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  • World Business Report

    The heatwave economy

    2026/08/06 | 26 mins.
    This summer has been heatwave after heatwave, and countries like Turkey and Romania have seen a bumper harvest, we're taking a look at how the extreme heat is impacting farmers around Europe and what that could mean for food prices.
    We'll hear from a SpaceX employee who's been made a millionaire after selling his shares, and is it ever acceptable to wear shorts to the office?
    PHOTO CREDIT: EPA/Shutterstock
  • World Business Report

    Cashing in on SpaceX

    2026/08/06 | 9 mins.
    As some SpaceX shares become available to sell, it's potentially a massive payday for staff. We hear from a former worker about his plans for the money.
    Plus, across the world, communities are counting the costs of wildfires, conflict and geopolitical instability. The boss of Swiss Re speaks to Sarah Rogers about the impact on the insurance industry.
  • World Business Report

    It's extra time at FIFA

    2026/08/05 | 26 mins.
    FIFA's leadership is under scrutiny as Gianni Infantino hosts crisis meeting with senior officials as their are calls for him to resign. Ed Butler will be hearing what his future is looking like.
    Also how a record drought is cutting rail freight in Europe and why the Saudi Crown Prince is buying one of the world's top video game developers.
    Photo Credit: PA
  • World Business Report

    Lift off for SpaceX?

    2026/08/04 | 27 mins.
    Lift-off for Elon Musk's tech company, SpaceX, as it reports its first results since going public. We examine what the company is worth and hear investors' reaction.
    Also, we look at Spotify's latest user numbers and explore whether the music streaming giant could be running out of new listeners.
    Elsewhere, we hear from tech workers in Gaza, ten months after the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
    And, how Europe has spent the summer trying to buy its way out of the heat.
    PHOTO CREDIT: (EPA/Shutterstock)
  • World Business Report

    Why are oil company profits so high?

    2026/08/04 | 9 mins.
    Oil companies are seeing their profits spike as the Iran war continues, but President Trump says they're making too much money. So why are profits so high? Sarah Rogers takes a look. Plus, how would you feel if the government was allowed to access data from your phone? US tech giant Apple has confirmed it has launched a new legal complaint against the UK government for trying to do just that.
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