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  • Europe's heatwave: Too hot to tour?

    Tourism is taking a hit as an intense heatwave grips Europe. Several countries have issued red weather alerts as temperatures soar. We hear from tourists and a tour guide sweating it out in Paris.

    Oil prices have fallen to their lowest point since the war began. But when will consumers feel it?

    Around the world, gamers are bracing to spend $80 on Grand Theft Auto VI.

    And we speak to the COO of Patreon on why the creator economy is booming and who's actually making money from it?

    Presenter: Leanna Byrne

    Producers: Rob Cave and Niamh Mc Dermott

    27 min
  • Heatwave blasts western Europe

    Record June temperatures have been recorded in several countries, with highs of 44C. As the continent swelters, workers struggle in the heat.

    Power failure in Russian occupied Crimea after more overnight drone raids by Ukraine.

    And prices for Grand Theft Auto 6 have been revealed.

    10 min
  • Heatwave blasts western Europe

    Record June temperatures have been recorded in several countries, with highs of 44C. As the continent swelters, workers struggle in the heat.

    Power failure in Russian occupied Crimea after more overnight drone raids by Ukraine.

    And prices for Grand Theft Auto 6 have been revealed.

    9 min
  • Farming during Europe's intense heatwave

    Farmers across Europe are trying to protect their crops as an intense heatwave grips the continent. Several countries have issued red weather alerts as temperatures soar.

    Meanwhile, an operation is under way to evacuate thousands of seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

    Why have fuel sales to the public been suspended in Russian occupied Crimea?

    We also look at how trade between the UK and the EU has evolved a decade after Brexit

    And what's going on with Space-X shares now?

    Presenter: Leanna Byrne

    Producers: Rob Cave and Niamh Mc Dermott

    27 min
  • Russia's economy is hurting

    Ukrainian drone attacks are causing fuel headaches for Russian motorists. Fuel purchases are restricted in much of Russia, with petrol pumps running dry in occupied Crimea.

    Tech stocks around the world have fallen sharply, led by Elon Musk's rocket and AI firm SpaceX.

    And it's exactly ten years since the United Kingdom voted to exit the European Union.

    9 min
  • UK PM announces resignation

    Sir Keir Starmer says he will step down as Labour leader and UK prime minister. What does the political uncertainty mean for the British economy?

    Cape Verde has become one of the stories of the FIFA World Cup - what impact is the tournament having on its economy?

    And Alan Greenspan, the longtime chair of the US Federal Reserve, has died aged 100. We’ll hear from the former Bank of England governor, Mervyn King, on Greenspan’s impact on the American economy.

    Presenter: Andrew Peach

    Producer: Rob Cave and Haider Saleem

    27 min
  • UK PM Resigns: What Business Wants Now

    Keir Starmer announces he is stepping down as Britain's Prime Minister, triggering a Labour leadership contest at a crucial moment for the UK economy. We hear from Rain Newton-Smith, CEO of CBI on what businesses will be looking for next. Plus, how SK Hynix overtook Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company, and a look back at the life and legacy of former US Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan, who has died aged 100.

    Presenter: Bisi Adebayo

    Producer: Amber Mehmood

    (Image: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

    9 min
  • World Cup hydration breaks give advertisers advantage

    The World Cup hydration breaks are giving players the chance to cool off, but we look at why this is an advantage for advertisers.

    Venice is now charging day-trippers up to $11 to enter the city in the latest efforts to tackle over tourism, we take a look at what impact this will have on local businesses.

    And the Toy Story 5 film is out today, we take a look at why the film's franchise has been a huge success for over three decades.

    Presenter: Vishala Sri-Pathma

    Producer: Barbara George and Parisa Qurban

    (Photo by Buda Mendes / Getty Images)

    29 min
  • India's biggest ever share offer

    IPO aims to raise $4 billion for Jio Platforms hopes, the telecom unit of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance.

    Is the UK economy 6% smaller as a result of voting for Brexit in 2016?

    And Iran says ships won't be charged for passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the 60 days peace negotiations period.

    9 min
  • US lifts Iran naval blockade following US-Iran deal

    The US has lifted its Iran naval blockade following the US-Iran deal. Both countries have signed a deal but what does it actually mean for the two nations?

    We head to Cuba where the government’s unveiled sweeping reforms, trying to steady an economy that’s really under pressure.

    And the Governor of Massachusetts has unofficially "legalised" the Scottish dish haggis, as the state continues to welcome Scotland fans during the World Cup.

    Presenter: Vishala Sri-Pathma

    Producer: Barbara George and Parisa Qurban

    27 min

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