G20 summit opens in South Africa, despite US absence
Today, as world leaders gather in South Africa, Andrew Peach takes a look the agenda for the G20 and asks whether it matters that Donald Trump isn't there. Plus, The International Committee of the Red Cross is cutting thousands of jobs after losing aid funding. And why millions of Mexicans are holding on to bank notes.A man walks past a G20 South Africa 2025 sign inside the secured area of the G20 Summit venue at the Nasrec Expo centre, ahead of the summit scheduled for November 22–23 in Johannesburg, South Africa. November 21, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
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Can Japan afford its billion dollar economic package?
Japan has signed off a $135 billion stimulus package aimed at lifting wages, easing living costs, and boosting the economy. But can the country really afford it?We look at why some major airlines are banning power banks on flights.Is AI putting graduate careers at risk? The BBC speaks to the boss of accountancy giant, PwC.And it’s Wicked day! With the hit musical’s sequel finally landing in cinemas, how much could the box office magic be worth?Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Niamh McDermott
Editor: David Cann
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Is the Trump effect working on the US economy?
Is the “Trump Effect” working on the US economy? New figures show 119,000 jobs were added in September, sharply beating expectations after a slow summer. We’ll look at what’s driving the pickup.
Also, novelists are increasingly worried that AI could replace them. Andrew Peach asks one writer whether a computer could ever produce a book as good as a human.
And how seafood has become a weapon in the latest row between China and Japan.Photo by WILL OLIVER/EPA/Shutterstock
A member of the public passes the US Department of Labour in Washington DC, USA, 05 September 2025.
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Nvidia results: three numbers that matter
Is the AI boom far from over? Yes, according to Nvidia, the world's most valuable company. The chip giant that's been at the heart of the boom has beaten market expectations again. We’ll break down the important numbers from its latest results. Why is Meta under pressure on two sides of the world?And, who bought a famous solid gold toilet for more than $12 million?Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Niamh McDermott
Editor: Stephen Ryan
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Do NVIDIA results suggest AI boom or bubble?
Nvidia has smashed market expectations with more than $57bn in revenues in its latest results. It's a sign from the world’s most valuable company that the AI boom may be far from over. Andrew Peach hears reaction from a company which owns Nvidia shares. Also, why the Dutch government has reconsidered taking control of Nexperia, the Chinese computer-chip firm.
And ahead of the Ashes tournament, why the global growth of cricket increasingly favours shorter formats.
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