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Why did a former Google CEO get booed?
Eric Schmidt is heckled at a graduation; we find out why from a student in the room.
19 May 2026,26 mins
Musk and Altman are 'toddlers'
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are described as 'toddlers' as their trial concludes.
18 May 2026,26 mins
Trump heads home after high-stakes China talks
We reflect on two days of US-China meetings as the US president returns to Washington.
15 May 2026,26 mins
Will Donald Trump's visit to China benefit the global economy?
As the US president's trip to China ends, has a smoother path to global trade been paved?
14 May 2026,26 mins
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss tariffs, trade, and AI
Donald Trump visits China hoping to improve trade relations with Xi Jinping.
13 May 2026,26 mins
US price worries: customers tighten purse strings
US inflation is rising again. It’s at its highest level since it hit 4% three years ago
12 May 2026,26 mins
Oil deadlock deepens
Ceasefire talks between the US and Iran are strained as nuclear and oil tensions grow
11 May 2026,26 mins
Why is US consumer confidence at a record low?
Lowest US consumer sentiment ever despite rising job numbers and a booming stock market
08 May 2026,26 mins
EU and airlines disagree on fuel shortage concerns
Some airlines want to cancel flights without compensation for passengers.
07 May 2026,26 mins
How Ted Turner changed the media landscape
We look back on the life and legacy of CNN founder Ted Turner who has died at 87
06 May 2026,26 mins
Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf
With the US and Iran trading fire in the Strait of Hormuz, will the ceasefire hold?
05 May 2026,26 mins
Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf
Fears grow after the US sailed two warships through the Strait of Hormuz
04 May 2026,26 mins
Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU
Donald Trump has accused the EU of not complying with its trade deal
01 May 2026,26 mins
Oil hits new highs - how bad will it get?
Oil prices rose sharply again today, the highest level in four years.
30 Apr 2026,26 mins
Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor
Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor, even after chairmanship ends
29 Apr 2026,26 mins
How will leaving OPEC impact the UAE's oil production?
The United Arab Emirates is leaving major oil producing organisations OPEC and OPEC+
28 Apr 2026,26 mins
Is Sierra Leone's diamond industry under threat?
We go to diamond mining region, Sierra Leone to find out why the gems legacy is at risk
27 Apr 2026,26 mins
US consumer confidence and electric vehicles
US consumer confidence has sunk to its lowest level on record, driven by war in Iran.
24 Apr 2026,26 mins
Is a $110bn Paramount–Warner deal about to reshape Hollywood?
Shareholders approve a $110bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery
23 Apr 2026,26 mins
Iran seizes cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran seizes two cargo ships as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate
22 Apr 2026,26 mins
US senators grill new Fed chair
Kevin Warsh prepares to take charge of the US Federal Reserve
21 Apr 2026,26 mins
US businesses begin claiming tariff refunds
The Trump administration has begun processing refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs.
20 Apr 2026,26 mins
IMO warning for ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but the IMO warns ships not to use it
17 Apr 2026,26 mins
Jet fuel warning in Europe
IEA warns Europe may only have six weeks of jet fuel supplies left.
16 Apr 2026,26 mins
Trump threatens to fire Fed chairman
The threat has fuelled concerns about central bank independence in the United States.
15 Apr 2026,26 mins
IMF warns conflict could tip global economy into recession
The IMF says global growth could fall next year
14 Apr 2026,26 mins
Trump’s shipping blockade, the Philippines’ tax breaks, and Hungary’s political shakeup
What impact will the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz have on global energy prices?
13 Apr 2026,26 mins
Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán faces a historic election amid economic challenges.
10 Apr 2026,26 mins
Is the ceasefire in the Gulf too late to stop food prices rising?
The conflict pushes up the cost of fertiliser, a key ingredient in global food production
09 Apr 2026,26 mins
Shipping companies still reluctant to pass through Strait of Hormuz
A shipping company says, "We won’t leave the Persian Gulf due to the safety of our crews"
08 Apr 2026,26 mins