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Inside Ukraine’s energy crisis

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On today’s program we find out why Ukraine is suffering its worst power crisis since Russia launched its invasion.
Also, find out why South America’s largest economy is grappling with high inflation.
Plus, activists have begun a hunger strike on the island of Tenerife, in protest at what they see as the destructive growth of tourism on the Canary Islands.
And finally, find out how an American Farm Grows $1,700-Per-Pound White Truffles…
12 Apr 6PM English United Kingdom Business

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