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Six U.S. states hold primary votes, with Wisconsin Democrats narrowly picking moderate David Crowley over Democratic socialist Francesca Hong as their nominee for state governor. President Donald Trump confirms he secretly switched planes in Turkey last month on the orders of Secret Service. Leaking crude oil from a tanker grounded off Oman is creating a massive oil slick. And parts of Europe prepare to watch a rare total solar eclipse. 📲 Podcasts, breaking news, and video analysis from the source. Download the Reuters app here. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 100 people are dead after a powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia. U.S. President Donald Trump signs an order reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccinations. Hopes for a Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands reparations from Iran. And Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nears a deal to buy a stake in English Premier League giant Liverpool. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran and Oman edge closer to a deal that would give Tehran control over Hormuz shipping, but Iranian officials warn the strait won't fully reopen until Washington makes concessions. Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, forces more than one million to evacuate. And Democratic frontrunner Rebecca Cooke heads to her primary gunning to flip a competitive seat in rural Wisconsin. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel says it rejects U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace's 15-point plan for Gaza. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis stike a Saudi Aramco refinery. Hunter Biden says his father Joe's cancer has spread. Plus, songs by Taylor Swift have been removed from the White House and Trump campaign social accounts. Watch the latest On Assignment: ⁠Chasing Ebola⁠ Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Blanche wins Senate confirmation to become U.S. attorney general after weeks of political wrangling. U.S. President Donald Trump revives his push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa leaving more than 50,000 buildings without power. And, why some South Korean pet owners are turning to tarot cards to better understand their animals Watch the latest On Assignment: Chasing Ebola Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million for harming children, comparing its platforms to a toxic factory. Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship. Anthony Fauci pleads the fifth over 100 times and a senator wants him prosecuted. North Korea ships missiles and personnel to Russia to strike Ukraine, exploiting a critical gap in Kyiv's air defences. And Hollywood breaks a box office record. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukraine accuses Russia of a war crime after a so-called "human safari" attack in the city of Kherson. Disney strikes a first-of-its-kind deal with TikTok, letting creators use its iconic characters to make short-form videos. And SpaceX investors brace for another share price hit as insiders get their first chance to cash out with the expiry of a lockup agreement. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, narrowly defeating Congresswoman Haley Stevens. SpaceX doubles its revenue, powered by its rapidly expanding satellite network. We look at the viral videos which could have led to Moroccan migrants risking everything and cross to Spain. And Chinese-made routers sold worldwide have a backdoor which potentially puts networks at risk. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sources tell Reuters the U.S. has burned through most of its precision military stockpiles in its war with Iran. Senator Bernie Moreno says Ohio representative Max Miller is a "danger" to his ex-wife and should not serve in Congress. EU ministers meet to discuss the migrant surge in Ceuta. And multiple countries' football federations withdraw support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. Watch the latest episode of On Assignment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds an order establishing the so-called "anti-weaponization" fund, paving the way for his confirmation. Japan and the U.S. confirm they conducted a coordinated Yen-buying intervention to try and halt its slide to fresh 40 year lows. President Donald Trump says talks with Iran will restart on Monday - without giving a deadline for an agreement. Democrats are divided over support for Israel. And Russian holidaymakers contend with petrol shortages and the risk of drone attacks - hitting the travel industry hard. Watch the latest episode of On Assignment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's holding off on fresh Iran attacks as he wants a rapid deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A bomb carried by a woman kills at least three near a Moscow restaurant. In-store clothes shopping trips are back for GLP-1 users. And how wildfires are threatening France's cherished camping culture. **Please note the location for the Washington state fires in this video is mislabelled as Washington DC, not Washington state Recommended read: Illicit Iranian gambling network helped pull off a $4 billion sanctions dodge Watch the latest episode of On Assignment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spain installs a floating barrier after thousands of migrants crossed over from North Africa - most of whom have now left. FIFA abandons its controversial plan to create a commercial entity, surrendering to intense opposition from fans. New York state authorities have sued the predictions-market company Kalshi for allegedly running an illegal, unlicensed gambling operation in the state. And the Justice Department rules damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by "flawed installation" - not vandalism. Watch the latest episode of On Assignment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madrid deploys troops as tens of thousands of migrants cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa. President Trump says Hamas agrees to a disarmament deal in Gaza but support is uncertain. Anthropic’s Claude AI models hacked into three companies during cybersecurity tests. And European countries agree to boycott the World Cup if soccer’s governing body FIFA goes ahead with plans to bring private investors into the tournament. Watch the latest episode of On Assignment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US renews strikes on Iran after attacks on American troops and a drone strike on a US-owned floating storage tanker at an Egyptian port. The Fed leaves rates on hold despite dissent. Russia charges Telegram's founder with aiding terrorism. And US diners are avoiding restaurants and fresh produce over cyclosporiasis fears. Watch the latest episode of On Assignment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saudi Arabia has waded into the Iran conflict, carrying out strikes alongside the U.S. against Iran-backed militia in Iraq. OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm on its hacking spree. The Trump administration bans new humanoid robots from China. And emergency services rush to find survivors from Japan's 7.1 magnitude earthquake. Watch the latest episode of On Assignment ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan's Kyushu region. Thousands of migrant children and their sponsors have been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities following tips from the Office of Refugee Resettlement. A new poll shows just one in three Americans back the Iran war. Johnson & Johnson reach a talc settlement that could end a decade of litigation. And Germany plans to tighten sick-note rules. Watch the latest episode of On Assignment ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. pauses its bombing campaign on Iran after advisers warn President Trump they're running out of targets and risk depleting the arsenal. The suspect in a Berlin Pride attack is shot dead by police. Shein flags tariff hits after posting a quarterly loss. And Rohingya schools in Malaysia are facing closures after a surge in online hate speech. Watch the latest episode of On Assignment on Wildfires ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Watch the episode of On Assignment on data centers here⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebration turns to horror at a Berlin Pride event after a vehicle plows into a crowd. Families of Indian exam candidates who took their own lives after a paper leaked say the education minister's resignation won't bring back their children. US President Donald Trump's pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism. And UNESCO recognizes the Normandy D-Day beaches. Watch the latest episode of On Assignment on Wildfires&;⁠here⁠. Watch the episode of On Assignment on data centers&;here. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's education minister resigns, handing a major victory to youth protesters. President Donald Trump takes aim at the press with humor and barbs at the White House Correspondents' Assocation dinner. Sources say it took OpenAI a week to notice its AI agent was hacking a company. Maine Democrats look set to nominate Troy Jackson for the U.S. Senate. And LeBron James signs with Philadelphia for a record 24th NBA season. Watch the latest episode of On Assignment here. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump Administration's latest slate of global tariffs may be more durable than earlier tariff regimes. President Donald Trump makes a new demand that could derail a U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement. Congress is proposing new ways to regulate AI after an OpenAI agent went "rogue." Federal prosecutors withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters - at least for now. And Ukraine has a new target: Russian e-retailers. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran-aligned Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, closing in on another key oil route. Iranian strikes on CIA facilities are prompting questions about a possible Russian role. OpenAI says AI models went rogue during testing. And how to visualise the "kill zone" frontline in Ukraine. Inside Ukraine’s kill zone Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump gives Saudi Arabia the green light on nuclear energy, without demanding safeguards against a weapon. A Ukrainian soldier recounts how he survived 346 days in a frontline foxhole. The Iran war has cost the U.S. more than $37 billion. And New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani can't arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yemen's Houthis announce a Saudi naval blockade, threatening the Red Sea export route and opening a new front in the U.S.-Iran war. Despite one of the biggest oil supply shocks in history, prices haven't soared. Thousands march in India to demand the resignation of the education minister, the biggest confrontation yet for the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party. And Taco Bell faces a wave of lawsuits after contaminated lettuce leaves thousands sick and more than 100 hospitalized. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup, capping off a record-breaking tournament that U.S. President Donald Trump was quick to claim credit for. So-called "King of the North" Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years. The US strikes Iran for a ninth day. And a Reuters investigation undercuts Trump’s assertion that a conspiracy of non-citizen voting is afoot in the U.S. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spain and Argentina are set to face off in the World Cup final. The U.S. has renewed attacks on Iran after the killing of military personnel in Jordan. The U.S. Marshals Service have arrested Tristan and Andrew Tate. Plus, how a teacher answering a question about voting intentions has led to a political storm in Germany.  Watch the latest On Assignment: Data centers: Small town politics turn into a national fight Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran strikes Kuwait's power infrastructure for a second straight day and claims attacks on U.S. targets in Bahrain, following a seventh consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites. Trump Media is pitching Wall Street firms faster access to Trump's Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month. And federal officials link a major foodborne illness outbreak to Taco Bell restaurants across five states. Watch the latest On Assignment: Data centers: Small town politics turn into a national fight Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting his own intelligence agencies. His teleprompter operator is fired after allegedly using advance knowledge of his speeches to place bets. Iran asks the Houthis to stand ready to shut the Red Sea gateway which would block both the Middle East's top oil routes at the same time. Scientists warn that wildfire smoke doesn't just harm when fires are burning – the health risks follow for years. And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders mandatory testosterone screening for all U.S. troops over 30. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. turns up the heat on Iran with fresh strikes on coastal defenses as Tehran calls it an "existential war." President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. Attorney General – Todd Blanche – has a bruising Senate hearing. Argentina breaks English hearts again to reach the World Cup final. Stripe and Advent offer $53 billion to buy PayPal. And SpaceX shares sink below their IPO price, putting its $2 trillion valuation in doubt. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump scraps his Strait of Hormuz toll threat, saying he’s opting for Gulf trade deals instead. ICE suspends most traffic stops after two fatal shootings in less than a week. Ukraine faces another wartime government reshuffle. Two U.S. Supreme Court justices make a rare appearance on the Hill to warn of threats against the court. And Spain dominates over France to reach the World Cup final. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens another blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and demands a 20% toll on cargo. Protesters are on the streets of Maine after the second deadly ICE shooting in the U.S. in a week. Bangkok weighs surprise night-time safety checks on venues after a deadly pub fire. Congo’s M23 rebels use an Ebola outbreak in their territory to showcase leadership. And 12 states sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros deal which would be the biggest merger in Hollywood history. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Senate is back in session but two of its most powerful Republicans are not, leaving its majority stretched thin after the death of Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell's absence due to ill health. A fire tears through a Bangkok pub killing dozens. In some of Havana's apartment blocks, when the lights go out, so does the water. The Iran war silences the country’s musicians. And actor Sam Neill has died. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsey Graham, a senior Republican senator and one of the President Trump’s closest allies, has died. The U.S. and Iran exchange strikes - and disagree over whether the Strait of Hormuz is open. Plus,England keep their cool in the Miami heat to reach their fourth-ever World Cup semi-final against title holders Argentina. *This episode has been corrected to insert a missing word to make it clear in the Houston story that community members have told Reuters they are less confident an investigation into the shooting will hold all parties accountable. Watch the latest On Assignment: Collateral damage: The war comes for Iran’s ancient past Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bipartisan housing affordability bill has become law without U.S. President Donald Trump's signature. Firefighters in southern Spain battle a fast-moving wildfire that has killed at least a dozen people. And along Ukraine's front lines, birds are building nests from fibre-optic drone cables used to guide attack drones. Watch the latest On Assignment: Collateral damage: The war comes for Iran’s ancient past Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran hits U.S. military targets in the Gulf as it buries its slain leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei. NATO leaders leave Turkey armed – literally – after President Tayyip Erdogan hands out vintage revolvers. President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants peace, but three Kremlin sources say he’s getting ready to escalate. Meta will start making its own AI chip to undercut OpenAI and Anthropic. A proposed FAA rule could supercharge the U.S. drone delivery industry. And Germany tops more than 5,000 heat-related deaths this year as a wildfire tears through southern Spain. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maine's Graham Platner quits the Senate race leaving Democrats scrambling to replace him for a must-win seat. The U.S. and Iran trade fresh strikes. President Donald Trump ditches the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One for the first leg of his flight home from the NATO summit. Before leaving Ankara, he hands Ukraine a license to manufactures its own Patriot missile interceptors. A fatal ICE shooting in Houston triggers protests. Google warns quantum computers could crack crypto encryption by 2029. And HBO Max dominates the Emmy nominations. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump says the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is “over” after back and forth strikes, testing NATO’s nerves at a summit in Ankara. Graham Platner faces mounting calls to drop out of the Maine Senate race. Marine Le Pen will run for the French presidency after a court clears her way, but she may be campaigning with an ankle tag. The UK’s Nigel Farage quits parliament only to run for his seat again. And Messi leads Argentina’s stunning comeback from 2-0 down to knock Egypt out of the World Cup. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States crashes out of the World Cup as President Donald Trump’s red card intervention overshadows the tournament. Tens of thousands fill Tehran’s streets for Ayatollah Ali Khamanei’s funeral with mourners calling for vengeance against the U.S. and Israel. Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara already at odds with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. And, Democrats have until July 13 to pull the plug on their Maine Senate candidate as sexual assault allegations threaten one of the midterms’ most critical races.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA clears red-carded U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium after President Donald Trump called FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Mourners line the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his son and successor remains out of sight. And Venezuela's earthquake death toll tops 3,300 as survivors face the grim task of identifying the dead.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America celebrates Independence Day with military flyovers, flotillas and fireworks. Funeral prayers and tears for slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but still no sign of his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei. Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg region oil terminal as Russia’s fuel crisis deepens. And, England fans can drink till dawn after the UK government allows the pubs to open until 5 am for the World Cup match with Mexico. Watch the latest On Assignment ⁠Fourth of July from inside the White House ⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump marks America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore, warning of a communist threat from progressive Democrats. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden, with Adam Sandler officiating. Iran began days of funeral processions for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Plus, Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at the World Cup. Watch the latest On Assignment Fourth of July from inside the White House . Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran prepares to bury its slain leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, with a week of mass mourning. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are widely expected to host their wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden. And America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence on Saturday. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States reaches the last 16 at the World Cup with a dramatic 2-0 win against Bosnia that saw Folarin Balogun sent off. U.S. President Donald Trump pockets at least $1.4 billion from crypto ventures made lucrative by his administration’s policies. Russia hits Kyiv with missiles and drones. Anti-migrant politics fuel a resurgence of racism in the UK. And excitement reaches fever pitch over speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are tying the knot this weekend. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in a blow to President Donald Trump’s agenda. Financial disclosures show he earned more than $1.4 billion from his family’s crypto ventures last year. Volatility in the U.S. tech sector fuels fears of a bubble. Millions of seniors get $50 weight loss drugs under a new Medicare plan. The FBI says ransom notes linked to the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother are fake. Thousands march across South Africa demanding migrants leave the country. And Serena Williams’ Wimbledon comeback fizzles out. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Supreme Court hands President Donald Trump the power to fire independent regulators but draws a line at the Federal Reserve. In South Africa, fears mount that planned anti-immigrant marches could turn violent. Police say an Australian man has made a partial confession to causing the death of a 17-year-old Thai girl. NATO warships drill off the U.S. East Coast as Trump threatens to pull back from Europe. And Paraguay knocks four-time champions Germany out of the World Cup on penalties.   Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran and the U.S. agree to stand down after fresh, tit-for-tat attacks threatened to unravel the ceasefire. America turns 250 on July 4th, but some people aren’t in the mood to celebrate. Latino voters are up for grabs but both parties are struggling to connect with them. And the Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 1,500. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crash has killed 14 nationals, the state news agency says. Venezuelans decry shortages of heavy equipment and a limited official presence as the earthquake death toll tops 1,400. Iran and the U.S. continue their attacks in the Gulf, fraying an increasingly precarious interim deal. Temperature records are shattered in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves east. And how Bauhaus design is being targeted by the far right in Germany. Watch Pitchside here. Listen to On Assignment podcast here and see the Climate Monitor here. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed their interim peace deal, while tensions brew in the Trump administration between competing foreign policy camps. Venezuela’s earthquake death toll tops 900, with 50,000 missing. Plus, Sweden's businesses warn that hardening immigration policies are harming start-up culture and Cape Verde's World Cup dream continues. Listen to On Assignment podcast here and see the Climate Monitor here. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Supreme Court hands President Donald Trump two big immigration wins – clearing the way to turn back asylum seekers at the border and deport hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians stripped of their protected status. Venezuelans dig through the rubble with their hands as thousands are unaccounted for after twin earthquakes. The UN pauses ship escorts through the Strait of Hormuz following accusations Iran fired on a vessel. Egypt and Iran – both countries where homosexuality is illegal – face off at the World Cup in Seattle where the city is marking Pride. And a trio of Brazilian sisters ages 103, 104 and 109 could help scientists crack the secret to a long life. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two massive earthquakes rock Venezuela, killing dozens and trapping thousands under rubble. U.S. President Donald Trump faces a Republican revolt – including a shouting showdown with Senator Bill Cassidy – over his Iran deal. Millions of Americans are cut off from food stamps under his sweeping tax and spending cuts. And as Europe swelters in a record heatwave, air-conditioning becomes France’s latest political hot potato. **This episode has been corrected to remove a line saying Keiko Fujimori would be Peru's first female president. Dina Boluarte was Peru's first female president. If confirmed by the electoral authority, Fujimori will become Peru's first elected female president. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Senate votes to block the war in Iran in a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump. A UN inquiry finds Israel deliberately targets children in Gaza, resulting in genocide. In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexes his political muscle as his picks sweep the primaries. In Brazil young voters turn away from the left, but not all its ideas. And Cristiano Ronaldo makes history, becoming the first player ever to score at six World Cups Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Burnham is on his way to becoming the UK’s next prime minister. The U.S. lifts sanctions on Iran for 60 days, but the waiver comes with a threat from President Donald Trump. Serena Williams will make a stunning return to singles at Wimbledon after landing the final wildcard. And Lionel Messi is the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will step down. The U.S. and Iran agree a peace roadmap and the Revolutionary Guards stand to cash in. Ukraine’s Azov fighters are hitting Russian logistics making Moscow pay a price for occupying Mariupol. And Cape Verde stuns again at the World Cup. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JD Vance holds peace talks with Iran, overshadowed by Tehran saying it shut the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump says that the renovated Reflecting Pool ‌probably must be renovated following what he called vandalism. Prime Minister Keir Starmer considers his political future and could decide as soon as Monday whether to step aside or fight a UK leadership contest against Andy Burnham. A heatwave in Europe leads to a partial alcohol ban in France. Plus, Mexico City could limit alcohol sales after a massive World Cup party. Listen to Pitchside, our new World Cup podcast ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz as fighting flares in Lebanon. The U.S. team seals its place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Australia. Giorgia Meloni accuses Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her. And China may overtake France as the biggest producer of foie gras. Listen to Pitchside, our new World Cup podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance warns Israel the U.S. is its last ally, as he pulls out of a trip to Switzerland for Iran peace talks. Republicans tear apart President Donald Trump’s Iran deal. Ukraine brings the war to Moscow in its most significant strike yet. New York finally gets its Knicks parade. And Scotland’s World Cup fans drink Boston dry.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. and Iran sign an interim agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal looks set to bolster Hezbollah’s hand with Tehran promising its ally a cut of the cash once its assets are unfrozen. It’s a new day at the Fed as Kevin Warsh takes the helm. Luigi Mangione plans for a mental health crisis defense. And a small UK election could spell big trouble for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The death rate in U.S. immigration centers doubles since President Donald Trump took office, a Reuters analysis finds. World leaders at the G7 walk a tightrope to avoid provoking Trump. Reuters reveals the $300 billion private investment fund outlined in the U.S.-Iran deal. Messi scores a hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record. And the mom of Cape Verde’s history-making goalkeeper watches from home, barred by a $15,000 visa bond. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran deal is dividing his party and putting his midterm hopes at risk. FIFA’s new controversial rule forces World Cup players to stop mid-game for hydration breaks. And the UK pulls the plug on social media for under 16s. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a peace deal with Iran on his 80th birthday, with both sides set to formally sign in Switzerland on Friday. Trump rounds out his celebration hosting thousands of guests for a UFC fight on the South Lawn. World leaders gather in France for the G7 summit. And Iran takes on New Zealand in their World Cup opener.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs to claim their first NBA championship in more than 50 years. U.S. President Donald Trump marks his 80th birthday with UFC fights on the White House lawn. Protesters in Albania's capital rally against a luxury resort project tied to Jared Kushner, in demonstrations being called the Flamingo Revolution. Watch Reuters World Cup podcast Pitchside here Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. and Iran say a nuclear deal could be signed within days, but both sides differ on the terms. SpaceX surged in its trading debut, pushing its valuation past $2 trillion and making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. The U.S. military has killed the leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in a strike Venezuela says was a joint intelligence effort. Plus, the empty seats at the World Cup raise concerns. Watch Reuters World Cup podcast Pitchside here Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SpaceX is set for its market debut after a record IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. President Trump says an Iran nuclear deal could come this weekend, but Tehran says key issues remain unresolved. In Congo, investigators hunt for patient zero after linking a deadly Ebola outbreak to a pastor’s funeral. And Russia is suspended from international chess for running tournaments in occupied Ukrainian territory. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. and Iran trade attacks for a second day as President Donald Trump threatens more strikes unless Tehran agrees to a deal. Belfast riots expose deep-rooted racism. Ukraine’s police chief accuses Russia of recruiting Ukrainian teenage girls to kill servicemen. And nearly all the 104 World Cup games could be played in dangerously hot conditions. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran hits U.S. bases in Jordan and the Gulf after American retaliation for a downed Apache helicopter. Tehran says its World Cup ticket allocation has been pulled. SpaceX’s Starbase divides a Texas community.  The USDA ramps up the production of sterile male flies, in a bid to wipe out screwworm. Anti-immigrant riots erupt in Belfast. And Bad Bunny gets a private audience with the Pope.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran and Israel agree to stop attacking each other — for now — but both sides warn they'll hit back if provoked. New York Knicks fans boo President Trump at Madison Square Garden. Apple unveils a long-overdue overhaul of Siri, as it scrambles to catch up with rivals in the AI race. And, Japan’s bears are getting bolder.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel hits targets in Iran despite U.S. President Donald Trump telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold back. China’s Xi Jinping touches down in North Korea for his first visit in seven years, pledging deeper ties. The world braces for a strong El Nino weather pattern. And Prada is dressing NASA astronauts for trips to the moon. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. plans to use Iranian assets to repair damage caused by Iran on Gulf states. The U.S. Supreme Court weighs rulings on gun rights, transgender athletes and immigration. Armenians head to the polls with peace efforts and Russian relations in focus. And Broadway prepares for the 79th Tony Awards. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. forces strike Iranian radar sites after Iran fired drones toward the Strait of Hormuz. Wall Street falls sharply after a hot jobs report stokes fears of a Fed rate hike. California and New York prepare a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's takeover of Warner Bros. Plus, Cape Verde gets ready for its World Cup debut. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. House votes for Ukraine aid in defiance of President Donad Trump and Senate Republicans only narrowly defeat a Democratic amendment to kill his $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Thousands of Albanians protest in Tirana against a coastal tourism complex linked to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. And the first confirmed U.S. case of the flesh-eating screwworm could bump up meat prices. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. House votes to end the war with Iran in the clearest rebuke yet of President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict. Two leaders emerge in California’s governor primary setting up a rare Republican-Democrat matchup in November. SpaceX hits the road as it gears up for what could be the biggest IPO ever. And flesh-eating screwworm is detected in the U.S. for the first time in 60 years. * We incorrectly stated in this episode that California has not seen a Democrat face a Republican in the gubernatorial election in 15 years. As recently as 2022, Gavin Newsom faced Republican Brian Dahle in the general election. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kuwait grounds flights after an Iranian strike on the airport. U.S. primary results hold clues for November’s midterm map. The CIA stops contributing to Iran war intelligence as it feuds with the national spy chief’s office. And Sweden prepares to lock up 13-year-old gang killers. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lebanon announces a partial ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Russia pounds Ukrainian cities as President Vladimir Putin prepares to update on the economy at "Russian Davos." U.S. President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund hits a wall after a rare backlash from Senate Republicans. The 2026 midterm primary season heats up. And Serena Williams is back. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

France boards a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic, accusing it of flying a false flag. Colombia heads for a presidential runoff election after the right-wing candidate wins the first round. The U.S. Supreme Court weighs two cases which could reshape the midterms. U.S. population growth slows. And Taiwanese BTS fans pray to the Taoist god of love for concert tickets. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli troops capture the strategic Beaufort Castle in a push against Hezbollah despite a ceasefire. Paris St Germain fans celebrate a second straight Champions League win, with some clashes. President Donald Trump keeps false claims about the 2020 election front and center as the U.S. approaches the midterms. Plus, Brazil investigates a suspected Ebola case, Kanye West draws a huge crowd in Istanbul, South Korea's beauty tourism booms and Joseph Stalin's wine collection goes up for auction.  **A location in this video is incorrectly tagged as Longview, California rather than Longview, Washington. Watch the latest On Assignment episode: Exposing a massacre Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two federal judges dealt legal blows to the Trump administration, blocking his Anti-Weaponization Fund and ordering his name removed from the Kennedy Center. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a ground test in Florida. The WHO is working to trial experimental drugs and vaccines amid a growing Ebola outbreak. Plus, Guyana is emerging as an unlikely energy beneficiary from disruption at the Strait of Hormuz. Watch the latest On Assignment episode: Exposing a massacre Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States and Iran reach an agreement to extend the ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz, but the deal is waiting for President Donald Trump’s signoff. China builds a sprawling military complex in the desert. A U.S. judge gives Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown the green light, for now. Ferrari defends its first EV in the face of widespread criticism. And a job ad for shepherds in rural China goes viral. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla ex-employees say its self-driving software fails at the basics. Washington and Tehran trade fresh strikes. The Trump administration plans a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola. Federal workers could be forced to sign NDAs to stop leaks. And the Department of Justice opens a criminal perjury investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who sued Trump for sexual assault. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts four-term Senator John Cornyn in their Texas race for the Republican nomination, handing Democrats a shot at Senate control in November. SpaceX squeezes the Pentagon for a fivefold Starlink price hike for its kamikaze drones during the Iran war. With gas prices topping $4.50 a gallon, Americans are ditching their cars – in one case for a pink Power Wheels Barbie Dream Camper. And India’s "Cockroach Janta Party" gets more Instagram followers than Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP as Gen Z’s frustration goes viral. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. launches new strikes on Iran as Tehran’s negotiators land in Qatar for talks. U.S. President Donald Trump demands Abraham Accords signups as part of any Iran deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's having a hard time influencing Trump’s decisions. Trump-backed Ken Paxton challenges John Cornyn in a high-stakes Texas Senate runoff. The Iranian team are set to commute to World Cup games from Mexico. And Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" tumbler campaign triggers a backlash.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump tells his negotiators not to rush into any deal with Iran, just a day after saying an agreement was imminent. Riot police in Turkey storm the headquarters of the country’s top opposition party. The U.S. Supreme Court is boosting Republicans in the battle over Congressional maps. Plus, Pope Leo prepares to take on the ethical implications of AI. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump says a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal with Iran is “largely negotiated”. Russia pounds Kyiv, firing an Oreshnik hypersonic missile near the capital. A gunman who fired at a White House checkpoint ‌was shot and killed by officers. And the Enhanced Games begin, a tournament in which athletes can take performance-enhancing drugs.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China has killed at least 90 people, with more still missing. Reuters has uncovered that a Trump administration adviser explored a plan to ban voting machines used in more than half of U.S. states. Freed flotilla activists allege torture and sexual violence in Israeli custody; Israel denies the claims. Plus, Finland's bomb shelters draw global attention  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senate Republicans delay voting on President Donald Trump’s ICE funding bill in a revolt against his $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. The DNC releases its long-awaited 2024 ‘autopsy’ and then rejects its findings. Iran’s Supreme Leader says its near-weapons-grade uranium should not leave the country. And Grok falls flat in Washington. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro on murder charges. Iran is charging ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint – sometimes including fees for safe passage. Israel's parliament votes to dissolve itself pushing the country closer to a snap election Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could lose, while a video of his far-right police minister Itamar Ben Gvir taunting flotilla activists on their knees with their hands zip-tied behind their backs, sparks international outrage. And Stephen Colbert signs off, ending the Late Show’s 33-year history. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump tightens his grip on the Republican Party as voters oust his critic, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie. Trump reveals his White House ballroom build features a drone base on the roof. As Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping meet, Reuters reveals Chinese armed forces secretly trained around 200 Russian military personnel in China last year, some of whom have returned to fight in Ukraine. The World Health Organization sounds the alarm over the scale and speed of the Ebola outbreak. And Arsenal nets the Premier League champions title for the first time in 22 years. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five people are dead, including two suspects, after a shooting at a San Diego mosque. U.S. President Donald Trump says he's paused an Iran strike after Tehran sent a proposal through Pakistan. Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie faces a fierce primary challenge after defying Trump. Trump drops his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in a deal that creates a $1.8 billion fund for victims of political "weaponization." Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to Beijing to deepen Russia-China ties. And Birkenstock loses its footing as its luxury ambitions unravel. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran's fragile ceasefire is fraying after a drone strike sparks a fire at a UAE nuclear power plant. Surging oil prices drive bond yields to multi-month highs. The hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in Rotterdam as health officials battle another outbreak – of misinformation. We look at the U.S. appeals court so conservative that the Supreme Court keeps overruling it. The Iran war is reshaping how Europeans travel this summer. And shoppers come to blows over a new Swatch watch. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Health Organization declares the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy loses his Louisiana primary in a victory for U.S. President Donald Trump's retribution campaign, with Trump-backed challengers advancing to a June runoff. Ukraine launches its largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year. Plus, Bulgaria wins Eurovision for the first time as five countries boycott over Israel's participation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' effort to revive a midterm voting map. Democrats seize on Trump's push for a White House ballroom as political fodder. Cubans react to US plans to indict Raul Castro. Plus, Reuters tests Tesla's robotaxi service in Texas. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump wraps up two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with little to show for it. Meta and Google recruit Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights magazine to teach children healthy tech habits, even as their apps are engineered to keep those same children hooked. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s grip on power is slipping after a cabinet minister resigns and Andy Burnham makes a move to pave the way for a challenge. And two moves from the U.S. Department of Justice – the DOJ is set to drop the criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and it’s moving to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese President Xi Jinping warns U.S. President Donald Trump that mishandling Taiwan could push the two superpowers towards a clash. Russia unleashes its heaviest wartime drone attack on Ukraine. Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil according to its energy minister. The White House is running out of ideas to keep soaring fuel prices in check. Republicans are winning the redistricting war, but the maps may not be enough to hold the House in the midterms. A court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions. And Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump lands in Beijing today hoping that Chinese President Xi Jinping will help him end his unpopular Iran war. Reuters exclusively reports that Saudi Arabia launched unpublicized strikes on Iran in March – the first time the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil. U.S. consumer prices continued to rise last month delivering the largest annual inflation increase in nearly three years. Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner. And the Cannes Film Festival kicks off.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington sanctions 12 entities for helping Iran ship oil to China, as President Donald Trump heads to Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows voters blame Trump’s Republicans as gas prices spike and household finances take a hit. All passengers from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius are off the cruise ship and being flown home. A growing number of anti-AIPAC Democratic primary challengers force a party reckoning. And the Eurovision Song Contest opens under a cloud of boycotts over Israeli participation and changes to public voting rules.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump calls Iran’s counteroffer to end the war "totally unacceptable." British paratroopers parachute onto a remote Atlantic island to deliver supplies to a suspected hantavirus patient. Brazil reclaims the top spot for Chinese investment as Beijing pours capital into Latin American's biggest economy. And how Kansas City has emerged as a hub for the World Cup's soccer players and their followers. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passengers begin disembarking the hantavirus-hit cruise ship near Tenerife and are transferred to quarantine. Russian President Vladimir Putin says the war in Ukraine may be "coming to an end" as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire holds. Iran says it's sent its response to a U.S. peace proposal. A car bomb and ambush kill at least 14 police officers in Pakistan. Plus, false health rumors spreading on social media have fueled mob attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo Watch the latest On Assignment episode: A conversation with Pulitzer winners Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A U.S.-brokered, three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine begins, as Moscow marks WWII Victory Day with a scaled-back parade. Virginia's Supreme Court strikes down a Democratic congressional map, while Louisiana's redistricting battles roiling early voting. Reform UK emerges as the big winner in British local elections. Plus, the fate of LIV Golf's players after Saudi Public Investment Fund pulls funding. Watch the latest On Assignment episode: A conversation with Pulitzer winners Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump insists the ceasefire is holding after U.S. and Iranian forces clash in the Gulf. A Reuters investigation reveals $7 billion of well-timed bets on falling oil prices were placed just before Trump’s Iran announcements. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party hemorrhages support in local elections. Tennessee Republicans carve up Memphis's majority-Black congressional district. And Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran weighs a U.S. peace proposal, but negotiators say the gulf between Tehran and Washington remains wide. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heads to the White House for a high-stakes meeting. A note, purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein, surfaces. Ted Turner, the man who built CNN, has died. And Diet Coke parties become all the rage in India as the Iran war sparks a can shortage.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump says there’s progress on ending the Iran war and pauses a mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Democrats see veteran populist Sherrod Brown as their best bet to retake Ohio, and the Senate. Millions of soccer fans in India and China might not be able to watch next month’s World Cup. And the world’s most consumed staple – rice – is under threat because of fertilizer shortages and soaring fuel costs from the Iran war.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices