The European Union says it will stop buying Russian gas from 2027, but why is it taking so long as Russia continues to use money from fossil fuels to fund its campaign in Ukraine? William Lee Adams finds out.
Also, France's president heads to China hoping to resolve a series of trade disagreements.
India's government has scrapped an order to smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-run cyber safety app on all new devices.
Presenter: William Lee Adams
Producer: Ahmed Adan
Editor: Justin Bones
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Trump launches savings scheme for newborn babies
Ed Butler explores Invest America, a new US government initiative aimed at boosting long-term investment among younger citizens. The plan gives every newborn Americans $1,000 to invest in stocks and shares for their future, and is part of President Trump's controversial 'Big, beautiful' spending bill.
We’ll also look at concerns over why India is requiring telecom companies to pre-install a government tracking app on all new mobile phones.
And we revisit a 90s classic — the Tamagotchi is back on top as Japan’s most sought-after children’s gift this Christmas, nearly thirty years after it first became a sensation.(Picture: Stock selection of US Dollar notes. Credit: Chris Radburn/PA Wire.)
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Oil shortage could leave country without fuel
Today, Serbia's only oil refinery is due to shut down, all because of US sanctions on the national oil company, which is mostly Russian-owned. So, what will this mean for the country's energy and how badly will it harm its economy?
And Netflix has reportedly put in a second-round bid for parts of Warner Bros Discovery. Leanna Byrne looks at what Netflix actually wants.
Also, for the first time in more than 20 years, a rare Fabergé egg is going up for auction.
Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Ahmed Adan
Editor: Justin Bones
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US manufacturing sounds alarm bells on the economy
The two sides of the American economy today as consumers spend on Cyber Monday but manufacturers issue dire warnings.
Presenter Bisi Adebayo hears from Jamaica which has just been promised a $7b billion boost as it rebuilds after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.
And Serbia is warning it could be just days away from a major fuel crisis - the country’s biggest oil refinery may have to shut down unless the United States grants it a license to keep operating under sanctions rules.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.
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Online retail giant hack exposes nearly 34 million customers' data
South Korea's largest online retailer, Coupang, has apologised for a massive data breach potentially involving nearly 34 million local customer accounts.
And why did China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracted in November?
Also, smartphone makers are asked to preload an India state-owned cybersecurity app that cannot be deleted on all new devices.
Presenter: Hannah Mullane
Producer: Ahmed Adan
Editor: Justin Bones
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