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Major firms hit by global internet outage

Several popular websites were sent offline due to a problem connecting users.

Several popular websites were sent offline due to a problem connecting users, or a DNS error. Companies affected included AirBnB, McDonald's, HSBC and British Airways. We speak to Jason Crabtree, founder and CEO of cybersecurity company Qomplex, who explains what happened.
We hear why Ukraine is concerned by a US-German deal over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. We get reaction to the new agreement between the US and Germany from Ukrainian politician Hanna Hopko, who previously chaired the parliamentary committee on foreign affairs in Kiev.
A day before the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, the 成人快手's Sasha Twining reports on what the event has cost Japan, and how much of that money it is likely to recoup.
Plus, we hear from Caroline Casey, who has successfully persuaded the chief executives of 500 major corporations to commit their boards to disability inclusion, and is discussing the achievement at this year's One Young World Summit.

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27 minutes

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Thu 22 Jul 2021 21:32GMT

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  • Thu 22 Jul 2021 21:32GMT