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Crisis-hit Sri Lanka has elected its next president: the former prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe. He's already proving unpopular with some, leading to fresh protests in the capital, Colombo. Some business owners, however, are optimistic that the new leader can begin to guide the country of out its economic hardship. Shiromal Coomay runs a tourism company. She is eager to see the holiday industry restart in Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile, the IMF has warned other countries could face a similar economic fate if debt can't be brought under control.

We speak to the head of Ukraine's sea port authority, Dmitro Barinov, about efforts to end the Russian blockade of grain shipments. Sam Fenwick is also joined by energy markets expert Dr Aura Sabadus to discuss the ongoing concerns over gas supplies in Europe.

(Picture: A supporter of Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo. Credit: Getty Images).