Global fast-fashion retailer, Shein, has been accused of breaking EU law with manipulative sales tactics. We hear from the Director General of the European Consumer Organisation.In Africa, the search for the new president of its top financial institution is almost over. Who could be the new leader for the African Development Bank and what could that mean for the continent?Plus, Will Bain finds out why business leaders are rushing to apply for New Zealand's golden visas.
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Optimism over US-EU trade talks
The United States President, Donald Trump, has agreed to drop his threat to impose 50% tariffs on European Union imports and extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the EU by more than a month.
They’re often in the headlines. We take an in-depth look at critical minerals, where they're found and why they matter.
And Rahul Tandon will look at how Disney's live-action Lilo and Stitch remake beat Tom Cruise at the US box office. Lilo and Stitch, which revisits the 2002 animated family favourite, exceeded expectations with takings of $341m (£252m) around the world.
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The trillion dollar court battle
Two of the world's biggest energy firms are in court fighting over a new oil project that could be worth a trillion dollars.We hear why the International Energy Agency says the worlds is becoming too dependent on just a few countries for critical minerals that power clean energy technologies.Plus, Will Bain finds out why there’s been a five-fold increase in streaming subscriptions in India.
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EU vows to defend interests after US tariff threat
The European trade commissioner says the EU will defend its interests in trade talks with the United States. President Trump has threatened the bloc with fifty percent tariffs.Boeing is to avoid prosecution in a deal with the US Justice Department over a number of crashes. The deal includes the company admitting to obstructing federal aviation officials and paying $1.1 billion in fines. Presenter Rahul Tandon examines these stories and also hears how same-sex couples are contributing significantly to the wedding industry in Ireland.
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Trump threatens tariffs on EU goods and Apple iPhones
US President Donald Trump has said he is recommending a 50% tariff on all goods from the European Union being imported to the United States. We hear reactions from the European parliament and businesses.
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