How could the Israel-Iran attacks impact the global economy? We speak to experts on the region.What's happening with global shipping? We speak to a company which transports freight in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.Also, what about the health of the Israeli economy? We hear from the former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Israel.
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Air India's crash impact aviation
A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 people crashes in a residential area shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India. We hear from Anita Mendiratta, a specialist on aviation. And we look at how the premier of the Canadian province of Alberta - the landlocked neighbour of the United States - has put forward plans for a new crude pipeline from the province to the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia to export through the Pacific.
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Disney and Universal sue AI company Midjourney
Disney and Universal are suing AI photo generation company Midjourney alleging its popular image generator had become a "bottomless pit of plagiarism". Rahul Tandon finds out how likely the lawsuit is to be successful. Also, can we expect peace between the US and China in their crucial trade war as both sides say they have agreed on a "framework" for a deal?We find out why the new LinkedIn data reveals that the rate of women being hired into leadership has dropped for the third year in a row.And we hear how tensions between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk might be affecting investors. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.
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US and China conclude trade talks
After two days of London talks, the US and China agree on a trade framework - pending approval from Presidents Trump and Xi, reports say.Pakistan announced that their defence spending is increasing by 17% in the fiscal year ending June 2026 - we get reaction from Uzair Younus, Principal at the Atlantic Council’s Asia GroupAnd a new Apple feature will reportedly block out hold music. We hear from Debbie Wiseman, a conductor and composer who has turned her hand to hold music in the past.
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Can LA function without undocumented labour?
As fresh protests erupt over President Trump’s immigration and deportation policies, we ask: how much does Los Angeles’s economy rely on undocumented workers? We speak to Julia Gelatt from the Migration Policy Institute and Mark Krikorian of the Centre for Immigration Studies.Also on the programme: as the US–China trade dispute hits growth, both sides return to the negotiating table.And we hear from Spanish meat producers concerned about the impact of potential US tariffs.