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    Kenya's government cuts fuel prices after deadly protests

    19/05/2026 | 8 mins.
    Deadly protests in Kenya have forced the government to cut diesel prices after a sharp jump in fuel costs, driven by supply pressures from the Middle East conflict.
    Roads into the Nairobi were blocked, tyres burned and public transport disrupted as anger grows over fuel hikes.
    A nationwide transport strike has now been called off for a week as negotiations take place.
    And what next for Elon Musk after his lawsuit against OpenAI fell flat?
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    Musk and Altman are 'toddlers'

    18/05/2026 | 26 mins.
    Tech journalist Kara Swisher describes Elon Musk and Sam Altman as 'toddlers' as their trial concludes. In a unanimous verdict, the jury agreed that Elon Musk's claims essentially expired after waiting too long to file his lawsuit.
    Plus we hear from a New York cabbie who expects a deal to be made as over 3,000 transport workers staged a strike following the breakdown in talks with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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    Major rail strike brings New York to a halt

    18/05/2026 | 8 mins.
    Long Island Rail Road workers walk out, leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters scrambling for alternatives and raising concerns about the wider economic impact of the disruption.
    Elsewhere, rising fuel prices around the world have led to a nationwide strike by public transport operators in Kenya. While in India the rupee has hit a historic low, with oil prices are up and imports becoming more expensive.
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    Trump heads home after high-stakes China talks

    15/05/2026 | 26 mins.
    As the US president leaves Beijing for Washington, it's clear both parties are eager to improve their economic relationship. We reflect on the last two days with American and Chinese experts.
    Across the pond, it's been a dramatic week for British politics too as Prime Minster Keir Starmer faces calls to step down. How will this affect the UK's economy amidst instabilities already caused by the Middle East war?
    And a decision by car giant Stellantis to make more models in China highlights the West's increasing interest in their manufacturing. We hear from experts sitting shotgun in the drive to develop China's car industry.
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    Trump and Xi talks come to a close

    15/05/2026 | 8 mins.
    Ahead of President Trump's and President Xi's China summit, there were hopes of deals agreed on both trade and tariffs. But has anything actually been achieved? Leanna Byrne finds out.
    And less than a month from the start of the World Cup, fans and hoteliers are getting nervous at the impact of escalating prices for tickets, transport and taxes. Can fans afford to make the journey?
    Also, we hear why the bond markets are nervous of political change in the UK.
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