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Apple's new chief Aug 31, 2026

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In the 15 years since he's been charge at Apple, Tim Cook has turned the consumer tech company into a multi-trillion dollar success. What does new CEO John Ternus need to do to keep Apple on top? Also, what's on the minds of those running the world's biggest economies? We take the temperature at the G20 summit in North Carolina. And as Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell become the latest industry names to take legal action against an AI giant, we speak to someone at the heart of the debate: a real-life musician. Photo: REUTERS/David Swanson

US-Iran conflict: What next for oil and trade? Aug 31, 2026

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The US and Iran exchange fire for the first time in a month, as an oil tanker reportedly hits mines in the Strait of Hormuz. We look at what the renewed fighting could mean for oil supplies, shipping and the global economy. Also, China and Russia hold talks as world leaders gather for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. And after 15 years at the top, Tim Cook prepares to step down as CEO of Apple.

Producer: Bisi Adebayo Presenter:Luke Wilson

Trump's favourite word is back Jul 24, 2026

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New import taxes have been placed on more than 60 trading partners of the United States. Businesses in Australia and Norway give us their reaction

Tech stocks continue to struggle

and should AI have a 'kill-switch'

Presenter: Barbara George Editor: Justin Bones

Petrol and gasoline prices set to go higher Jul 23, 2026

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The price of oil has gone back above $100 a barrel which could mean higher prices at the pump. It's after attacks on at least one tanker in the Red Sea by Iranian-backed Houthis

Plus a shortage of eggs in Myanmar has led to prices soaring

and the footballers rewarded for winning the world cup in Tomatoes

Presenter: Gideon Long Senior Producer: Naomi Rainey Editor: Justin Bones

Brazil hit by US tariffs Jul 22, 2026

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New 25% US tariffs on selected Brazilian imports are raising trade tensions. What impact could they have on Brazil's economy?

Also in the programme Malaysia's ambition to become Southeast Asia's next data centre powerhouse.

And why a campaign encouraging Japanese office workers to wear shorts is causing controversy.

Presenter: Gideon Long Producer: Barbara George Editor: Naomi Rainey.