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World Service,03 Mar 2025,26 mins

European defence manufacturers' share prices jump

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uropean defence manufacturers share prices jump, as investors expect many European countries to ramp up military spending. Prices of several cryptocurrencies have risen after the US President announced he will launch a US crypto fund. US president says Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano will be included in ‘Crypto Strategic Reserve’. And Will Bain hears about the call from the director of Oscar winning movie Onura. Sean Baker has called on people to support independent cinema by going back to the cinema.

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