Ukraine’s Energy Crisis: Russia's attacks intensify
Ukraine's desperate battle to restore its energy grid as Russian missile attacks leave over a million people without power. With temperatures already below zero, the winter ahead looks dire. Olga Khakova, deputy director for European energy security at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, joins us to discuss the immense challenges Ukraine faces in keeping the lights on.We also explore other global developments, including Brazil’s currency volatility, India’s economic slowdown, and how US consumer confidence held up on Black Friday. Plus, Tom Brook reports on whether Thanksgiving weekend signals a revival for Hollywood cinemas.Joining Roger Hearing this week is Yoko Ishikura in Tokyo and Andy Uhler in Texas to provide their global perspectives throughout the show.We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.
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Australia approves a social media ban for under-16s
Australia will ban under-16s from using social media, after its parliament approved the world's strictest laws. We hear from Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia and Bruce Daisley, an author and technology leader and former vice president of X (former Twitter).Also, where will GenZ shop on Black Friday? And we find out of how the first 24-hour stock exchange will work.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
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How could Mexico cope with a Donald Trump trade war?
The US president-elect Donald Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and we get reaction from Jorge Castaneda is Mexico's former foreign Minister. Also, how the busiest American travel night of the year will be managed by one of the biggest US airlines. And we talk about the first-ever female CEO to run a Samsung company, outside the founding family. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.
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How will Trump use tariffs during his presidency?
US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, leading to questions about free trade in the Americas.The Israeli cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon.And new research suggests that gig economy workers are more productive if they're paid on the same day as they do their work.
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Trump vows tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
The President-elect plans a day-one clampdown on illegal immigration and drug smuggling imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. China will be subject to an additional 10%.Plus, the German steel maker Thyssenkrupp says it's cutting 11,000 workers.
And, we explore crypto and what rules could be introduced in the United States to regulate the sector.
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