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The latest business and finance news from around the world from the BBC
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Trump’s social media business set to go public
Donald Trump’s social media business is set to become publicly listed after shareholders of a company approved the deal. This will potentially unlock a $3bn windfall for the former US president. Roger Hearing will be hearing how exactly Trump is expected to make money from this.
The FBI say there's a criminal investigation into what happened when a panel fell off a Boeing plane in mid-flight back in January. We find what this means for the passengers that were onboard.
And we look at the career of the woman who photographed some of the greatest moments in rock. -
Media merger could provide $3bn windfall for Trump
Donald Trump’s social media company, Truth Social, has been given the go-ahead to go public in a vote by shareholders. The deal could provide a $3bn windfall as the ex-president fights legal penalties.
Hundreds of doctors in Kenya are striking today demanding better pay and conditions - we speak to one medic who is taking part.
And as the Indian Premier League gets underway, we look at how much more the world's richest cricket league could grow as a business. -
US Department of Justice and 16 other states sue Apple
The US has filed a landmark lawsuit against Apple in which they are accused monopolising the smartphone market and crushing competition. Roger Hearing will be looking at what this means for the company going forward.
Turkey has raised interest rates to 50% to fight inflation at 67%, we find out how it affects ordinary citizens.
And as the EU moves to close unpaid internships but unions say it's not enough. -
US sues Apple over iPhone 'monopoly power'
The US Justice Department alleges Apple used its control of the iPhone to illegally limit competitors and consumer options. Apple deny the claims.
Also in the programme: The Biden administration unveils the strictest ever US car emission limits to boost EVs; and why a Swedish pharmacy chain is banning the sale of anti-ageing skincare to children. -
Fed signals three interest rate cuts in 2024
The US central bank left interest rates unchanged at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 23-year-high. We look into the details.
Tech firms in Denmark have come together to develop and roll out a new computer game intended to engage girls in science and technology outside of the classroom. We get the latest from our correspondent.
And the world's most expensive drug will soon be available in the US at a price of $4.25m. We hear about the rare disease it treats and the high cost of developing medicine to battle it -
EU imposes tariffs on Ukrainian produce
The European Union has agreed to extend duty free imports of Ukrainian produce, which have been a lifeline for its war-torn economy. But to ease farmer’s concerns about being undercut, price caps have been brought in on some Ukrainian items, including oats, eggs, poultry and sugar. Will Bain looks at why - and what impact it could have on the Ukrainian economy.
Microsoft has hired DeepMind co-founder, Mustafa Suleyman, to lead its new AI division. What does this tell us about the company’s plans for AI - and why hiring the right people is as important as the money you invest when it comes to new tech.
And as Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank seeks to recoup large sums of money withdrawn by customers after - what is being called - a "systems glitch" - how does a bank recoup such losses.
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