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World Service,02 Sep 2026,26 mins

Is this the biggest oil deal in history?

World Business Report

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US oil giant Chevron says it will expand operations in Venezuela, with plans to invest more than $7 million to double its output there over the next five years. As Uber leaves the Nigerian market, we'll look at what that means for drivers and passengers who depend on the platform every day. Plus, the Venice Film Festival has rolled out the red carpet. So why does it feel a little less glamorous this year? Photo: EPA/Shutterstock

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