President Trump said that any country buying oil or gas from Venezuela will pay a 25% tariff on trades with the US. He also said he may give some countries a tariff break.Why has a popular DNA testing firm filed for bankruptcy?Roger Hearing finds out how Chinese electric vehicle company, BYD overtook Tesla.
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Turkish economy under pressure from anti-government protests
Anti-Government protests in Turkey have reached levels not seen in more than a decade. How will it affect Turkish economy?
Will Russia reach a Black Sea deal?
We head to China, where executives from 80 multinationals -- ranging from Apple and Blackstone to Pfizer and FedEx -- are gathered in Beijing. The country is seeking to shore up foreign business confidence.
And why are the chart-topping K-Pop group NewJeans not allowed to go on the stage anymore?
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Africa's economic future: growth or uncertainty?
Some forecasts place Africa as the world’s second-fastest-growing region in 2025, trailing only East Asia. But with uncertainty clouding the global economic outlook, Ed Butler explores whether the continent can maintain its growth momentum with Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank, Africa's largest commercial lender.Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s parliament has introduced a new tax on workers and businesses aimed at bridging the funding gap left by the suspension of USAID support.And at London's Heathrow Airport, questions are being asked about its resilience, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation forced Europe’s busiest airport to shut down, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded.
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How a fire shut down Europe's busiest airport
Europe's busiest airport, Heathrow, says it will be closed all day because of a fire at an electrical substation. Thousands of people and global flights have been affected.So how has such a major transport hub failed? Andrew Peach speaks to an expert in emergency planning.
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Myanmar's scam centres: Why do they exist?
Thousands of people have been forced to work in Chinese-run scam centres in Myanmar, carrying out online fraud targeting victims around the world. Ed Butler explores why these centres exist—and hear the remarkable story of one woman who managed to escape.Also, China imposes a fresh wave of tariffs on Canada.And Russia and Ukraine discuss a potential ceasefire on energy infrastructure—but who will benefit most?
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