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    US jobs growth way better than expected

    2026-06-05 | 9 min.
    US jobs growth was way better than expected last month. The world’s biggest economy added twice as many jobs as economists had forecast: 172,000 versus predictions of around 88,000. Many of the new jobs were in the hospitality sector as pubs, bars and restaurants ramped up hiring ahead of the World Cup. The figures cover the lead up to the tournament, being jointly hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.
    Plus, nearly a year after the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, the families of victims in India say they’re being paid significantly less in compensation than their counterparts in the UK.
    We hear from one of Vladimir Putin’s top advisers on the state of the Russian economy, and from a co-founder of the AI giant Anthropic, who says artificial intelligence needs to be reined in.
    Presenter: Leanna Byrne
    Producer: Gideon Long
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    Why water bottles have been given a red card by FIFA

    2026-06-04 | 26 min.
    As Elon Musk's SpaceX seeks a valuation of nearly one-point-eight trillion dollars, which would make it the largest initial public sale in history, we find out what that could look like.
    Elsewhere Armenia has today secured €50m in aid from European union to offset Russian trade restrictions, we find out the impact on business.
    And as a Nepali man who went missing on Mount Everest is found alive... we'll explore the business of climbing the world's most iconic mountain which has just ended a record-breaking season of ascents.
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    Can Trump's latest tariff plan on 60 countries stick?

    2026-06-03 | 26 min.
    The head of manufacturers association in Switzerland weighs in on what's at stake from President Trump's latest policy on trade.
    Also, what's gooing on behind the scenes at 60 Minutes, as a major network boss weilds the axe at the highest rating US current affairs programme.
    And Michelle Obama says it's good for Gen Z workers to experience bad bosses and boring jobs.. but is she right?
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    The US seeks to refloat its tariffs policy

    2026-06-03 | 9 min.
    The US proposes new duties of at least 10% on 60 countries in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Donald Trump’s earlier tariffs
    US trade representative Jamieson Greer argues that the 60 nations, which cover most of the world including the European Union and Canada, have not done enough to crack down on forced labour.
    Plus, the OECD gives its latest assessment of the global economy. We tell you what it says.
    And secret documents obtained by the BBC suggest oil giant Shell continued to operate a pipeline in Nigeria even though bosses knew it was causing widespread pollution.
    Presenter: Leanna Byrne
    Producer: Gideon Long
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    Who gets to regulate AI?

    2026-06-02 | 27 min.
    President Trump signed an executive order to vet AI models before they are released. The hope is to prevent AI-enabled cyberattacks, but what will it mean for the investment boom?
    Also, Spain has the second highest unemployment rate in Europe despite also being one of the fastest-growing economies. We find out why.
    The UN has warned that this year's El Nino will be the worst in decades. This is expected to impact agriculture and food supply chains. We hear from a restaurant in the Philippines that relies on locally farmed produce on the preemptive measures they'll be taking ahead of any disruption to food supply chains.
    And, NBA star Steph Curry ended his multi-billion dollar deal with Under Armour and signed a new one with Chinese sports brand Li-Ning. Will this new sponsorship be just as lucrative?
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