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A ten-minute daily news briefing from Reuters frontline journalists, hosted by Kim Vinnell. It covers the top stories from around the world, providing concise and direct information about global events.
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A weekend like no other: Khamenei's funeral, America's birthday and Taylor's wedding bash
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.
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US World Cup win, Trump’s crypto conflict, UK racism and Taylor Swift’s wedding
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
Birthright citizenship, Trump’s crypto haul, Serena Williams and Medicare
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 Savan
SCOTUS shields Lisa Cook, South Africa’s migrants and Germany out
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 ba
Iran and US pause, America’s 250th and Latino voters
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.
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Saudi Aramco crash, Venezuela shortages and Bauhaus culture wars
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
US Iran strikes, Cape Verde and Sweden's immigration crackdown
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 c
Trump immigration wins, Venezuela rescues and Brazil's three centenarian sisters
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 foll
Venezuela earthquakes, food stamp cuts and France's aircon debate
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 la
Mamdani’s power play, Trump rebuke and Ronaldo
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 firs
UK's next PM, Iran sanctions waiver, Serena and Messi
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.
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Starmer quits, US-Iran roadmap, IRGC winners and Cape Verde stuns again
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.
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Iran talks, JD Vance, Reflecting Pool and Keir Starmer
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
Hormuz, World Cup joy, Meloni Vs Trump and Chinese foie gras
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.
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Moscow attack, Vance’s Israel warning and the World Cup Scots of Boston
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.
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Iran deal signed, Warsh’s Fed era and Mangione’s defense
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 K
G7, Messi and the Cape Verde goalie
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 goalkeepe
Trump’s Iran gamble, UK social media ban and World Cup water breaks
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.
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Iran-US deal, G7 summit and Iran’s World Cup opener
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.
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Knicks win, Trump’s UFC birthday and Albania’s ‘flamingo revolution’
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.
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Iran peace deal, SpaceX IPO and World Cup concerns
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 C
SpaceX’s big day, Iran, Ebola’s patient zero and Russian chess
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 oc
US-Iran, Russia’s teen killers, Belfast and World Cup heat
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.
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US-Iran strikes, World Cup tickets, Musk’s Starbase, and sterile screwworm
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.
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Iran-Israel stand-down, Trump booed and Siri’s overhaul
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.
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Trump-Netanyahu rift, El Nino and Prada spacesuits
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.
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Iranian assets, Supreme Court, Armenia and the Tonys
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.
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U.S.-Iran strikes, Wall Street fears, Paramount lawsuit and Cape Verde
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.
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Republican fissures, Kushner’s resort and screwworm
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 price
War powers, California’s governor race, SpaceX and screwworm
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.
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Kuwait, US primaries, spy agencies at war and Sweden's young killers
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.
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Kyiv attacked, California votes, and Lebanon
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.
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Russia-linked tanker seized, SCOTUS midterm impact, Colombia and BTS tickets
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.
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Israel seizes Beaufort Castle, Trump's 2020 claims, PSG and Stalin's wine
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 Ista
Trump legal setbacks, Blue Origin blast and Ebola vaccines
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
Iran, China nuclear sites, mail-in ballots and Ferrari
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
Tesla, Ebola quarantines, federal NDAs and E. Jean Carroll
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 assau
Paxton's Texas win, Starlink price hike and Gen Z’s 'cockroach' party
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
New strikes on Iran, Texas Senate runoff and Starbucks Korea
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 W
Trump’s Iran gear change, voting maps and the pope on AI
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.
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Iran negotiations, Oreshnik missile strike and Enhanced Games
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.
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China mine blast, U.S. voting machines and flotilla abuse claims
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
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GOP revolt, DNC 2024 ‘autopsy,’ Iran’s uranium and Grok flop
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.
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Castro indicted, Hormuz fees, flotilla backlash and Colbert finale
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 flotill
Massie out, ballroom drone base, China-Russia and Arsenal
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 r
Mosque shooting, Massie’s primary, Trump’s weaponization fund, Iran and Birkenstocks
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 politica
Iran-UAE tensions, America's most conservative court and Swatch brawls
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 E
Ebola concern, Trump's Cassidy retribution and Eurovision
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 o
Supreme Court rejects Virginia map, ballroom bill and Tesla robotaxis
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.
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Trump leaves China, big tech deflects, Adani and Starmer
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 a
Xi warns Trump, Russia’s drone barrage and Murdaugh murders
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
Trump heads to Beijing, inflation at 3-year high and Cannes
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
New Iran sanctions, AIPAC and Eurovision
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 Democra
Iran deadlock, hantavirus airdrop and Kansas City the World Cup hub
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
Hantavirus ship, Putin talks war end and Congo misinformation killings
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 soci
Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset
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
Iran fighting flares, oil bets, UK votes and Attenborough turns 100
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 dis
Iran peace proposal, Epstein note, Ted Turner, India's Diet Coke parties
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.
Iran war deal progress, Senate fight, World Cup and rice
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 o
Iran's nuke timeline, hantavirus ship, Met Gala and Pulitzers
U.S. intelligence says months of war with Iran have barely dented Tehran's path to a nuclear bomb. Meanhile both countries launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Around 150 passengers are confined to their cabins amid a hantavirus outbreak on board a cruise ship. The collapse of Spirit Airlines sparks a Washington blame game. Stars walk the carpet at the Met Gala o
Hormuz, Lebanon, Giuliani and the Met Gala
President Donald Trump says the United States will start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. A tense ceasefire with Israel frays in Lebanon. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized. Plus, the fashion world gears up for the Met Gala – as protesters object to Jeff Bezos’ involvement.
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Trump’s Iran threat, stranded Spirit passengers and Timmy the whale
President Donald Trump says the U.S. could restart strikes on Iran if Tehran “misbehaves.” Europe reckons with the withdrawal of thousands of U.S. troops. Airlines work to help stranded Spirit passengers after the budget carrier collapses. Robotic legs help Hong Kong fire survivors climb to retrieve their possessions from the damaged residential towers. Plus, Timmy the whale is transported from ne
U.S. troop withdrawal, EU auto tariffs, Spirit collapses and Banksy
The Pentagon says its pulling 5,000 troops from Germany, while the White House is fast-tracking $8.6 billion in weapons sales to Israel and Middle East allies, bypassing Congress. U.S. President Donald Trump is raising tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%. Al Qaeda-linked insurgents have seized territory in Mali, threatening Russia's influence in West Africa. Spirit Airlines is shutting down follo
Iran deadline, shutdown over and Australia Indigenous clashes
The White House says the U.S.-Iran war is “terminated” for the purposes of an approaching congressional war powers deadline, even as President Donald Trump huddles with military leaders over potential new strikes. Oil briefly spiked past $126 a barrel, pushing U.S. inflation to its highest year-on-year rise since May 2023. Trump signs an end to the 11-week partial government shutdown, restoring fu
Powell’s plan, Iran war cost, Voting Rights Act and cheap Chinese EVs
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s last act: holding rates and a pledge to stick around as a governor. The Pentagon puts a $25 billion price tag on the Iran war so far. The U.S. Supreme Court guts a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, in a move that could reshape voting across the South. And for the average price of a car in the U.S., you could buy five brand new Chinese EVs.
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Comey charged, Trump approval and Jimmy Kimmel
Former FBI Director James Comey faces charges over a deleted Instagram post showing the numbers "86 47" arranged in seashells. U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating drops to its lowest point this term. King Charles makes a speech to Congress. And the FCC orders a review of Disney’s ABC station licenses as the White House turns up the heat on late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke about M
Update - UAE leaves OPEC, Musk vs. OpenAI and attempted assassination
The United Arab Emirates says it is quitting OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups. Opening arguments begin in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI’s Sam Altman, accusing him of betraying their founding mission to keep the company a non-profit. Cole Tomas Allen is charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. And two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Manifesto, Charles and marathon history
U.S. President Donald Trump calls the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect a “pretty sick guy,” while using the attack to tout his presidency’s impact. A manifesto written by the suspect raises questions about Trump’s security arrangements. King Charles pushes ahead with his U.S. visit as the UK looks to repair strained ties with Washington. China’s new legal and economic tools punis
Shots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner, U.S.-Iran, and condom prices surge
A gunman charges through security and fires shots at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington D.C., sending U.S. President Donald Trump and hundreds of guests diving for cover. Iran is demanding the United States lift its blockade on Iranian ports before any new talks can begin, as hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough begin to fade. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends condom prices
Iran talks, Jerome Powell and the White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump cancels a planned trip by US envoys to Islamabad for Iran peace talks. The Justice Department drops its criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the path for Kevin Warsh's confirmation. SpaceX's IPO filing reveals Musk's compensation is tied to colonizing Mars. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump attends the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time.
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Maduro bet arrest, Iranian speedboats, marijuana and fast fashion’s war problem
A U.S. Army soldier is charged with using classified information to bet on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Iran uses a swarm of speedboats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. reclassifies marijuana as a less dangerous drug. And your wardrobe is caught in the crossfire as a surge in fossil fuel prices squeezes polyester suppliers and garment makers.
Ship seizures, Trump’s ballroom and Meta monitoring
The U.S. intercepts three Iranian ships in Asian waters and Tehran seizes two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Sources say the U.S. Navy Secretary is fired. Trump’s $400 million ballroom raises ethical questions over the anonymity of its donors. The Department of Justice has cut thousands of law enforcement jobs. Meta will begin tracking its workers' mouse clicks and keystrokes to train AI. And curr
Virginia’s new map, Iran ceasefire extension and SpaceX
Virginia voters approve a new congressional map drawn by Democrats, in a blow to the Republicans ahead of the midterms. U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s extending the Iran ceasefire but maintaining the blockade of its sea trade. SpaceX makes overtures to Wall Street as it moves ahead with its IPO plans. And new testimony ups the pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his choice of Pe
Iran talks, Apple CEO, Warsh and Starmer
Uncertainty grows over a second round of Iran talks in Pakistan, as the clock ticks down on the ceasefire. Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Fed chair, testifies before the Senate Banking Committee. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure over his appointment of Peter Mandelson, who had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as U.S. ambassador. And after a quarter-cen
Iran ship seized, Tesla’s tax tactics, tariff refunds and Machado
Tensions flare as the U.S. seizes an Iranian cargo ship, threatening a fragile ceasefire. Elon Musk has scorned “shady” loopholes, but offshore tax tricks likely saved Tesla hundreds of millions of dollars. Companies scramble to claw back cash using the tariff refund system. And Reuters sits down with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
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Trump's Iran ultimatum, Bulgaria votes and robots race ahead
U.S. President Donald Trump accuses Iran of a "total violation" of the ceasefire, threatens to wipe out Iran's bridges and power plants, and says his envoys will arrive in Pakistan on Monday for more talks. Bulgarians head to the polls with a pro-Russia candidate leading the race. Europe's right-wing parties, including Germany's AfD, are distancing themselves from Trump's MAGA movement as his popu
Hormuz gunfire, enriched uranium and chimp violence
Vessels report being hit by gunfire attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran reimposed strict military controls on the vital waterway. Tehran publicly rejects Trump's claim that the U.S. would remove its enriched uranium stockpiles — putting the two sides directly at odds. And decades of observing chimpanzees in Uganda reveal what happens when a group tears itself apart.
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Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, Trump’s economy pitch and Allbirds’ AI pivot
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A 10-day Lebanon-Israel truce begins. U.S. President Donald Trump takes his ‘economic reset’ message on the road ahead of the midterms. And what Allbirds’ AI pivot says about investors’ appetite for risk.
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Ceasefire hopes, the Pope in Africa, Live Nation and AI confessions
The Trump administration talks up hopes for an Iran deal, while Israel and Lebanon eye a possible ceasefire. Pope Leo tells Cameroon the "rich and powerful" threaten peace. A jury decides Live Nation and Ticketmaster had harmful monopolies over concert venues. And lawyers warn AI chats could end up in court.
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Iran talks, Lebanon-Israel and Amazon's Globalstar deal
U.S. President Donald Trump says a second round of talks with Tehran could resume this week even as CENTCOM says it’s completely halted sea trade going in and out of Iran. Israel and Lebanon sit down for the first direct talks in decades. Amazon plays satellite catchup with its $11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar to compete with Starlink. Plus, a fifth Eric Swalwell accuser comes forward, more
