.35bn) to settle claims that its weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. And

8:49

France and India close to landing fighter plane deal

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2026/02/17

A $35 billion deal would see France delivering over 100 Rafale jet fighters. The talks are taking places as a major conference on AI gets underway in Delhi. Also, Warner Brothers Discovers says it will temporarily re-open negotiations with Paramount Skydance in another takeover twist. And we hear about a mini gold rush near Johannesburg in South Africa.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Craig Henderson

26:27

India steps into the AI spotlight

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2026/02/16

Delhi is hosting an artificial intelligence summit with politicians and tech executives from more than 20 different countries convening in India to discuss how AI could reshape economies and regulation. Elsewhere, Sam Fenwick looks at what a major factory closure means for South Africa's sugarcane farmers. And, who will actually buy Warner Brothers Discovery? (Picture: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) after he inaugurates India AI impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi, India. Credit: PRESS

9:11

Disney bites back to protect its characters

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2026/02/16

The US entertainment giant accuses ByteDance of stealing its intellectual property by training its new AI tool, Seedance, on Disney characters and images of real-life actors. ByteDance says it will address Disney’s concerns. Plus, Cuba cancels a prestigious cigar festival in a worsening fuel crisis caused by the US blocking oil from reaching the island. And Dave Stewart from the British eighties pop duo, The Eurythmics, talks about his new business venture. Presenter: Gideon Long Senior Producer:

26:26

Cuba goes dark

World Business Report ·

2026/02/13

Cuba goes dark as fuel shortages affect power supplies. We hear from the people affected by the outages, and the price the island nation is paying as the darkness spreads. As we approach the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we speak to the man in charge of keeping the power going as Ukraine approaches a humanitarian crisis.In Bangladesh, we get reaction as the Bangladesh National Party and allies win a commanding, two‑thirds‑plus majority in the first general election

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