Some of the world's biggest tech companies have reported their latest results, as Alphabet, Microsoft and Snap Inc all announce earnings.

Microsoft and Alphabet have both launched an array of AI products since OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, released ChatGPT late last year.

Ed Butler hears from tech investors about what the future holds for the industry and its biggest firms.

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for the global economy in 2023. We look at the new figures and why the institution is feeling more positive about the world’s economic recovery - while warning about remaining threats.

Also in the programme, we hear about the economic impact of the wildfires in Greece and the new road being built in Paraguay to rival with the Panama Canal.

The country's government has caused turmoil by passing the first part of a new and highly controversial set of laws limiting the power of the Supreme Court to overrule government actions.

There have been angry protests on the streets on Jerusalem, while the Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu has appeared on Israeli television saying he was willing to delay the new law for now in the interests of national unity.

Ed Butler speaks to the Histadrut, The General Federation of Labour in Israel, which had threatened a general strike if the law was passed.

Chinese leaders pledge to step up policies focusing on expanding domestic demand, boosting confidence and preventing risks. We look into what this might mean for the world’s second largest economy.

Also in the programme, we hear about Twitter’s transformation into X and what users can expect from it.

And we get the latest from the general snap elections in Spain and the impact they are having in the economy.

Businesses in South-West of the United States explain how the weather is impacting them.

‘Flying taxis’ could be become a reality in some cities as soon as 2026.

And, we discuss Burberry, the 170 year old high-fashion brand built on its British principles.

Global wheat prices have risen after Russia carried out missile attacks on military infrastructure near grain ports in Ukraine.

Turkey’s Central bank raised interest rates to 17.5 per cent to tackle soaring inflation.

And the new barbie film is on the way but this is not the only film and TV series we expect from the Mattel franchise.

Shipments of non-basmati white rice will be banned to keep domestic prices down ahead of the general election expected early next year.

The biggest exporter of rice in the world is halting sales of the grain overseas with immediate effect.

It comes as worldwide grain prices have already been hit the collapse of the Black Sea Initiative and Russian threats to cargo ships.

Netflix gained almost 6 million new customers in the past three months after the streaming giant cracked down on password sharing.

The company have reported revenue of 8.2 billion US dollars in its second quarter.

Indian automotive giant Tata has announced a $4bn electric car battery plant investment in the south of England. One of the world's biggest fertiliser distributors, Yara International, is feeling the sting of prolonged conflict in Ukraine. We also hear how farmers in the Central African Republic are getting a boost from juice.

The World Trade Organisation is concerned food prices might rise after Russia pulled out of a deal to let Kyiv export grain.

Sam Fenwick speaks to Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who says she is still confident exports can resume after the breakdown of the Ukraine-grain deal.