World Business Report - Anthropic share details of its IPO

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One of the world's most valuable AI companies is heading to wall street. Anthropic has warned artificial intelligence (AI) could pose "catastrophic or existential risks to humanity" as it unveiled details of its planned stock market listing in the US. We hear what tech investors want from the listing.

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva has won a fourth term in office and is promising unity and democracy. We hear what victory means for Brazil's economy.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested the country should prepare ways to work around potential banking sanctions. We hear about the country's economy and political mood.

And London’s Oxford Street is about to get a lot quieter, as one of the world’s most famous shopping destinations goes traffic-free. We here from shoppers.

Presenter: Vishala Sri-Pathma
Producers: Barbara George & George Baylis

(PHOTO: Anthropic logo in this illustration taken on October 26, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)

Published on Monday, 26th October 2026.

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