Easyjet accepts $7bn takeover offer

Easyjet accepts $7bn takeover offer

Europe's second biggest low cost airline accepted bid after months of wooing. If the deal goes through, the new owners Clearlake will take the business private. NATO to discuss a proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, aimed at boosting lending to member nations to pay for a ramp up in defence. And US rock band Metallica are funding work apprenticeships as part of their current stadium tour of Europe.

America at 250: swifties and soccer fans turn up

Swift wedding rumours, FIFA World Cup crowds and extreme heat hit New York on America’s birthday weekend. With electricity demand soaring, we hear what is happening on the ground. We are more than halfway through the 2026 World Cup, but ticket resale platforms have been causing problems for some fans, who say their tickets were cancelled at the last minute or never arrived. We hear from fans and experts. Spain is the world’s second-most popular international tourist destination, and travel company research suggests this year could be another strong one for the industry. But not everyone in Spain is happy about the country’s tourism success. Presenter: Vishala Sri-Pathma Producers: Josh Martin and Haider Saleem (Picture: A fan of singer Taylor Swift gives an interview ahead of a reported wedding. Credit: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)

Taylor Swift's wedding and 4th July - big money celebrations take over NYC

A big birthday, a big wedding and big temperatures...it's a big weekend in the United States for citizens and business owners. Also, Russia takes more steps to tackle its growing fuel shortages. And why a Japanese mayor is facing criticism for taking maternity leave. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

How much could Taylor Swift's wedding cost?

With just 57,000 posts created in June, half the number expected, the US jobs market is showing signs of cooling. We talk to a restaurant owner about why it's getting harder to hire. And the latest on the computer gremlins causing chaos at European airports. We hear from the family of a businessman delayed by 12 hours and a travel expert: Are glitches in the new EU-wide border control system going to spell a summer of misery for non-European travellers? Also, if you were to hold your wedding in Madison Square Garden, how much would it set you back?

Warnings you could get stuck in queues on EU borders

Is the US jobs market starting to lose momentum? Also, Europe's new border system is leading to long queues at some airports this summer. And India has told Meta to delay a new WhatsApp feature over fraud concerns. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones