Nvidia, a huge success in the tech world, reported its latest quarterly earnings. The chipmaker, vying with Apple for the position of the world's richest company, beat expectations despite export controls.
Elon Musk, , the billionaire and co-founder and CEO of Tesla, has criticised one of the signature policies of President Donald Trump, marking a break from the US president who he helped to win re-election in 2024. And the meat of brown bears, a protected species in the EU, could soon be available to eat in Slovakia after the populist government approved plans for sale. Roger hears from a food tour guide who tested the meat before.
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State of emergency in Panama
US banana giant Chiquita has laid off around 5,000 workers following a month-long strike as part of nationwide industrial action. Workers are protesting against new social security laws lowering pensions. In 2023, Panama exported $273m of bananas, making it the 13th largest exporter of bananas in the world. What do the layoffs mean for Panama and the wider banana industry?In Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrates its 50th anniversary amid recent exits from prominent member states. David Harper looks at the latest market developments from Shein, Temu and Nissan.
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US-Japan steel deal?
Japanese-owned steelmaker Nippon Steel is expected to close its “partnership” with U.S. Steel at $55 per share, as the US media have reported. On Friday, last week, President Donald Trump said that he has cleared the deal. We hear from Chris Kelly, the Mayor of West Mifflin, a steel town in Pennsylvania.Zimbabwe's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has signed into law a contentious bill that requires all drivers to buy a car radio licence before a vehicle can legally be on the road.And Rahul Tandon hears how one woman’s quest to buy only US made goods has been surprisingly difficult.
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Shein accused of breaking EU law
Global fast-fashion retailer, Shein, has been accused of breaking EU law with manipulative sales tactics. We hear from the Director General of the European Consumer Organisation.In Africa, the search for the new president of its top financial institution is almost over. Who could be the new leader for the African Development Bank and what could that mean for the continent?Plus, Will Bain finds out why business leaders are rushing to apply for New Zealand's golden visas.
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Optimism over US-EU trade talks
The United States President, Donald Trump, has agreed to drop his threat to impose 50% tariffs on European Union imports and extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the EU by more than a month.
They’re often in the headlines. We take an in-depth look at critical minerals, where they're found and why they matter.
And Rahul Tandon will look at how Disney's live-action Lilo and Stitch remake beat Tom Cruise at the US box office. Lilo and Stitch, which revisits the 2002 animated family favourite, exceeded expectations with takings of $341m (£252m) around the world.
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