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What's behind the wave of bomb threats in Europe?

Bomb threats have disrupted around 30 flights across Europe. The threats also caused Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ to go off air briefly, just days before Ireland ho

Is the AI bubble finally bursting?

Global tech stocks tumble as investors question the billions being poured into artificial intelligence. And so we ask, is the AI boom running out of steam? Also, Paraguay

Tesla shares plunge after US midterms

US stock markets were down sharply on Thursday following the US midterms. Technology shares suffered the deepest declines, led by Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX. Also, Pa

Bomb threats disrupt European flights

Fighter jets are scrambled as a wave of bomb threats disrupts flights across Europe. We hear what the diversions and security alerts mean for airlines and passengers. Als

After the blue wave, what happens to the US economy?

We break down the US Midterms to learn about the state of the US economy, how consumers and business owners are feeling and what that economy might look like in the month

US Midterms: What does it mean for business?

After victories for Democrats in the Senate and Congress, we hear from business owners about what it means for them. We get the views of a hotel owner in Texas and a dep

America votes as control of Congress hangs in the balance

Polling day is coming to an end in the US, with millions of Americans having their say on who will control Congress. Will the results reshape the political landscape of t

US Midterms: Americans head to the polls

Voting is underway in what is seen as a referendum on President Trump's 2nd term. The cost of living has been a major issue throughout the campaign, with high food and fu

Could the economy decide the US midterms?

Americans are heading to the polling stations for mid-term elections that could shift the balance of power in Congress. How is the electoral climate affecting businesses?

Bangladeshi garment workers protest cost of living

The mass walkouts are over low pay and rising prices, with hundreds of clothing factories facing disruptions. We hear from workers demanding more pay and how likely a dea

What happens to the money from the Binance hack?

A record $6.3 billion has been stolen from crypto exchange Binance by hackers. It's believed that the North Korean government is behind the attack - but how can they spen

Binance Hit by Record $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist

Hackers steal around $6.3 billion from Binance in what could be the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history. We examine how the attack happened and what it means for the

What do Amazon's results say about AI spending?

Amazon has reported lacklustre Q3 results and Alphabet, the parent company of Google, shedding some $500 billion in a day. The developments come as investors question com

Why Is Volkswagen Losing Billions?

Volkswagen reports its biggest quarterly loss in more than a decade, losing almost $7 billion in three months. We look at the challenges facing the German car giant as it

Big tech, big money

Microsoft and Alphabet have reported their latest earnings. We' ll be taking a look at their performance as Microsoft shares surged off the back of their results while Al

Record breaking share float of India's biggest mobile phone company

India's biggest telecom giant, the Meta and Google-backed Jio Platforms, made its stock market debut on Wednesday. The UK's finance minister, the Chancellor of the Exch

Africa's biggest ever IPO

Subscription window for Africa's "People's IPO" closes today for the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria. Which has reportedly been almost three times oversubscribed, with billio

How much will China's Mbappe boycott cost?

French football star Kylian Mbappé has apologised after a joke about China's former leader Mao Zedong sparked a growing boycott.Major brands have dropped sponsorship deal

Anthropic share details of its IPO

One of the world's most valuable AI companies is heading to wall street. Anthropic has warned artificial intelligence (AI) could pose "catastrophic or existential risks t

Lula's win shocks Brazil's financial markets

Lula da Silva wins fourth term as President in dramatic Brazil election comeback, but his opponent refuses to accept the result. India legalises E100 ethanol fuel for ve