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   2 Oct 2026 · 9 min

   G7 agrees to release diesel from strategic reserves

   Thieves target holders of cryptocurrencies in their own homes. As crypto coins have risen in value, reports of these violent robberies linked to digital assets have emerged in the UK, France and the US. And British pop star Olivia Dean has been accused of copying the melody of Bill Withers' soul classic Just The Two of Us in a legal case filed in California.

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   1 Oct 2026 · 26 min

   Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal walkout could cost millions

   One of the biggest names in world sport, Cristiano Ronaldo, has left the Portuguese national teams training camp, amidst speculation he could retire from international football. Ronaldo is the most famous Portuguese footballer of all time, the most well paid athlete in the world according to Forbes and his net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion. So how much is he worth on and off the pitch to the Portugal? Also, government borrowing costs are rising sharply around the world, led by a sell-off in US government bonds. What is behind the rise... And we look at Brazil economy amid a new…

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   1 Oct 2026 · 9 min

   US government borrowing costs hit the highest level since 2002

   Government borrowing costs are rising sharply around the world, led by a sell-off in US government bonds. The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury has climbed above 5.3%, its highest in more than two decades. Also, a US judge has cleared the way for Paramount’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Manchester City’s main sponsor, Etihad Airways, is considering legal action against the Premier League. And in Japan, consumption of its national drink, Sake, has fallen to around a third of its 1970s peak, as tastes have shifted towards drinks including beer, wine and whisky.…

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   30 Sep 2026 · 9 min

   Kenya breaks ground on a major new oil refinery

   The construction of a $16bn dollar oil refinery in Lamu, coastal Kenya is expected to create about 60,000 jobs and be completed within three years. It hopes to provide 1,000 megawatts of power generation, twice the capacity of his Lagos refinery, serving the needs of the Lamu refinery and beyond. It’s being backed by Africa’s richest man, the Nigerian billionaire oil tycoon Aliko Dangote. But the project is not without controversy. There have been clashes between police and protesters who say the land where the refinery is being built belongs to them. Also, President Trump is still deciding…

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   29 Sep 2026 · 26 min

   Trump: AI companies to self-regulate

   On Tuesday Trump, Musk and tech CEOs signed a document they have referred to as the "Accord on Super Intelligence." We go to the U.S. to hear the latest. Manchester City has been found guilty of all charges by the Premier League. A former chairman of the club tells us there's only one appropriate punishment. And in Spain young and old have protested for housing rights — after an 87-year-old was forcibly evicted from her home in Madrid. (Photo: Reuters / Jonathan Ernst)

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   29 Sep 2026 · 9 min

   US ban on Canadian exports comes into effect

   A US ban on several Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy and motorcycles, has come into effect as a trade war between the two neighbours drags on. We hear from two business owners about the impact on their US sales. Also, inflation in Spain has risen more sharply than expected, hitting the highest rate in more than three years. And FIFA v UEFA continues, as football's world governing body accuses its European counterpart of spreading misinformation. Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Naomi Rainey

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   9 Oct 2026 · 26 minNew

   Trump strikes deal with Putin on diesel

   President Trump claims Russia has agreed to supply the United States and other countries with millions of tonnes of diesel. And as Russia continues to attack Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, President Zelensky has condemned the deal which will also ease sanctions so that Russia can supply the diesel. We get the latest from an economist. The President and Vice-Chairman of Microsoft Brad Smith has hit back at claims by the US Government it's employing too many foreign workers. He told the BBC the White House has got its sums wrong. Our BBC correspondent Samira Hussain explains. And the…

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   9 Oct 2026 · 9 minNew

   Microsoft hit by US green card restrictions

   We examine new US restrictions on green card sponsorship by Microsoft and other tech firms. Also, Adidas sues Australian fashion brand White Fox over its four-stripe designs And thieves steal $5.5 million worth of wine from a winery in Tuscany.

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   8 Oct 2026 · 29 min

   French FM tries to allay fiscal fears

   France is under growing pressure over its finances. The government is spending much more than it brings in through taxes, while borrowing becomes more expensive. We speak to a French businessman to get his thoughts. We hear from the World Trade Organisation's chief economist, Robert Staiger about the significance of Artificial Intelligence in global trade. The BBC's Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy explains the ASOS data breach. And official replica football shirts are made by workers paid only a dollar an hour — a BBC investigation finds . (Photo credit: Reuters / Gonzalo Fuentes)

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    8 Oct 2026 · 9 min

    Is AI powering a global trade boom?

    The World Trade Organization has more than doubled its forecast for global goods trade growth this year, with AI-related products driving much of the strong performance. Also, Samsung and TSMC report bumper results as demand for AI chips continues to grow. Plus, France's finance minister addresses concerns over rising borrowing costs.

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