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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has opened the latest international donors’ meeting to help rebuild Ukraine. During the conference, Ukrainian allies promised to support the protection of its cities from Russian missiles, while Mr. Scholz urged international businesses to put their faith and money into post-war reconstruction.
The Mexican peso takes another tumble. It's fallen nearly 10 percent in a week. Sam Fenwick talks to one of the country's former deputy finance ministers about what's scaring investors.
And finally, the attention turns to the rebuilding of Baltimore bridge. Is it time to future proof bridge constructions following the aftermath of its collapse?

At the international conference on the country’s long-term reconstruction EU leaders announced agreements with banks worth 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) to help attract private investment for Ukraine at a conference in Berlin.
Investors are going to offer a business case for investing, and talk up Ukraine's potential in sectors including renewables, IT and pharmaceuticals.
Also, Rahul Tandon finds out why a court in the US has ordered one of the world's biggest banana producers to pay nearly $40 million in damages in Colombia and why Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers after the turbulence.

From Apple iPhone’s to Call of Duty 6 we have blockbuster names from the world of tech for you today - including a controversial plan to sell the new video game via a subscription model. How will that work?
Also today, we hear from a former Indian finance minister about the challenges facing the new one as Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts a third term in office.
And we consider BP's plan to make all its employees come clean about their workplace love affairs.

European stocks fell on Monday as traders reacted to initial results from the EU Parliament elections and the surprise call for parliamentary elections by French President Emmanuel Macron. Rahul Tandon finds how an early EU election results indicate that populist, far-right parties could have a bigger hand in European policymaking and affecting economy. Also, in the programme, we are talking about Japanese carmakers crisis and finds out why India is returning to a coalition government.

Union workers at Samsung Electronics are holding the first ever strike in the company's five decade history. We find out why, and what impact it could have on. Elsewhere, Rob Young looks at oil giant Aramco's secondary listing, which was priced below expectations. And finally, we look at the multi billion-dollar drug industry focused on weight loss

The European Central Bank has announced a cut in its main interest rate from an all-time high of 4% to 3.75%.
A Norwegian mining group has confirmed that it's discovered the largest deposit of rare earth minerals in Europe.
And Virgin Australia plans to break new ground by allowing dogs and cats to fly in the main cabin on flights. The BBC’s Phil Mercer tells us more
Photo by FRIEDEMANN VOGEL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock. European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde addresses a press conference