Read a transcript of this episode on FT.comhttps://www.ft.com/content/eb1b2bc3-1edf-444b-ac44-8e3a79cd8887Private equity firms are offering the highest premiums for listed companies in more than two decades, and the Facebook whistleblower told Congress on Tuesday the company repeatedly chose to maximise online engagement instead of minimising harm to users. Plus, the FT’s Africa editor, David Pilling, explains Gabon’s effort to reposition itself as a “green superpower” and gain recognition for preserving its tropical forests. Private equity pays record premiums for public companieshttps://www.ft.com/content/69c28c74-e957-4009-912a-aee1c452995dFacebook chose to maximise engagement at users’ expense, whistleblower sayshttps://www.ft.com/content/41b657c8-d716-436b-a06d-19859f0f6ce4Africa’s green superpower: why Gabon wants markets to help tackle climate changehttps://www.ft.com/content/4f0579ac-409f-41d2-bf40-410d5a2ee46bBehind the Money Podcast: The tiny fund that took on a US giant and wonhttps://www.ft.com/behind-the-moneyThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Gavin Kallmann, Michael Bruning, and Persis Love. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.