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Ukraine's Energy Crisis: How can they rebuild?

Ukraine's Energy Crisis: With temperatures already below zero, more than a million Ukrainians are without electricity due to recent attacks targeting the nation’s energy infrastructure. Roger Hearing hears insights from Olga Khakova, deputy director for European energy security at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center. Brazil's Real fluctuates as doubts grow about the government’s economic reforms. Our South America correspondent Ione Wells reports from São Paulo on investor concerns over President Lula’s fiscal plans. India's economy is underperforming, with GDP growth of 5.4% instead of the expected 6.5%. Economist Janhanwi Singh of the Export-Import Bank of India shares her insights on this economic shift. And Yelp turns 20. The online review giant has shaped consumer decisions for two decades, amassing nearly 300 million reviews worldwide. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino reflects on Yelp’s influence and evolution. We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.

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23 HR AGO

Ukrainian businesses struggle after power grid attacks

We'll hear how Ukrainian businesses are coping with regular power outages after Thursday's Russian attacks on the energy sector. Plus, we'll discuss the backlash in China – including criticism from the government – after a BBC interview with Uniqlo's CEO aired yesterday. And as restoration work on France's iconic Notre Dame cathedral is revealed, we'll talk to the man whose company repaired its massive bells. We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.

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Australia approves social media ban on under-16s

Australia will ban under-16s from using social media, after its parliament approved the world's strictest laws. We hear from Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia and Bruce Daisley, an author and technology leader and former vice president of X (former Twitter). Also, where will GenZ shop on Black Friday? And we find out of how the first 24-hour stock exchange will work. 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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France's borrowing costs mount amid growing budget crisis

A political dispute over France's Budget has unsettled financial markets. We'll explore the parliamentary standoff and why politicians are struggling to address the nation's mounting debt. Also – the CEO of Uniqlo shares his ambition to make the brand the world’s largest clothing retailer. And we journey to Greenland, where the capital Nuuk has just opened its first international airport. We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.

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2 DAYS AGO

Gautam Adani: How will US fraud charges affect Indian economy?

India's parliament was suspended after clashes broke between lawmakers. The opposition Congress Party was demanding answers about bribery charges against billionaire Gautam Adani. Also, we hear about trade between Mexico and US from Jorge Castaneda, the former Mexican Foreign Minister. And why rapper Drake is accusing record label Universal Music and streaming platform Spotify of defamation. 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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2 DAYS AGO

Tackling Lebanon's food supply crisis as thousands return home

Thirteen months of cross-border fighting has cost Lebanon an estimated $8.5 billion in physical and economic losses. Who is Jamieson Greer - the man Donald Trump has nominated to lead US trade policy? And why is Thailand sending lemurs and tortoises back to Madagascar? We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.

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3 DAYS AGO

How will Trump employ tariffs on imports during his presidency?

We examine the potential implications of President-elect Donald Trump's planned 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. Also, Israel's security cabinet approves a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. And, as new home sales slump in October, what impact does climate change have on real estate?

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3 DAYS AGO

Trump's tariff threats shake global markets

President-Elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans for sweeping tariffs, raising concerns about their potential impact on both the US and global economies. And we'll also be hearing about the squeeze on jobs and living standards as Namibians get ready to head to the polls. In Europe - tensions between the European Union and China continue to simmer, this time over agricultural exports. Will Bain speaks with Francesco Mutti, CEO of one of the world’s largest exporters of tomato products. We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.

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Season 5: Finding Mr Fox. Investigating a plot to smuggle around a hundred million dollars’ worth of cocaine. Also: Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods. Women accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of rape. And: The Abercrombie Guys. Investigating sexual exploitation claims against the former CEO of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch. Delve into a World of Secrets: the global investigations podcast from the BBC. Uncovering stories around the world and telling them, episode by episode, with gripping storytelling. Latest season: Finding Mr Fox. Investigating a plot to smuggle around a hundred million dollars’ worth of drugs from Brazil to Europe and the miscarriage of justice that followed. But where is the man Brazilian police believe to be at the centre of it all? As the Rich Harvest yacht set off from Brazil to Europe, the sailors on board thought their transatlantic crossing would be the trip of a lifetime. When they stopped for repairs on the African tropical islands of Cape Verde, the lives of the Brazilian crew would be changed forever. Yemisi Adegoke and Colin Freeman retrace the boat’s journey along “Highway 10.” It's a true crime story of smuggling, scandal, narcotics, police raids and injustice, with one question at the centre of it all… where is Mr Fox? Previous seasons of World of Secrets: Season 4: Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods. Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed – then owner of Harrods, one of the most famous shops in the world – is accused of rape and attempted rape by women who worked for him. Now they refuse to be silenced any longer. Season 3: The Apartheid Killer. All the victims were black and the youngest was just 12 years old. Some relatives are still searching for the graves. They were killed during a three-year bloodbath in the 1980s, in the South African city of East London – by one person. He killed so many, he lost count. In piecing together this story, we expose the disturbed past and racial injustices of South Africa itself. Season 2: The Disciples. The cult of Nigerian prophet TB Joshua. A story of miracles, faith and manipulation, told by people from around the world, who gave up everything for one of the most powerful religious figures of the century. Lured by TB Joshua’s claimed healing powers, they live as disciples in a guarded Lagos compound, cut off from family and friends. Season 1: The Abercrombie Guys. An investigation into claims of sexual exploitation made against the former CEO of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch. He and his British partner were accused by several men, recruited for sex events they hosted around the world. #WorldofSecrets

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Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng find out how the richest people on the planet made their billions, and then they judge them. Are they good, bad, or just another billionaire? Good Bad Billionaire is here to lift the curtain on the minds, motives and money of some of the world's wealthiest individuals. Hosted by Simon Jack, Business Editor for BBC News, and journalist, author and podcaster Zing Tsjeng, this ground-breaking new series examines the rise of a different billionaire each week to answer the question: Are they good, bad, or just another billionaire? From Silicon Valley tech titans and secretive CEOS, to Wall Street moguls, pop stars and sporting legends, Simon and Zing will find out how these billionaires made their riches - from the very start to the very top. No detail is too small, no story too wild and no business deal too shady for them to uncover. How did Amazon boss Jeff Bezos launch one of the biggest corporations of the internet age? How did six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan make a fortune from product endorsements with sports giant Nike? How did Rihanna come to sign with Jay-Z and to found a beauty product empire? And how did Chuck Feeney earn the title of 'the James Bond of philanthropy'? With episodes examining Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, George Lucas and Kim Kardashian, these stories paint a vivid picture of business, entrepreneurship, capitalism and how our world really works. But it's not just about how these billionaires made their money; it's about what they did with it next. Simon and Zing put each on trial to find out: is this billionaire a force for good or an agent of chaos? Or perhaps somewhere in between.... Join our hosts each week as they unravel tales of fortune, power, ambition and moral responsibility, and invite you to weigh in on the verdict: Good, Bad, or Just Another Billionaire?

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