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Will energy prices come down after US and Iran deal?

6/15/20269 min

The US and Iran have reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. We will be hearing what this mean for oil prices in the global market. In the UK there's a ban on under 16's on social media. The UK says it it going further than other countries to remove high-risk features on gaming platforms and livestreaming sites. And Starbucks across South Korea close for a staff history lesson - after a marketing stunt went horribly wrong. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Barbara George

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First 90 seconds

  1. Speaker 10:00

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  2. Speaker 20:34

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  3. Sarah Rogers· Host1:03

    [gentle music] [upbeat music] Oil prices drop as the US and Iran agree a peace deal, but don't expect your bills to follow just yet. It's World Business Express from the BBC World Service. I'm Sarah Rogers. [upbeat music] Elsewhere, the UK announces a ban for under 16s on social media, and in South Korea, Starbucks takes action after a marketing stunt goes

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