Italy's economy contracts

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In the first three months of 2022, Italy's economy contracted by 0.2%. Italian journalist Giada Zampano talks us through the latest data. Also in the programme, Chinese technology stocks have surged, on speculation that a government crackdown on the tech sector may soon start to ease. Jonathan Cheng is China bureau chief at the Wall Street Journal, and explains the background. US law enforcement officers have arrested Andrew Fahie, the premier of the British Virgin Islands, in Florida, on charges relating to drugs trafficking and money laundering. We find out more from Daniel Bruce, chief executive of Transparency International UK. Plus, the BBC's Rahul Tandon explores the removal of Disney's special status in Florida, following the company's criticism of the state's new law restricting discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools. Today's edition is presented by Faarea Masud, and produced by Joshua Thorpe, Ivana Davidovic and George Thomas. (Picture: A Fiat plant in Naples, Italy. Picture credit: Getty Images.)