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Musk bids to purchase Open AI

Elon Musk has bid to purchase the non profit tech firm, Open AI President Donald Trump says he's going to impose a 25% import tax on imports of steel and aluminium from abroad And is the US falling out of love with fast food? McDonald’s sales have declined, we find out why

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Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium

US President Donald Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports on Monday—a move that will have the biggest impact on Canada. Is tech failure at a multinational corporation and putting customers offline for a few hours worse than a cyberattack at a small company in one city? We hear about major disruptions to IT systems and how difficult it is to assess the most damage. The US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has been told to stop minting one-cent coins, or pennies, by US President Donald Trump in an announcement on social media. So, is this the end of the one-cent coin, and what difference does that make if one cent won't buy you very much? We hear experts’ thoughts.

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3 DAYS AGO

Japan's Prime Minister visits Donald Trump

President Trump says the US will export record volumes of liquified natural gas to Japan. And USAID should be closed down, according to Trump. Also on the programme today, the British government has demanded that Apple provide its security agencies with backdoor access to encrypted data stored by users across the world. And now that the wildfires around Los Angeles have been contained, how will the region recover and rebuild? The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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3 DAYS AGO

Japan's leader is meeting President Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts the Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time, as the two allies work to boost business and security ties. But, given Japan runs a trade defecit with America - can the two stay on friendly economic terms? We hear from one business owner who certainly hopes so... Also on the programme today we'll be live at a major meeting of those looking to mine critical minerals in Africa. And it's Super Bowl Sunday in the United States this weekend and that means a lot of people watching television adverts which cost companies million dollars. Despite their cost, are these ads good for business? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

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4 DAYS AGO

South Africa's president addresses the nation as the economy struggles

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his first State of the Nation address since last year's elections, focusing on development and driving economic growth, job creation, and development. Norwegian energy giant Equinor is halving investment in renewable energy over the next two years while increasing oil and gas production. And Sam Fenwick also hears about more than 100 farmers in County Kerry in southwest Ireland, who are set to become millionaires after their dairy cooperative agreed to sell its shares to the Kerry Group, one of Ireland's biggest food producers.

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5 DAYS AGO

Tariff wars: What can the World Trade Organisation do?

China complains to the World Trade Organisation about Donald Trump's tariffs, but with no active judging panel, what can the WTO do? Roger Hearing discusses why the US Postal Service has U-turned after refusing to handle any parcels from China and Hong Kong, as well as the growing trade war between the World's two leading economies. Elsewhere, the issue of de-banking has been debated in the US Congress, so are financial institutions discriminating against certain groups or industries? And a man from Indonesia has been hired as Japan's first-ever foreign bus driver. Does this show the Japanese government's new determination to let in more overseas workers? The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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5 DAYS AGO

Spain: EU remains “key player” in transatlantic trade

Economy and trade minister Carlos Cuerpo outlines the strong trade ties between Madrid and Beijing, with Spain importing large volumes of trucks, cars, vans and spare parts from China. After the United States, China is the European Union’s second-biggest trading partner. Why has the US Postal Service changed its mind and is now accepting all packages from China and Hong Kong? And Honda’s share price rises on reports a merger with Nissan may be called off.

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6 DAYS AGO

China hits back - the latest in the trade war

The US China tariffs are still on, even if Donald Trump pressed pause on the ones on Mexico and Canada. A call had been expected between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart... but it hasn't happened - and the US president says he's in no hurry. So, it's 10% on China's imports to the US and China has put on its own 10% on US goods and curbing exports of rare earth metals. We'll bring you the latest in the trade war. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

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The day’s top stories from BBC News, including the latest from Gaza, on US politics and about the Ukraine conflict. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.

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How did the planet's richest people make their billions? From celebrities and secretive CEOs to sporting legends and tech titans, Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng find out, and then decide whether they think they’re good, bad, or just another billionaire. Ever wondered how Taylor Swift went from country singer to money-spinner? How Amazon boss Jeff Bezos came to launch one of the biggest corporations of the internet age? And how six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan made his fortune with Nike? Good Bad Billionaire is here to analyse the minds, motives and money of some of the world's wealthiest individuals. No detail is too small and no story too wild to uncover. Join us on a global journey, discovering all we can about some of the richest people on the planet. We hear about billionaires in Russia, China, New Zealand, India, Nigeria and the UK. In the United States, there are those who made their money in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street and high street fashion. Exploring the lives of Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch, El Chapo, Narayana Murthy and Kim Kardashian, this podcast paints a vivid picture of business, entrepreneurship, capitalism and how our world really works. In season two, we learn how the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Peter Jackson, Doris Fisher and George Soros came to join the billionaires' club. We explore how Tiger Woods went from a child golfing prodigy to the world’s highest paid athlete, how a communist mime artist became the boss of fashion house Prada and how Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich bought an English football club. Find out how Mukesh Ambani became Asia’s richest person, and how Patrice Motsepe became the first black billionaire in a post-apartheid South Africa. Plus, we examine some of the biggest names behind the technology shaping our world – the founders of TikTok, Google, ChatGPT, Alibaba and Bumble. But it's not just how these billionaires made their money; it's what they did with it next. Ultimately, Simon and Zing consider whether they think these people are a force for “good”, the opposite, or somewhere in between. Join Simon Jack, business editor for BBC News, and journalist, author and podcaster Zing Tsjeng as this podcast unravels tales of fortune, power, ambition and moral responsibility, and invites you to make up your own mind: are they Good, Bad, or Just Another Billionaire? We’d love to hear your feedback. Email goodbadbillionaire@bbc.com or drop us a text or WhatsApp to +1 (917) 686-1176. To find out more about the show and read our privacy notice, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/goodbadbillionaire

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Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, narrates 100 programmes that retell humanity's history through the objects we have made.

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'Jaw dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works. Word of God: A billionaire family's mission to amass ancient biblical treasures leads to them getting caught up in an international web of looted artefacts, forgeries and criminal networks. Art sleuth Ben Lewis uncovers how the Green family - owners of America's Hobby Lobby craft stores - spent millions racing to gather biblical manuscripts and artefacts. Their unprecedented collecting spree - 40,000 items in just three years - triggers a government investigation and alarms biblical scholars worldwide. When papyrologist Roberta Mazza begins questioning the collection's origins, she finds herself drawn into an investigation stretching from the Vatican City through Istanbul to Oxford University's hallowed halls. Through exclusive access to key players, Lewis reveals how thousands of allegedly looted treasures were smuggled into America labelled as "ceramic tiles", whilst priceless items like ancient Babylonian tablets and early Christian manuscripts were acquired through suspicious means. As investigators close in and scholars expose forgeries, the story expands beyond looted antiquities to raise profound questions about faith, power and cultural heritage. A respected Oxford professor stands accused of betrayal, federal agents demand the return of prized possessions, and the museum's ambitious mission becomes entangled in the dark world of international antiquities trafficking. From Washington D.C. to the Vatican City, this is a story about what happens when religious certainty meets the dangerous world of ancient treasures.

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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

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Global perspectives on one big story. In-depth insights from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider. Make sense of the news with our experts around the world, every Monday to Friday. Episodes will be ready by 10:30 GMT. Host Katya Adler and our BBC teams guide you through one major global news story each episode. From Beijing to Boston, Baghdad to Bangalore, our unrivalled reach will take you beyond the headlines to help understand and explore what’s happening. The Global News Podcast brings you the latest updates and, on The Global Story, we will drill deep into a single story. From the climate emergency, to the burning questions around Artificial Intelligence, to the movements of money and markets, and the power of the ballot and the bullet. Katya Adler has been a BBC correspondent and editor for more than 25 years, covering conflicts in the Middle East, political and economic crises in Europe, and drug cartels in Mexico. The Global Story team would like to hear your stories and experiences on the issues that we’re covering on the podcast. Please get in touch: theglobalstory@bbc.com #TheGlobalStory and tell us your thoughts on what you would like us to talk about.

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