World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Market reaction as far right advances in France
The markets have reacted to far right advances in the French election
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Victims lawyers say Boeing must pay $240 million fine
Boeing ordered to pay a fine of $240 million according to victims’ lawyers.
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US Supreme Court strikes down 40-year Chevron precedent
The Supreme Court killed a legal precedent that conservatives have attacked for decades.
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Argentina’s Javier Milei wins senate approval for economic reforms
Argentina’s President Milei has got his controversial finance bill through Parliament.
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US courts block Purdue Pharma settlement
New issues now face the owners of Purdue Pharma, the Oxycontin-maker
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Kenya faces renewed protests
Crowds are gathering even after a U-turn on controversial tax increases
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Bolivia faces attempted coup
In Bolivia, factions of the military have attempted to enter the presidential palace
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Kenya’s President Ruto refuses to sign finance bill
A controversial finance bill in Kenya has not been given the go ahead.
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Protesters in Kenya angry over tax rises
Protests held in Kenya over tax rises
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Protests in Kenya against tax hikes turn violent
Some Kenyans have died demonstrating against the new finance bill
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The music industry takes on AI
Major US music labels are suing two artificial intelligence firms over copyrights
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First broadcast 24/06/2024 14:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Hinduja family conviction over workers' exploitation
Swiss court convicts the UK's richest family of exploiting servants
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Travel agents under pressure after Hajj deaths
Travel groups will be investigated after mass pilgrim deaths at sacred Saudi site
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Why is inflation so stubborn in the United States?
We hear from the head of one of the countries reserve banks
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A tit for tat over trade between Europe and China?
EU tariffs on Chinese EVs could prompt retaliation in China
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The economic impact of severe weather
Five hundred and fifty pilgrims have died during Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca
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Car giant Citroen talks up plans to take on China
The CEO of Citroen tells the BBC about its plans to compete with Chinese manufacturers
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Nvidia becomes the world’s most valuable company
The chip-maker is now worth $3.34tn
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Russia and North Korea's growing economic bond
Putin is in North Korea, but what do two heavily sanctioned nations have to offer?
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Calls for warning labels on social media sites
US Surgeon General calls warning label to be placed on social media platforms
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Thomas Piketty on France’s elections
Economist Thomas Piketty on France’s elections.
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Will entrepreneurship fix South Africa's economy
South Africa's newly formed national unity government are facing huge economic challenges?
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How South Africa's unity government will change the economy?
An alliance between two parties is unprecedented as they have been rivals for decades
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Supreme Court backs Starbucks on workers’ rights
Supreme Court supports Starbucks on workers’ rights
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G7 summit: What "important decisions" are being made?
The G7 set to agree on a $50bn loan for Ukraine - funded by seized Russian assets
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The US Federal Reserve hold rates, but signal one to come
The central bank waits for inflation to cool – but for how long?
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EU set import tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs
The move triggering duties of more than €2bn a year and a potential trade war with China
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Support grows to rebuild Ukraine
Thousands of people have been meeting in Berlin to drum up support for Ukraine.
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Who is investing in Ukrainian post-war reconstruction?
World Bank estimates that Ukraine could need $500 billion over a decade for the recovery