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World Service,22 Jul 2025,26 mins

AstraZeneca announces $50 billion investment in the United States

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The pharmaceutical giant Astra Zeneca has announced it's to invest $50bn in the US by 2030 as President Trump threatens the sector with tariffs. At a collapsed gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo people are using their hands and basic tools to try to reach victims who are trapped underground. And Andrew Peach looks at the rise of ride hailing apps in Thailand and the impact it's having on taxis and Tuk-Tuks. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

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