The European trade commissioner says the EU will defend its interests in trade talks with the United States. President Trump has threatened the bloc with fifty percent tariffs.

Boeing is to avoid prosecution in a deal with the US Justice Department over a number of crashes. The deal includes the company admitting to obstructing federal aviation officials and paying $1.1 billion in fines.

Presenter Rahul Tandon examines these stories and also hears how same-sex couples are contributing significantly to the wedding industry in Ireland.