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Nvidia has lost the man who built it into one of the world's biggest companies. Jensen Huang has resigned as chief executive following reports about his personal relationships, leaving the AI chipmaker facing questions about what comes next. The company's finance chief has stepped in temporarily, but with Huang having dominated Nvidia for decades, questions are already being asked about succession, leadership and whether the company can thrive without him. We speak to the BBC's North America technology reporter Lily Jamali, live from Santa Clara, California, outside Nvidia's headquarters.Photo: REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Nvidia names Colette Kress to replace Jensen Huang as CEO after the AI chips company co-founder accused of second extramarital affair. Wall Street investors sold off the tech stock heavily in early trading, wiping hundreds of millions dollars more off the company's value. Elsewhere we get reaction to reports that the UK and EU are set to delay tariffs and mandates on the automotive industry.World Business Express - Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world. The stories that matter: World Business Express brings you the essentials on the fast-changing global economy. What forces are driving the markets and industry? Hear unique insight from top CEOs, investors, economic thinkers and small business bosses.

Shares in AI giant Nvidia fall following allegations CEO Jensen Huang had second affair. And Singles' Day is the big retail event of the year for the Chinese economy, but early signs suggest shoppers aren't spending. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday a few weeks' away, and inflation running hotter than expected, will US consumers also be reluctant to spend? And as Spain's first general strike in 14 years draws to a close, we hear from the picket lines in Madrid. Photo: Lisi Niesner, Reuters.

Ahead of crucial elections this month,Spanish workers take part in a national strike over affordability. Will it be an economic blip or a seismic shock to politicians in Madrid? Elsewhere, we hear from a retail expert in Shanghai calling this year's Singles Day a dud and learn about the risks involved in hoarding credit card points instead of spending them.

Prices rose by 0.4% in October surprising most market observers. Markets expect another interest rate rise in December.We take a look at the rise of prediction market websites.And Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after customer backlash.This programme was updated on 11th November due to technical issues with the Live programme.

We head to Nvidia's chip-making hub in Taiwan to hear reactions to the scandal engulfing Jensen Huang's crucial AI company as its shares fall further on Wall Street. Will the spy saga snuff out any hope of a tech share rebound? And while many drinkers in the West are putting a lid on their booze intake, India is toasting a world-beating rise in alcohol sales volumes and we hear from businesses in Delhi who explain how the stigma around drinking is evaporating. And who's the celebrity behind 2026's most-complained about advent calendar?

Nvidia’s boss admits an affair with a woman US officials reportedly believe is a Chinese spy. How much of the AI boom rests on one man?Some welcome news for drivers as oil prices keep falling, even as oil tankers continue to come under attack.And as the world demands more electricity, with AI data centres competing for power, who gets it first?Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producers: Neil Morrow and Bisi Adebayo(PHOTO:Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins a panel at the Microsoft Windows & Surface event to talk up new on-device AI capabilities for Windows PCs using Nvidia's new RTX Spark chips, in San Francisco, California, US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo)

Nvidia shares fall in early trading, as the US chip-maker grapples with the fallout of its CEO Jensen Huang's affair admission. What happens next? Also, the boss of Booking.com says jet fuel price rises are changing customers' holiday plans. And LIV Golf looks for a way to revive its fortunes, despite saying it would wind down operations following its collapse.Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Josh Martin

Bomb threats have disrupted around 30 flights across Europe. The threats also caused Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ to go off air briefly, just days before Ireland hosts major European leaders for a summit. What's behind the threats?Garment workers in Bangladesh have returned to work after protests about pay brought factories to a standstill. They'll be given a pay rise, but with the final amount still unclear, they could hit the streets again.Elon Musk says Tesla will stop making its Cybertrucks at its Texas facility. A series of recalls and quality issues have made for a bumpy ride since its 2023 launch.Presenter: Vishala Sri-Pathma Producers: Guy Kilty and Amy Booth(Image: Ryanair logo on a plane. Gareth Price, BBC)

Global tech stocks tumble as investors question the billions being poured into artificial intelligence. And so we ask, is the AI boom running out of steam? Also, Paraguay's president faces impeachment proceedings over a banking scandal. And pollution threatens one of India's busiest shopping seasons, Diwali. Presenter: Luke Wilson Producers: Matt Lines and Bisi Adebayo

US stock markets were down sharply on Thursday following the US midterms.Technology shares suffered the deepest declines, led by Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX.Also, Paraguay's President Santiago Peña has announced his resignation following a political crisis sparked by the collapse of a bank.And Nintendo says sales of its Switch 2 console are down 37%.Presenter: Vishala Sri-Pathma Producers: Guy Kilty and Amy Booth(PHOTO: US President Donald Trump presents the National Medal of Science to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during the "A New Golden Age" summit at the US Institute of Peace, renamed The Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace by the Trump administration, in Washington, DC, US, October 8, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo)

Fighter jets are scrambled as a wave of bomb threats disrupts flights across Europe. We hear what the diversions and security alerts mean for airlines and passengers. Also, Democrats take control of the US Congress. We examine what their victory means for the economy and President Trump's tariffs. And hundreds of thousands of people protest across France over rising living costs and pay.Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Bisi Adebayo

We break down the US Midterms to learn about the state of the US economy, how consumers and business owners are feeling and what that economy might look like in the months to come.One issue that came up in states across the country during the midterms was the building of data centres. Will this slow down as voters back candidates who've pledged to stop building them.Also, we hear from an oil expert about falling oil prices. Is it a sign that investors think there'll soon be an end to the US war with Iran? PRESENTER: Luke Wilson PRODUCER: Neil Morrow & George Baylis(PHOTO: US President Donald Trump looks on the day the final steel beam goes into the ballroom, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci)

After victories for Democrats in the Senate and Congress, we hear from business owners about what it means for them.We get the views of a hotel owner in Texas and a department store owner in Indiana, on this historic Midterm result for the Democratic Party.And get the latest market reaction to the Midterms.Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Matt Lines

Polling day is coming to an end in the US, with millions of Americans having their say on who will control Congress. Will the results reshape the political landscape of the USA?Meanwhile, Binance says hackers used a fake job interview to steal billions of dollars in cryptocurrency, raising fresh concerns about security in the digital currency industry.And what will Kellogg’s Rice Krispies taste like without puffed rice? Consumers outside North America are about to find out.

Voting is underway in what is seen as a referendum on President Trump's 2nd term. The cost of living has been a major issue throughout the campaign, with high food and fuel prices weighing on households.We also hear from South Africa, as the US plans to suspend the country and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, which allows thousands of African products to enter America duty-free.And a ban on social media for under-16s in Australia is being challenged in the country's High Court.Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Matt Lines

Americans are heading to the polling stations for mid-term elections that could shift the balance of power in Congress. How is the electoral climate affecting businesses?As big tech's AI spending draws mounting scrutiny, one persistent problem is that these tools can present us with false information. AI "hallucinations," as they're known, can have serious consequences for business. So why do we keep falling for them - and what makes them so convincing?Hackers have hit fridges at dozens of supermarkets across Europe, ruining millions of Euros worth of food. We speak to a security expert.Presenter: Leanna ByrneProducers: Neil Morrow and Amy Booth(Photo by CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock (14839509b) A person shows an 'I voted' sticker after she cast her vote at the Palmetto Bay library in the early voting for the 2024 US presidential election in Miami, Florida, USA, 29 October 2024.)

The mass walkouts are over low pay and rising prices, with hundreds of clothing factories facing disruptions. We hear from workers demanding more pay and how likely a deal is to be done.Also, we hear how a Budget dispute in Belgium has led to the resignation of the Prime Minister.And an unusual race up one of China's most famous mountains with dozens of robots climbing the thousands of steps up Mount Tai.Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Matt Lines

A record $6.3 billion has been stolen from crypto exchange Binance by hackers. It's believed that the North Korean government is behind the attack - but how can they spend it, and why is Pyongyang behind so many of these attacks?As the United States mid-term elections approach, we speak to representatives from both the Republicans and Democrats about the battle, which could shift the balance of power in the House of Representatives and the Senate.Music streaming giant Spotify is reportedly planning to launch a new service allowing users to remix songs using AI. We'll be hearing from a singer about how she feels about the proposal.Presenter: Ed Butler Producers: Barbara George & Amy Booth (Image: Binance logo and hacker code are seen in this illustration taken October 30, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)

Hackers steal around $6.3 billion from Binance in what could be the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history. We examine how the attack happened and what it means for the crypto industry. Also, France's economy unexpectedly shrinks as inflation rises, despite stronger growth across the wider Eurozone. And nearly two years after the fall of Syria's Assad regime, rising living costs spark protests as the country struggles to rebuild its economy. Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Bisi Adebayo