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Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A jury in the US has found Meta and Google liable in a landmark case.
25 Mar 2026,26 mins
From state of emergency to rationing: Fuel shortages cause chaos across the globe
The Philippines declares state of emergency and Slovenian introduces rationing over fuel
24 Mar 2026,26 mins
Oil, outages and energy shifts: the global ripples from the Middle East
As the war in the Gulf continues, other regions make adjustments for their economies.
23 Mar 2026,26 mins
IEA warns looming global energy crisis is worst in history
The body says the world faces the “greatest global energy security challenge in history”
20 Mar 2026,26 mins
Shockwaves hit energy market as gas price soars
Two of the world’s most important gas production sites are hit in missile strikes
19 Mar 2026,26 mins
How important is the South Pars field to global gas supply?
We ask what impact strikes on the world's largest gas field will have beyond the region.
18 Mar 2026,26 mins
As oil price surges, will US fracking production increase?
Much of America's oil comes from fracking, but can production increase to meet demand?
17 Mar 2026,26 mins
Global financial fraud hits $442bn
Interpol highlights a global surge in AI enabled fraud
16 Mar 2026,26 mins
Turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz sees oil price surge again
Oil prices reach the highest price per barrel in more than three years
13 Mar 2026,26 mins
Can a temporary US shipping rule ease fuel costs?
US may adjust shipping rules, letting more tankers move oil between ports to curb prices.
12 Mar 2026,26 mins
Could a $20 billion dollar insurance scheme get more Hormuz ships moving?
We'll ask if it's enough to get crews back to work
11 Mar 2026,26 mins
What is needed to steady volatile oil markets?
As the oil price see-saws, what can be done with strategic reserves to steady the market?
10 Mar 2026,26 mins
Oil prices ease as Trump says Iran war over “pretty quickly”
But prices are still much higher than before conflict started
09 Mar 2026,26 mins
Middle East crisis: Israel bombing Beirut
We hear from a Lebanese business owner
06 Mar 2026,26 mins
The economic hardship for Iran and its citizens
What do people in the country think about the war?
05 Mar 2026,26 mins
How are shipping delays at the Strait of Hormuz impacting global business?
The US-Israel war with Iran has brought a crisis in global shipping
04 Mar 2026,26 mins
Trump: US Navy could escort tankers through Hormuz
Shipping traffic almost entirely halted through the key sea route after Iranian threats
03 Mar 2026,26 mins
What the US-Israel war with Iran means for global trade
Flights, shipping lanes and energy prices have all been hit.
02 Mar 2026,26 mins
Paramount–Skydance looks set to buy Warner Bros Discovery
Netflix has walked away from the tug-of-war over one of Hollywood's most storied studios
27 Feb 2026,26 mins
The legal spotlight falls on tech giants Meta and Google
A court in the US hears a woman's claims she suffered harm due to social media
26 Feb 2026,26 mins
US eases restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba
The island needs imported oil to run the grid
25 Feb 2026,26 mins
President Trump is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address
Donald Trump unveils plans in the annual address to the nation
24 Feb 2026,26 mins
EU puts its trade deal with the US on hold
The EU suspends its ratification of a trade deal struck over the summer
23 Feb 2026,26 mins
Trump announces new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court ruling
Trump unveils 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court blocks his wider levies.
20 Feb 2026,26 mins
Nationwide union strike in Argentina over labour reforms
Buenos Aires comes to a halt as workers stage another general strike over labour reforms
19 Feb 2026,26 mins
Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
Zuckerberg in court defending Meta in landmark child social media addiction case.
18 Feb 2026,26 mins
Shein under the EU's microscope
The European Commission is examining the global Chinese fashion firm
17 Feb 2026,26 mins
India steps into the AI spotlight
How could artificial intelligence reshape economies and regulation?
16 Feb 2026,26 mins
Cuba's going dark as fuel shortages hit
Cuba is going dark as fuel shortages affect power supplies
13 Feb 2026,26 mins
Trump revokes landmark climate ruling
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history
12 Feb 2026,26 mins