After a few weeks of bad news about bank failures, financial markets are slowly coming back to normal. Central banks around the world have stressed that the banking system is safe and lenders are well capitalised. Analysts, however, admit that risks to financial stability have increased.

Today, there are protests in Kenya over the rising cost of living and in Germany, two of the country's biggest trade unions are holding a 24 hour strike over pay. Most flights, trains, ferries and buses have been cancelled. Workers want at least a 10% boost to their salaries, to help them cope with rapidly rising prices in Germany.

Our presenter Roger Hearing discusses the banking crisis as high profile investors fear there are more pockets of distress yet to emerge after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and problems at Credit Suisse. Museums come under the spotlight as the Acropolis Museum in Athens today welcomed back three fragments of the Parthenon marbles from the Vatican in a special ceremony. Many Greeks think more of its ancient treasures should be brought back home and not kept in foreign museums. And we head to Peru, where at least 13,000 people are struggling with damages caused by cyclone Yaku. It’s been a week since this rare phenomenon hit the country, but rains and landslides persist.

Our presenter Will Bain we be taking a look at Europe's Banking situation as Deutsche Banks shares fell by 14% and other banks are struggling. We will be hearing from the former head of the European Central Bank Peter Hahn on what he thinks is going wrong. The China Development Forum returns for the first time in person since before the pandemic. The event is usually attended by foreign representatives from across the world, however this year some US companies won't be attending. Popular TV show Succession is back on our screens. People absolutely love the show but what is it about boardroom drama that keeps us wanting more, we find out from a TV expert. (Picture: Economy graph: red down arrow, cash euro banknotes and stock exchange board.

Our presenter Will Bain we be taking a look at Europe's Banking situation as Deutsche Banks shares fell by 14% and other banks are struggling. We will be hearing from the former head of the European Central Bank Peter Hahn on what he thinks is going wrong. The China Development Forum returns for the first time in person since before the pandemic. The event is usually attended by foreign representatives from across the world, however this year some US companies won't be attending. Popular TV show Succession is back on our screens. People absolutely love the show but what is it about boardroom drama that keeps us wanting more, we find out from a TV expert.

The Chinese app's boss, Shou Zi Chew, tried to defend the firm during a hostile questioning from the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce. We analyse what we learnt about TikTok from the hearing.

TikTok's boss Shou Zi Chew faced a grilling by the US congress over the safety of the social media app. TikTok is owned by Chinese company ByteDance and there are fears that the owners will share data with the Chinese government. The video hosting service has 150 million US users. The European Commission has drafted a plan to allow the sales of new cars with internal combustion engines after 2035 if they run only on climate neutral e-fuels. This means carmakers could keep selling combustion engine vehicles after 2035, the date when a planned EU law is set to ban the sale of new CO2-emitting cars. It is the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and its comes as cost of living has gone up around the world with food, fuel and gas prices up. Millions of Muslims around the world who are fasting are feeling the pinch of inflation.

For the ninth time in a row, the US Federal Reserve has increased interest rates, up by 0.25%. Announcing the rise Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said the Fed is focused on tackling inflation. Roger Hearing gets reaction from both Wall Street and Main Street to the news. Argentina's economy expanded in the fourth-quarter of 2022, despite inflation of 102% in the country. We hear what's behind the economic growth in the face of huge pressures. And we get the latest from Florida, where the world's first launch of a 3D printed rocket is due to take place.

The US Federal Reserve will decided on whether to raise interest rate as they struggle to stabilise prices due to the rising cost of living. The collapse of two regional banks this months has highlighted their risks. Ukraine has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to secure more than 15 billion dollars worth of loans to help support the country's economy. In Somalia as Ramadan begins, Muslims who usually break a dawn-to-dusk fast with lavish family meals, are now stressed to secure even the most basic diets due to rising food costs.

Russia is looking to sign an agreement with China to build a new pipeline through Siberia. Moscow put forward the idea many years ago, but it has gained urgency as it turns to China to replace Europe as its main gas customer. Google is rolling out it’s AI Chat Bard. It can access up-to-date information from the internet and has a "Google it" button which accesses search. Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims is about to get underway. Dates are one fruit that is much sought after to break the fast and we hear from an Egyptian company that exports the fruit across the world. Presenter Roger Hearing brings you up to date with the main global business stories.

IMF has approved a $3bn bailout package for the bankrupted Sri Lanka. The nation's foreign minister pledged to reconstruct its state-own enterprises and their national airline but it seems like there is still a long road ahead for the island in South Asia, after getting multiple blows by the pandemic, increasing energy prices, tax cuts and the skyrocketed inflation. BBC’s lead presenter Ed Butler joins Will Bain from Columbo, the nation's capital, to find out what is coming next for some 22 million Sri Lankans. How would things change?

Sri Lanka has secured a $2.9bn bailout from the International Monetary Fund as it faces its worst economic and social crisis since independence. A day after UBS Bank brought Credit Suisse out of financial trouble uncertainty in the markets have calmed down. The former finance Minister of Canada Joe Oliver gives his take on if politicians can have much influence on a financial crisis... China's leader Xi Jinping showed the importance of close relations between Russia and China at a dinner hosted by Vladimir Putin on Monday. This comes days after an international court called for the Russian president's arrest for war crimes in Ukrain.

Banking stocks remain under pressure in London and across Europe today after the takeover of Credit Suisse by rival Swiss bank UBS failed to calm markets. Will Bain talks to companies affected and financial experts about the implications for the global financial system.

Half a trillion dollars have been wiped from the value of bank shares around the world as financial shocks dived this week. The fallout is ongoing after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) spreads through global markets. The authorities are stepping in to get the situation under control, but some deposit holders are still feeling nervous. For now, many analysts say they think the shock will be contained.

Another bank bail-out has taken place this week. 11 giant US financial institutions said they will deposit $30 billion dollars in California’s First Republic Bank, to try to revive it from a whirling financial storm. Familiar names like J.P. Morgan and Citi are among those institutions which join the unusual bail-out campaign. US treasurer Janet Yellen reassured markets that banks in the US are still strong and healthy. The French government strongarmed their lawmakers to push its controversial pension reform package through on Thursday, sparking another wave of protests in many cities. The unions are now calling for another national strike next Thursday. Will President Macron back down again?

Another bank bail-out has taken place this week. 11 giant US financial institutions said they will deposit $30 billion dollars in California’s First Republic Bank, to try to revive it from a whirling financial storm. Familiar names like J.P. Morgan and Citi are among those institutions which join the unusual bail-out campaign. US treasurer Janet Yellen reassured markets that banks in the US are still strong and healthy. The French government strongarmed their lawmakers to push its controversial pension reform package through on Thursday, sparking another wave of protests in many cities. The unions are now calling for another national strike next Thursday. Will President Macron back down again?

Eleven US major private banks have confirmed they have launched a thirty-billion-dollar rescue package for First Republic Bank. And what about those who never use banks at all? We hear about the challenges for the billions of unbanked people and businesses around the world. Protests in Paris as the French president pushes through controversial plans to raise the pension age to 64. And why sleeper trains are being revived across Europe from a 'slow travel' company founder.

Credit Suisse accepted a $54 billion bailout fund from Switzerland’s Central Bank, after its share price plunged up to 30% on Wednesday. The nation’s second largest bank’s stock price rebounded on Thursday but with issues surrounding the bank for years, investors are asking if the bailout money will save it from more trouble. Despite the bank crisis in Europe, The European Central Bank has decided to raise Eurozone interests rate by 0.5 percentage points. Meanwhile in the UK, Tik Tok has been banned in all government devices – following similar moves in the EU and elsewhere. (Picture: Getty Images)

Credit Suisse could be in line for support from regulators if it is needed. The comments from the Swiss National Bank come after shares in Credit Suisse plunged 24% to a record low. Banks in Lebanon are facing a crisis with depositors holding some up to get their deposits out. We hear about the fallout from a former finance minister. Argentina's inflation rate has soared past 100% for the first time since the end of hyperinflation in the early 90s. Consumer goods have more than doubled in price since 2022. We hear what this means for people finances.

Credit Suisse could be in line for support from regulators if it is needed. The comments from the Swiss National Bank come after shares in Credit Suisse plunged 24% to a record low. Banks in Lebanon are facing a crisis with depositors holding some up to get their deposits out. We hear about the fallout from a former finance minister. Argentina's inflation rate has soared past 100% for the first time since the end of hyperinflation in the early 90s. Consumer goods have more than doubled in price since 2022, and we hear what this means for people finances.