Update: Microsoft executive backs Australian government in tech war - a podcast by BBC World Service

The President of Microsoft, Brad Smith, says Australia's proposals that tech giants pay for news appearing on their services, strengthen democracy by supporting a free press. We hear more from Rebecca Klar, a tech journalist from The Hill. Plus, Cary Leahey from Decision Economics brings us the latest news from the financial markets.

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