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  What the paramount warner merger could mean for Hollywood 21.09.2026 26นาที

  Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with dozens of US states, removing a major hurdle to its $110bn (£82.8bn) merger with Warner Bros Discovery. We hear from the Hollywood film editor.Also in the show, we are looking ahead to talks between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping this week and we hear of more passenger chaos, this time in US airports.(Picture: Paramount water tower at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. Credit: Reuters)
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  Novo Nordisk shares slide 21.09.2026 8นาที

  Shares in Novo, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy have fallen more than five per cent as the Danish pharmaceutical company sets out its future growth strategy. China and the US talk AI ahead of talks between the countries' leaders this week. And thousands protest in Barcelona against overtourism and plans to expand the city's airport. Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Barbara George
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  Saudi Arabia halts October crude deliveries to some European refineries 18.09.2026 26นาที

  The situation is a result of reduced deliveries of crude oil via Saudi Arabia's East/West pipeline which was attacked by Houthi rebels from Yemen.Warren Buffett's son Howard replaces him as Chair of Berkshire Hathaway.And we why US College football is coming to Wembley Stadium in London.
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  Japan is raising rates again 18.09.2026 8นาที

  Japan's central bank has raised interest rates to their highest level since 1995, we'll be finding out how one business is feeling and will more rate hikes be the new normal. The Australian government is considering a total ban on smart glasses in its offices and schools over security concerns. And Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé has ended his partnership with Nike after two decades. Presenter: Guy Kilty Producer: Barbara George
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  Canada wants closer ties with the European Union 17.09.2026 26นาที

  Canada's PM Mark Carney is in Europe to discuss an EU-Canada Associate Member deal. President Trump suggests such a deal would be ‘hostile act’.Motorists in Nigeria express fury at the rising cost of petrol and diesel.And thousands of staff at a UK bank are demanding concessions after the company said it wants employees to work from the office more often.
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  How can the EU make a social media ban a success? 17.09.2026 8นาที

  The European Union has announced plans for a social media ban for young people at the same time that tech bosses have backed restrictions for similar age groups. Luke Wilson hears from a researcher of Digital Child Futures about what makes a successful ban.Plus, as Americans Todd Boehly and Mark Walter sell their stakes in Chelsea, where does this leave the football club?
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  Fed raises US interest rates by 0.25% 16.09.2026 26นาที

  The Federal Reserve has raised rates for the first time since 2023 the bank focuses on inflation fight. Chair Kevin Warsh defied Donald Trump’s calls for lower borrowing costs.2026 summer wheat exports from Russia and Ukraine will be 60% lower than pre-war average. Attacks on ports and shipping are to blame. Experts tell World Business Report that global wheat prices are likely to rise.One of Ed Sheeran's support acts has been dropped by his US concert promoter for his views on Palestine. World Business Report looks at the financial fall-out.
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  US businesses brace for Fed decision 16.09.2026 9นาที

  As businesses in the US prepare themselves for a potential interest rates hike, Luke Wilson hears from a dairy farmer about how it could impact his bottom line.Plus, as President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen backs a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the EU we ask, just what could that relationship look like?
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  Why are you paying more to borrow money? 15.09.2026 26นาที

  In recent weeks the US Treasury Secretary has tried to tame the bond markets. The cost of bonds affects how much you pay for borrowing such as mortgages and credit cards. But can Scott Bessent succeed where so many before him have failed?Also the luxury brand LVMH appears to be losing some of its shine. Why has the luxury giant lost its appeal and how much is the second-hand market to blame?Elsewhere the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed more than 3,400 people, what does it take to develop a vaccine?(Photo Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)
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  How rising fuel is affecting German industry 15.09.2026 8นาที

  As fuel prices rise across the world, Luke Wilson hears from an economist in Germany about the impact on the country's industry.Plus, how are costs to borrow money affecting mortgage rates?
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  Does AI need a kill switch? 14.09.2026 27นาที

  Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark speaks to the BBC about the dangers of AI development and need for regulation, as the world's biggest AI bosses call for a pause in development, we find out does AI need a kill switch?Also, Africa’s biggest ever share sale has been launched, Aliko Dangote wants millions of Nigerians to own a piece of his oil refinery, to help his plans for expansion. And Russia’s wartime economy may still be growing, but are businesses and ordinary Russians beginning to feel the strain?PHOTO CREDIT: BBC NEWS YOUTUBE
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  Is an AI 'slowdown' even possible without China? 14.09.2026 8นาที

  As bosses of AI companies call for a 'slowdown' in the development of the technology, the BBC's Luke Wilson explores if it's even possible without China onboard. Plus, Africa's biggest ever public share has opened in Nigeria and how are oil prices reacting to the closure of a key pipeline in Saudi Arabia.
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  Global shipping threatened by Houthi military advances 11.09.2026 26นาที

  The Houthis now control the vital Red Sea waterway including the key shipping lane through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. We hear from maritime and security experts.    As oil prices hit an unprecedented six dollars per barrel in the U.S., we go to South Dakota and Massachusetts to speak to American business owners about the impact of higher prices and lower wages.    And on the twenty fifth anniversary of 9/11,  the Speaker of the New York City Council tells us about how her city fought back, but also about the environmental consequences of the attack.   (Image Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)
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  "It's like somebody turned the faucet off" - gas prices keep inflation high 11.09.2026 8นาที

  Prices in the US rose by 3.4% in the year to August, with the cost of living being pushed up by higher gasoline prices. We hear how one business is being impacted. China sets targets to boost the percentage of EV's and autonomous vehicles on its roads. And athletes compete for a share of 10 million dollars at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest Hungary. Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Barbara George
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  China’s President to travel to the BRICS summit in India 10.09.2026 26นาที

  The visit to New Delhi is Xi Jinping’s first trip to India in seven years. But will this diplomatic overture lead to stronger business ties between the two countries? We go to our correspondent on the ground who tells us more. How much does the BRICS summit matter? A Brazilian economist tells us her view. An expert on Yemen explains the latest shipping crisis in the region, after Houthi rebels take the city of Mocha on the Red Sea.We go to New York to speak to a mathematician who says the field is in trouble — because of AI.And the revelation that AI companies are buying rare books and destroying them has sent shockwaves through the books market — one rare book seller tells us why AI companies want the books and what it's doing to his business.(Image Credit: Reuters)
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  ECB hikes rates to 2.5% 10.09.2026 8นาที

  The European Central Bank has raised its key interest rate to 2.5%, as it steps up efforts to bring inflation under control. Will be taking a look at the kind of impact this is having and will other central banks follow suit. Oil as hit over a hundred dollars a barrel, with jet fuel costs in some parts of the world pushed even higher. And the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei goes on trial in New York. Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Barbara George
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  Is AI a threat to humanity? 09.09.2026 26นาที

  An Anthropic researcher's post on X that there is a 10% chance that AI "could kill all humans" has been viewed more than ten million times. It comes as Jacob Coxon resigns from the company warning that the two top companies are not "acting responsibly." But others say the warnings are overblown. We hear from experts and the public. We go to the U.S. where Apple is launching a new product, the first foldable iPhone — the first such launch with new CEO John Ternus. And a food safety crackdown in Mumbai, India's financial capital, has gone viral — with thousands of restaurant raids, and photos of filthy kitchens shared widely online.(Photo: REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo )
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  World oil price hits $100 09.09.2026 8นาที

  Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as tensions escalate in the Middle East, we'll be finding out what this means for consumers this winter. Some of Europe's biggest airlines call for firings over air traffic control outages in the UK as hundreds of flights are cancelled in the UK's busiest airport. And Apple gets set to unveil its latest products with a new boss at the helm. Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Barbara George
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  UK bans trade with Israeli West Bank settlements 08.09.2026 26นาที

  The UK has announced new measures targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including a ban on trade with settlement businesses. The move follows a joint declaration supported by 12 countries, amid concerns over the expansion of settlements. Israel has responded by announcing the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem and imposing entry bans on a number of British officials.Canada is hitting back at the latest US tariffs, imposing duties on around $20 billion of American imports in a dollar-for-dollar response.And thieves have stolen two paintings worth millions from a museum dedicated to impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir.(Photo: Jamal Awad / Reuters)
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  Tariff tensions heat up 08.09.2026 8นาที

  Canadian retaliatory tariffs on a range of US goods worth around £20bn dollars have come into effect. We'll hear from a dairy farmer in Ohio about the impact of this.The boss of Dubai Airport says it's bouncing back, even while war in the Middle East continues. And Singapore's Prime Minister gets a 1 million dollar pay rise. Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Barbara George