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China’s Xi Jinping ‘most dangerous’ to free societies, says George Soros

Billionaire philanthropist George Soros launches a scathing attack on China in Davos speech.

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Eurozone’s economic outlook darkens as growth risks increase

European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi is more cautious about eurozone growth – likely to push rate rises into the distance.

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Elizabeth Warren proposes new ‘wealth tax’ as 2020 race heats up

Warren’s idea comes alongside other Democrats’ plans to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans to pay for ambitious policy goals.

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You can try chocolates with cannabis at Davos, if you know where to look

You probably wouldn’t notice the place if you weren’t really looking for it, but the World Economic Forum at Davos has at least one bar that’s giving away samples of goods with cannabis.

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The message from Darwen, Lancashire to world leaders in Davos

As world leaders gather in Davos, 5 Live gets the views of people in the Lancashire town of Darwen.

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Refillable container scheme is ‘the milkman rebooted’

Tesco and Carrefour are to trial a new shopping service based on refillable rather than recyclable containers

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Poland’s PM wants to see more workers return from UK

Poland’s PM wants to see more workers return from the UK to help its domestic economy.

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Could women solve the global pilot shortage?

As the world’s airlines need to recruit more pilots, efforts are increasing to appoint more women.

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Davos 2019: How dining in the dark can open your eyes

An evening meal in pitch darkness is the surprising hot ticket at this year’s World Economic Forum.

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Brexit: What does no deal mean?

There’s still no certainty over an agreement for the UK’s departure from the EU.