The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy. On Wednesday, the US issued a health alert, ordering the immediate withdrawal of its personnel due to concerns of "widespread contamination of water and soil", linked to a spill at the Sino-Metals mine in February. Zambian journalist, Dingindaba Buyoya tells us about the uneasiness the statement by the USA is causing.
Also, as Uganda hosts nearly two million displaced people. Can it cope with the rising numbers?
And the impact of cocoa smuggling on prices for farmers, entrepreneurs and consumers.
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The Israeli government's decision to take over Gaza City has prompted criticism from international leaders, including Germany, a long-time ally of Israel and one of its largest arms suppliers. The prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier said his ultimate aim was the occupation of the whole of the Gaza Strip. The security cabinet wants the disarmament of Hamas, the return of all hostages and the establishment of an alternative civilian administration.
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President Donald Trump has been threatening tariffs on pharmaceuticals for months. This week, he told CNBC that he’s planning to impose a “small tariff” on prescription drugs soon, which could eventually be raised to 250%. Today, we delve into what tariffs could mean for prescription drug imports and the patients who rely on them. Also: a temporary appointment at the Fed, tariffs on gold, and spending on soccer sponsorships in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial plans for a new military push in the Gaza Strip have raised warnings from the army leadership, opposition from hostage families and concerns that more Palestinians will be killed.
We'll hear from a resident of the territory and find out why the Israeli government thinks an intensification of the war will work now.
Also in the programme: We'll hear about fresh allegations against the Australian woman who poisoned three of her relatives; and why some of France's most prestigious mineral water companies are up to their necks in crisis.
(Photo shows Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking at a conference in Jerusalem on 27July 2025. Credit: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters)
Before the American Revolution, there were the Levellers, who sought liberty during the English Civil War. While their influence on the American colonists would be indirect, nonetheless, many of their ideas reflected what came after American independence.
Plus: SMIC says U.S. tariffs should continue to have a limited impact on the chip maker. And Meta settles a defamation lawsuit. Meanwhile, its new AI team is now called TBD Lab. Julie Chang hosts.
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You might be able to before too long. Tax-protected retirement savings may soon allow riskier assets to be included in 401(k)s or 403(b)s, such as cryptocurrency accounts or private-equity investments. The gears for this were set in motion by presidential order yesterday, though the changes won't happen immediately. We'll learn more. And later in the program, we'll explore how tariffs are shaping business for both a Switzerland-based generic drugmaker and a Portland, Oregon-based building contractor.
Israel approves a plan to occupy Gaza City. Trump's Ukraine deadline. PA troopers ambushed. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
From the BBC World Service: The pharmaceutical industry is still waiting to see what duties they’ll be hit with, but pharma giant Sandoz, based in Switzerland, says the duties won't get them to move manufacturing to the U.S. Then, President Donald Trump called for the boss of U.S. chipmaker Intel to resign. And, the Congolese government is in the spotlight for spending massive amounts of money to sponsor some of the world's biggest soccer teams.
