In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Ukraine conversation continues, we consider Germany in the aftermath of the election and DR Congo stops exports. In EMPLOYMENT & BIZ NEWS, Apple talks a big game, Starbucks makes cuts and Vietnam could be in line for some Trump treatment. In TECH NEWS, Huawei improves AI chip production, UK creatives protest against AI but weather forecasting might benefit. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we share thoughts about commercial property, B&M has a profit warning, JP Morgan is the latest bank to throw money at private credit and Just Eat gets sold. AND FINALLY I show you how to fish with a melon...