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    SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm

    16/06/2026 | 26 mins.
    Elon Musk's SpaceX has overtaken Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company after a surge in its share price. Why are people keen to invest in commercial space?
    Also, Cuba's tourism feels the impact of US oil blockade as fewer people visit the country . We hear from a local tourist guide.
    And will AI replace jobs of young people? We hear from a father and daughter about the challenges of finding work in the AI world.
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    Why is consumer spending falling in China?

    16/06/2026 | 8 mins.
    China's consumer spending and investment have fallen to levels unseen since the pandemic but what does that mean for their economy going forward?
    Also Donald Trump shares more details on that Iran-US deal at the G7.
    And we'll be finding out why tourism is declining in the Caribbean island of Cuba.
    Presenter Sarah Rogers
    Producer: Barbara George and Aleeza Siddiq
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    How will a US and Iran deal affect global shipping?

    15/06/2026 | 26 mins.
    The US and Iran agree deal to end war and could lead to supplies of gas and oil flowing more freely across the world. We hear from the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and from one of the world's biggest container shipping firms - Hapag-Lloyd.
    And as the UK ban socials for under 16's is that the right approach? And how it will affecting businesses?
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    Will energy prices come down after US and Iran deal?

    15/06/2026 | 8 mins.
    The US and Iran have reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. We will be hearing what this mean for oil prices in the global market. In the UK there's a ban on under 16's on social media. The UK says it it going further than other countries to remove high-risk features on gaming platforms and livestreaming sites. And Starbucks across South Korea close for a staff history lesson - after a marketing stunt went horribly wrong. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Barbara George
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    Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire

    12/06/2026 | 26 mins.
    Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares soared following the company's stock market debut in New York. Andrew Peach examines what's driving the company's remarkable rise from its Starlink satellite business to the enduring appeal of the Musk brand.
    Also on the programme, Switzerland is preparing to vote on proposals to limit population growth. But could restricting migration come at a cost to the country's economy?
    And we'll assess the legacy of one of the art world's biggest names, as David Hockney dies aged 89, and ask what continues to make his work so sought after and valuable.
    (Picture: A billboard of SpaceX is pictured on the day of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)
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