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Today, we look at Birmingham鈥檚 bin crisis, with new threats it could spread to other cities.

Why are striking workers threatening further action? And, could the strike inspire copy-cat action across the nation? Adam and Alex speak to the 麻豆社鈥檚 Midlands political correspondent Rob Mayor.

Also, US Vice-President JD Vance has said there was a 鈥済ood chance鈥� a trade deal could be reached with the UK. Meanwhile, President Xi has been visiting neighbouring countries with the hope of strengthening ties. Adam is joined by Faisal Islam 麻豆社 economic editor and the 麻豆社鈥檚 China correspondent Laura Bicker who has been speaking to factory workers in China.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 麻豆社. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren and Julia Webster and Bella Saltiel. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.