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Major Republican donors have backed Donald Trump despite his conviction in a hush money case. Presenter Devina Gupta examines why there is still huge financial backing for the former President.Voters go to the polls in Mexico. The country’s new President is the be the first ever woman to lead the nation. We look at the economy she inherits, and what are her economic priorities likely to be.The owner of the hit online game Wordle is legally challenging a geography-based spinoff called Worldle.The New York Times, purchased Wordle for a seven figure sum in 2022. It accuses Worldle of attempting to capitalise on "the enormous goodwill” associated with its own brand.

The South African election is moving ever closer to a result, and it looks like the ANC will have to start talking to potential coalition partners. What could that mean for the economy there? Plus, we're getting reports of another major cyber-attack, this time affecting a major bank. And how does it feel when your niche web project becomes the focus of a trademark claim from a very large company with a very large legal budget?

Donald Trump becomes the first former or sitting US president to be convicted of a crime. Presenter Devina Gupta examines what this will mean for his bid to become President again.Plus, extreme heat is causing chaos in South Asia. What does this mean for businesses and workers in Pakistan and India?(Picture: Donald Trump Credit: Eduardo Muñoz/Reuters)

There's confusion today surrounding a claim by a notorious hacking group that they have accessed personal details of more than half-a-billion people who use the US website Ticketmaster – but is it true?Two months after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge cut off the port of Baltimore, transportation businesses are counting the days until it can reopen. Plus David Harper finds out how Thailand is trying to encourage Digital Nomads to travel there to work. Finally, we explore whether having a famous resident can be a blessing or a curse for your town?

Provisional reports say that Temperatures have reached fifty-two degrees centigrade in the Indian capital, Delhi, as an intense heatwave sweeps across the north and west of the country. Rahul Tandon looks at how it’s affecting the lives of people there - and the economy.The price of heavily subsidised bread in Egypt is to quadruple from June. The BBC’s Sally Nibil explains just how significant the news is and why the subsidy is such an important source of government support for the less well off. Unionised workers of Samsung Electronics in Seoul are to strike next week in what will be the first-ever strike in the tech giant’s five decades of history - we look at the reason why.

Record breaking heat in northern India as temperatures hit 52 degrees.It's election day in South Africa and it's a crucial vote because the ANC could lose its majority for the first time since 1994 so could this call have a lot to do with the country's economy?Find out why Union workers at Samsung Electronics say they're going to hold the first ever strike since the company was founded over five decades ago... And one billionaire is making waves as he plans to travel down to the Titanic wreck in a submersible. Yes, we've got questions too…

We speak to the founder of Argentina's top start-up about the country's tech scene as its president, Javier Milei, meets with the CEOs of Google, OpenAI, Meta and Apple. Elsewhere, Rahul Tandon looks into what the latest disruption in the Red Sea means, and he looks ahead to the South African elections.

In Sri Lanka, tea pickers have received a pay rise mandated by the Government, and, a BBC investigation reveals child labour in beauty industry supply chain.Also, Sam Fenwick discovers whether new EU border controls will improve security, or lead to travel chaos?Plus, a discussion on the challenges of running a small business in South Africa – is it worth the investment?

South Africa's economy is under the spotlight, ahead of the elections there this week. The vote could see the ruling party ANC win less than 50% for the first time in its history. Elsewhere, Rahul Tandon looks at the AI battle heating up, with Elon Musk's new company raising $6 billion. And he goes inside the disruption facing business in Iceland, amid rising volcanic activity.

Africa's wrestling with a $1.2tn debt, while global interest rates are at a 40-year high. This week’s African Development Bank summit is focusing on this debt crisis. What solutions are on the horizon, and how are businesses coping? Elsewhere, Sam Fenwick is looking at the global cost of shipping containers. They are on the rise again this month causing European retailers to order now to make sure stuff arrives in time for Christmas.The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.