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    What does the World Cup, Barbra Streisand, Levi's, and Heinz have in common?

    25/06/2026 | 26 mins.
    FIFA is blocking logos from brands like Levi's, Heinz, and Beats at the World Cup. We find out why, and how the banned brands are turning the ban into a viral marketing moment.
    Micron Technology has overtaken Meta, Tesla, and Apple in market valuation, but most people have never heard of it. So what does this chipmaker actually do, and how much is it cashing in on the AI boom?
    The International Maritime Organization has "temporarily" paused its sailor evacuation plan in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was attacked. So what does this mean for the 11,000 seafarers still stranded?
    Plus, can Toy Story help Disney's new CEO get the magic back?
    Presenter: Leanna Byrne
    Producers: Rob Cave and Niamh Mc Dermott
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    Europe's heatwave: Too hot to tour?

    24/06/2026 | 26 mins.
    Tourism is taking a hit as an intense heatwave grips Europe. Several countries have issued red weather alerts as temperatures soar. We hear from tourists and a tour guide sweating it out in Paris.
    Oil prices have fallen to their lowest point since the war began. But when will consumers feel it?
    Around the world, gamers are bracing to spend $80 on Grand Theft Auto VI.
    And we speak to the COO of Patreon on why the creator economy is booming and who's actually making money from it?
    Presenter: Leanna Byrne
    Producers: Rob Cave and Niamh Mc Dermott
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    Heatwave blasts western Europe

    24/06/2026 | 9 mins.
    Record June temperatures have been recorded in several countries, with highs of 44C. As the continent swelters, workers struggle in the heat.
    Power failure in Russian occupied Crimea after more overnight drone raids by Ukraine.
    And prices for Grand Theft Auto 6 have been revealed.
  • World Business Report

    Heatwave blasts western Europe

    24/06/2026 | 8 mins.
    Record June temperatures have been recorded in several countries, with highs of 44C. As the continent swelters, workers struggle in the heat.
    Power failure in Russian occupied Crimea after more overnight drone raids by Ukraine.
    And prices for Grand Theft Auto 6 have been revealed.
  • World Business Report

    Farming during Europe's intense heatwave

    23/06/2026 | 26 mins.
    Farmers across Europe are trying to protect their crops as an intense heatwave grips the continent. Several countries have issued red weather alerts as temperatures soar.
    Meanwhile, an operation is under way to evacuate thousands of seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
    Why have fuel sales to the public been suspended in Russian occupied Crimea?
    We also look at how trade between the UK and the EU has evolved a decade after Brexit
    And what's going on with Space-X shares now?
    Presenter: Leanna Byrne
    Producers: Rob Cave and Niamh Mc Dermott
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