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Apr 2023
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A power struggle in Sudan

Financial Times
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Apple and Goldman Sachs launched a new savings account with an interest rate more than 10 times the national average, a Chinese genetics company said it would press ahead with US expansion as it tries to distance itself from its former parent company, and the FT’s David Pilling explains what’s at stake in the conflict in Sudan. 


Mentioned in this podcast:

Apple and Goldman offer US savings account with 4.15% annual interest 

Chinese genetics company targets US despite political tensions

Sudan conflict pitches military leaders into struggle for control

Sega Sammy launches €706mn offer for Angry Birds maker Rovio


The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. 


Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com


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