
Iran's store owners take to the streets in anger
30-12-2025 | 8 Min.
Iranian shopkeepers are taking part in protests as the currency hits a record low against the US dollar, and annual inflation is running at over 40 percent. Denmark’s national postal service is delivering its last letter today, bringing an end to four centuries of letter delivery by the state-owned firm PostNord. And, just before he retires, we say goodbye to Warren Buffett and look back at his career. Also how artificial intelligence is driving a shake up in the legal profession worldwide. Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin Bones

Iran traders protest as rial plunges
30-12-2025 | 26 Min.
Traders in Iran have staged a second day of protests in Tehran, with many closing their shops and marching through key commercial areas to protest the collapse of the rial. Videos on social media show crowds chanting slogans against the government of President Masoud Pezeshkian, as officials warn against unrest and blame sanctions for the currency’s sharp fall.Also, the hacking of Jaguar Land Rover has highlighted growing cyber vulnerabilities in the global car industry.And with global military spending at record highs, we look at how defence budgets have surged in response to war and rising geopolitical tensions, with analysis from defence budget expert.(Image: A Iranian man sells boiled beetroot and lava beans in Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, 08 December 2025. Credit: ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH/EPA/Shutterstock.)

Families seek answers a year after the South Korean plane crash
29-12-2025 | 8 Min.
One year on from South Korea’s worst air crash, families say they’re still waiting for answers. Also, South Korea’s biggest e-commerce firm, Coupang, has agreed to pay over a billion dollars in compensation to its users for a massive data breach. We also look back at the hacking of one of the UK's most famous brands – Jaguar Land Rover. And the new James Bond game, 007 First Light, has been delayed until the end of May.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin Bones

What is the economic impact of the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia?
26-12-2025 | 26 Min.
We're looking at what's happening inside Cambodia, amidst that border conflict, with incursions going deeper into the territory from the Thai military. What are the economic consequences for Cambodia? Also we're looking at the sliding global oil price, and what Nigerians do for fun at the year's end.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

1MDB: Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak found guilty in state funds scandal
26-12-2025 | 8 Min.
Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak has been jailed for 15 years for abuse of power and money laundering - Bisi Adebayo looks at the details.Japan approves a record-breaking budget with defence spending at a new high.And we head to to Nigeria, where 'Detty December' is proving to be big business, a point echoed by Nigerian singer and event co-founder Darey Art Alade.



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