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World Service,02 Jul 2025,26 mins

Quad countries join forces to secure critical minerals

World Business Report

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The US, Japan, India, and Australia are joining forces to secure critical minerals supplies essential for next-generation technologies. In the UK, why is the finance minister appear visibly upset during a House of Commons debate? The US Senate narrowly passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' but now it faces the House of Representatives. In Switzerland, the Women's Football European Championship is kicking off with record sponsorship deals, rising TV audiences, and sold-out stadiums highlighting the tournament’s economic momentum. Plus, do you look at the faces printed on your banknotes? Sam Fenwick finds out why a bank is redesigning notes.

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