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Bolivia faces attempted coup
In Bolivia, factions of the military have attempted to enter the presidential palace in what's being described as an attempted coup. We dig into what might be behind the movement.
Elsewhere, Roger Hearing looks at the latest in Kenya following deadly riots. And we hear from the Dubai boss of one of the world's largest free trade areas, who has defended its policy to continue trading even with countries locked in conflict. -
Kenya’s President Ruto refuses to sign finance bill
Kenya’s President has declined to sign a contentious finance bill that has sparked nationwide deadly protests. The bill has been sent back to parliament for amendments.
Leanna Byrne speaks to a Kenyan influencer who explains how the proposals could affect her work.
Volkswagen has jolted the electric vehicle industry by partnering with an EV start-up... We'll get the ins-and-outs of that deal.
And the Japanese yen has dropped to its lowest level in 34 years, which has people wondering: Will the government intervene? -
Protesters in Kenya angry over tax rises
Presenter Rahul Tandon examines the widespread protests over tax rises taking place in Kenya. Many young people are involved in the demonstrations across the country.
We hear from an informal advisor to Donald Trump about what the former President’s economic vision will be if he is elected again.
Deadly heat waves are becoming more intense and frequent across different parts of the globe. We are in India to hear how this is affecting the rural poor. -
The music industry takes on AI
Some of the world's largest music labels are suing two artificial intelligence firms, claiming they are training their models with copyrighted music.
Elsewhere, Rahul Tandon looks into the latest fight Apple is facing in the EU, and why there's trouble rumbling in the Premier League. -
What the cost of the slave labour?
A Swiss court has sentenced four members of the UK's richest family to prison sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years.
Prakash and Kamal Hinduja as well as son Ajay and his wife Namrata were found guilty of exploitation - usury in the Swiss penal code - and illegal employment.
Also, in the programme, Rahul Tandon finds out how Canadian farmers working during extreme heat and a deal looks finally sealed to sell Queen's back catalogue...the most valuable in rock. -
Travel agents under pressure after Hajj deaths
We look into the booming religious tourism sector and its challenges, amid hundreds of pilgrim deaths in Saudi.
Elsewhere, Rob Young looks into the latest US inflation data and asks why a former football star is turning his eye to African fintech.