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Kenya's government cancelled all Adani contracts

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of the airport deal and another one to develop power transmission lines in Kenya - post the US indictment. We hear from the government spokesperson Gabriel Muthuma. We get reaction from India to the criminal charges against Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest men. 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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Adani boss accused of $250m bribery over solar contracts in India

Gautam Adani, chair of India’s Adani Group and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, has been indicted in a New York federal court alongside others over an alleged multi-billion-dollar fraud scheme. Archegos founder Bill Hwang has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for orchestrating one of the largest economic frauds in U.S. history. We also explore the Bangladesh Central Bank’s efforts to recover funds siphoned abroad.

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Ford and VW cut jobs in Europe

Both Ford and VW are cutting jobs in Europe. Why is it that Germany's car industry is no longer the powerhouse that it used to be? We've been hearing from Ford's boss in the UK. And... We're about to hear from US Prosecutors on what Google could be expected to do to limit it's near monopoly on internet searching. Could they be forced to sell off their Chrome browser, and what difference would that make? 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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Trump taps pro-tariff Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

Donald Trump says Howard Lutnick, the boss of financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald, will spearhead the administration's "tariff and trade agenda". Meanwhile, Pakistan's former climate change minister Sherry Rehman, sparks a debate at the UN climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan saying attendees are there “for life and death reasons.” And what does the future hold for fashion house Chanel which been without a lead designer for months? 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

Were Baltic undersea cables damaged deliberately?

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says that damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea looks like an act of sabotage. We ask if companies and countries are spending enough to protect this key infrastructure. Also, farmers in France continue protesting against a potential trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur countries in South America. And the boss of one of Africa's biggest banks tells us why he's bullish on African free trade. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

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Tackling hunger and poverty takes centre stage as G20 Summit begins

On the programme,the G20 summit begins in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on mobilising finance, boosting investments, and reinforcing the global financial safety net. Also, Denmark's Green Tripartite Minister, Jeppe Bruus, speaks with Rahul Tandon about the world’s first tax on livestock emissions and the reasons behind this groundbreaking decision. Plus, India’s Supreme Court rebukes Delhi authorities for delays in implementing pollution controls as the chief minister calls the severe air quality in northern India "a medical emergency."

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Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city

India’s capital Delhi has overtaken the Pakistani city of Lahore as the most polluted city on Earth. Devina Gupta asked daily wage workers how they are coping while doing their duties. In Spain, political pressure builds as Valencia’s leader faces backlash over the deadly October floods… We’ll hear from Spain’s economy minister on the government’s response. Plus, a seven-year-old programming prodigy from Russia wows the tech world. Could he be the youngest head of training in a major IT company?" 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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Trump and the Eurozone: Economic Woes Ahead?

How will Trump impact the Eurozone, and can Sri Lanka's president fix its economy?

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