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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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Self-replicating AI warning, Katie Zacharia and F1's Africa return
Anthropic warns AI models could soon self-replicate across the internet and become tricky to shut down. New White House Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia, makes her debut. Cornell is banning parties at fratenity houses for the rest of the academic year. And Formula One heads back to Africa for the first time in more than 30 years.
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Guilfoyle fired, IMF outlook, Black Sea strikes (Updated)
Eleven sailors are missing in the Black Sea after drone strikes on two commercial ships. Saudi Arabia's flagship oil conference pushes ahead amid reports the country's warning system stayed quiet before the deadly airport attacks. Trump fires his ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle. The IMF says AI investment is keeping global growth afloat, but warns it could bring it crashing down too. And
Omar raid, diesel deal pushback, prediction markets
Immigration agents raid the DC home of Minnesota representative Ilhan Omar. US President Donald Trump announces an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, while his diesel deal with Russia receives bipartisan pushback. Pope Leo goes in for surgery. Yemen's Houthis hit Riyadh international airport for the second day. A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds a majority of Americans oppose betting on election
Saudi airport strike, Trump-Zelenskiy spat and 'cockroach' leader freed
An attack on Riyadh's international airport kills at least 12 and leaves hundreds injured. US President Donald Trump calls for a new leader for Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticises a diesel deal announced with Russia. Hurricane Isaias leaves hundreds of thousands without power. And the leader of India's "cockroach" movement is released from detention.
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Delhi protests, Trump's Russia diesel deal and Panama quake
A loud blast at Riyadh airport has prompted evacuations. India's capital is under lockdown after authorities detained a youth protest leader ahead of major anti-government rally. President Donald Trump has praised Vladimir Putin are striking a deal to return Russian diesel to global markets, drawing criticism from Ukraine. Plus, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook Panama, sending residents
US execution livestream, ICC sanctions, ICE defends NYC shooting (Updated)
The US says it will livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter. The Trump administration sanctions the International Criminal Court hours after a former ICC judge wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. ICE defends its officers after a shooting in New York City. And Russia says there is no risk of an epidemic breaking out after the death of a worker at a plague research lab in Siberia
Trump pauses Iran strikes, Microsoft visa suspension, French mayor (Updated)
President Donald Trump says he wont strike Iran again before the midterm elections. Microsoft, Adobe and other tech companies are suspended from a worker visa program. Saudi Arabia reports deadly attacks on the kingdom's airports as fighting escalates in Yemen. And a French mayor goes viral for protecting student protesters, as unrest over education costs spread from France to Belgium.
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Christa Pike hearing, October 7 and mortgage rate spikes (Updated)
Christa Pike's lawyers petition to save all evidence in her botched execution attempt. Riot police and protesters clash as a quarter of a million people join schools protests across France. Israel marks three years since the October 7 Hamas attack. And US 30-year mortgage rates hit highest level since 2023.
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Trump's California comments, France protests, Cornell rally (Updated)
Californians blast Trump after he suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego, at a midterm rally in Nebraska. Cornell students rally in support of 'Jane Doe' demanding accountability after a student's gang rape allegations spark national outrage. Police clash with protesters in France after a teenager's hand was blown off. And LGBTQ migrants were deported, despite US legal protection,
Yemen retakes Strait, Spain early election, Nobels (Updated)
Yemeni government forces take control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez calls an early election after parliament rejects his plan to tackle Spain's housing crisis. The US Supreme Court starts its new term with a docket set to test the limits of President Donald Trump's power. And Nobel prize week kicks off.
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Yemen's Houthi operation, Ukraine targets Russian refineries and Brazil vote
Yemen's leader announces major military operations against the Iran-backed Houthis. Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries in response to a new policy of airstrikes by Moscow designed to force people to abandon Kyiv and other cities, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters in an exclusive interview. Plus, Tennessee's prison chief resigns, Cornell's president promises a "s
Flydubai, Kyiv bridge strikes and G7's emergency oil stocks
The UAE calls a Flydubai co-pilots attempted takeover a "terrorist attack" as new detailed emerge about the suspect. A failed execution in Tennessee leaves death row inmate Christa Pike on life support, raising new question about lethal injection procedures. Russia strikes a second major bridge in Kyiv. The G7 releases emergency oil reserves as fuel prices soar. And a stranded share draws hundreds
Cornell students speak out, Tennessee's botched executions, Obamacare checks
New York officials open a criminal probe into the Cornell gang rape case. September jobs numbers came in weaker than expected. A Tennessee death row inmate is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections. The Trump administration is sending $500 Obamacare 'refund' checks to nearly a million Americans, but most of the money is heading to battleground states. And student protests in F
Texas halts executions, Flydubai 'hero,' and AI Big Mac pricing (Updated)
Tennessee halts all executions after a botched lethal injection. A passenger says he grabbed the controls of the nosediving flydubai flight after the co-pilot stabbed the pilot. Reuters goes inside the USS George Washington operating in the Strait of Hormuz. Iowa has the second-highest cancer rate in the US and voters are demanding action from midterm candidates. And how much your Big Mac costs de
Flydubai flight, AI safety pact, US leaves Iraq (Updated)
An Israel-bound flight arrives in Tel Aviv after an alleged plot by a pilot to down the plane. A group of tech leaders sign a voluntary AI pact with US President Donald Trump. US forces leave Iraq after more than two decades. And Fat Bear Week has a new champion.
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Trump's AI meeting, Lindsay Clancy, Cornell (Updated)
Trump meets with AI leaders to discuss safety concerns as he pushes for US companies to stay ahead of China. Anthropic warns its own IPO investors that the technology could pose catastrophic risks to humanity. Lindsay Clancy's lawyer pushes to block a retrial. A civil lawsuit alleging gang rape at Cornell University prompts a district attorney to reopen the case. And Democrats plan to probe Trump
UK airbase suspects released, Starship, and GOP's 'panic button' (Updated)
The UK has released five British nationals suspected of plotting an attack near a UK military base that houses US bombers. Senate Republicans are breaking with Trump over soaring energy bills linked to data centers. SpaceX successfully launches Starship into earth's orbit for the first time. And an 87-year-old woman carried out of her home on a stretcher becomes the face of Spain’s housing crisis.
Iran-US diplomacy, RAF Fairford and Brazil elections
Iran says diplomacy remains the only path forward after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict. Police in Britain investigate suspected explosives offenses near a US air base. Brazil tries to keep candidates with suspected organized crime links off the election ballot. And Bentley tests wealthy buyers' appetite for electric vehicles
Iran's peace proposal, OpenAI image leak and FIFA reform
Iran says it is awaiting an official US response to a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt regional fighting within seven days. Open AI says AI agents leaked images from ChatGPT users as the company reviews the scope of the unauthorized activity. Plus, Fifa is facing a dispute over governance and reform after President Gianni Infantino introduced a price investment plan that prompted o
SCOTUS voter ID ruling, Xi wraps DC visit, New Zealand's farmers (Update)
The US Supreme Court will allow an expanded immigration database to be used to check voter eligibility before the November midterm elections. Chinese President Xi Jinping's US visit comes to an end. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends Israel at the UN as delegates walk out. The Pope travels to France. And in a New Zealand town, trees planted for carbon credits are replacing farms and
White House press reinstated, Trump-Xi meeting, OpenAI agent hack (Updated)
CNN, Politico and MS NOW White House press access is reinstated. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet at the White House for a day of diplomacy and pageantry. An OpenAI agent broke into Australia's government health portal marking the first known instance of an AI hack of a government website. And Tigrayan forces say they've launched a war against Ethiopia's government, shattering a four-year peace de
Iran's UN response, Trump and Zelenskiy meet, Nigeria deaths (Updated)
Iran's president lashes out at the US after President Donald Trump threatened Iran with annihilation, while the two sides engage in talks for the first time in months. Trump also met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy but has made no new promises to Ukraine. And Nigerians are demanding answers after 37 young men died in custody.
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Trump's UN speech, ICC sanctions and Turkey's LGBTQ+ crackdown (Updated)
US President Donald Trump threatens Iran with annihilation in his UN address, while a new poll shows his approval rating has hit its lowest point ever. What could US sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court mean for the prosecution of war crimes? Turkey targets LGBTQ+ groups. And Princess Diana's brother's new book hits the shelves.
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Paramount deal, Germany elections, AI at the UN (Updated)
Paramount reaches a deal with California and 11 other states suing it, setting up what would be one of the largest media mergers in history. AI is on the agenda at this year's UN General Assembly. And Germany's far-right AfD tops a second election in a month.
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Iran-US threats, Germany elections and AI at the UN
The US and Iran trade threats as Houthi attacks escalate. AI is on the agenda at this week's UN General Assembly. Anthropic sets up a biology lab as it ramps up its AI drug program. And Germany's far-right AfD tops a second election in a month.
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Houthis target Saudi, Moscow drone attack and Ed Sheeran
Yemen's Houthis said they attacked "sensitive" sites in the Saudi capital Riyadh with missiles and drones. Ukraine launches its largest drone attack yet on Moscow as Russians vote in parliamentary elections. The White House denies access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico. And Ed Sheeran calls Israel's treatment of Gazans "unjustifiable".
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Google AI hack, Greenland, Germany's leader and Mbappe
Gemini hacks three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI. The US and Denmark reach a deal on Greenland. Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure as the far-right looks set to top the polls in another state election. And, French soccer star Kylian Mbappe drops Nike for Swiss sportswear brand On.
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Trump press ban, Saudi stealth jets, drugs in space (Updated)
Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, effective immediately. The U.S. State Department has approved a $24 billion dollar sale of fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, while China is pressing Iran to rein in the Houthis as they close in on one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. Germany's far-right AfD party talks of restarting Russian oil shipments. And as the In
China presses Iran, weapons in space and UN war crimes probe (Updated)
The United Nations says there's evidence of the US committing war crimes in Iran. China asks Iran to rein in Yemen's Houthi rebels. Canada and Europe forge a new alliance. Plus, the US admits it's got weapons in space in remarks aimed at deterring Russia and China.
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Fed hikes rates, Canada EU, AI leaders divided (Updated)
The U.S. Federal Reserve raises rates. Top AI leaders are split over how fast to push development as safety fears clash with the race to stay ahead. The EU proposes Canada become its first "associate member." Montana pushes to ban corporate cash in elections. UN peacekeepers prepare to exit Lebanon, leaving residents anxious about what fills the void.
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Kennedy Center, Trump's mail-in voting loss, Bernie and Bannon on AI (Updated)
Trump criticizes the Supreme Court after it hands him a loss on mail-in voting. The Kennedy Center's board votes to shut down the iconic arts venue. Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon speak out against the dangers of AI, as researchers sound the alarm over AI that can improve itself. The Fed looks set to raise rates, putting new chair Kevin Warsh on a collision course with Trump. Houthi forces push f
AI market slump, UK crypto donations, US mail-in ballot fight (Updated)
U.S. markets fell Monday morning after calls for a pause in AI development, while U.S. President Donald Trump shrugs off fears and says a slowdown means China wins. Two crypto investors pour nearly $100 million into Reform UK - the biggest donation in British political history. Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the Strait of Hormuz fade as talks are postponed.
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AI slowdown, Trump's Houthi problem, Irish unity and the US Open
Top tech chiefs Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk call for a slowdown in AI model development as concerns grow over the technology's existential risks. The Houthis' advance in the Red Sea puts Donald Trump in a bind. Trump's comments on Irish unity causes a stir. And Elena Rybakina captures her first U.S. Open title.
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Saudi pipeline, Trump in Ireland and Celine in Paris
Saudi Arabia shuts a major oil pipeline after multiple attacks. Plans to turn a former Syrian military airport into a private jet hub spark concerns over suspected mass graves. U.S. President Donald Trump spends the weekend at his Irish golf resort. Plus, Celine Dion returns to the stage in Paris after a six-year break.
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America remembers 9/11, inflation ticks up, Vance takes center stage (Updated)
America marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. U.S. inflation climbs, increasing chances of a rate hike from the Fed. Iran-backed Houthi rebels advance their campaign to control the Red sea. Plus, the UK votes against assisted death for terminally-ill adults.
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AI's doomsday warning, Houthi's Red Sea advance and Missouri's midterm map (Update)
Anthropic researchers warn AI could wipe out humanity within the decade. Yemen's Houthi's take control of a key port city that could disrupt Red Sea shipping. ABC's Jimmy Kimmel says an interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico wont be broadcast, due to FCC pressure. And Apple drops its first foldable iPhone with a $1,999 price tag.
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Pricey oil, GOP convention and a folding iPhone (Update)
Oil rises above $100 a barrel as the Middle East conflict intensifies. Republicans gather for a midterm convention as President Trump looks to fire up voters ahead of November. Plus, Apple unveils a new foldable iPhone.
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Houthi attacks, Canada tariffs and foldable phones (Updated)
Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities and injure dozens. Israel is closing a British consulate in East Jerusalem, following an announced trade ban on goods made in Israeli West Bank settlements. Germany's far-right AfD falls short of a majority in Saxony-Anhalt and faces messy coalition talks. And Huawei drops a luxury foldable smartphone just days before Apple is expected to enter the fo
AfD win, Ukraine, glacier blankets and horse smuggling
Germany's far-right AfD wins in Saxony-Anhalt, edging closer to state-level power for the first time since World War Two. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner talk up "new ideas" after shuttling between Moscow and Kyiv, but as winter closes in, hope on the streets wears thin. Rescuers pull a 64-year-old woman alive from the Nepal glacier disaster. Swiss researchers test sheep's wool blanket
Ukraine talks, Huckabee, space wars and French butter
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff make their first Kyiv visit as part of a new Ukraine war peace push. U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, visits a Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank that has been the target of settler attacks. Militaries prepare for potential future conflicts in space. Hollywood bids farewell to a blockbuster summer. And a new Parisian boutique sprea
Kharg Island, OpenAI agents, Germany's election and the return of CDs
Explosions near Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal fuel uncertainty over reported tanker strikes. Sources say the White House reviewed potential successors to Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. New research raises fresh questions about AI oversight after OpenAI agents used a German website to communicate without authorization. Germany's AfD eyes a potentially historic election result. And comp
UPDATE: Clancy mistrial, Kyiv attack, data center backlash
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has ended in a mistrial. U.S. job growth climbed in August, boosting expectations of a September rate hike. Two men are pulled out alive from a flooded tunnel in Nepal nine days after a deadly flood. The U.S. investigates an airstrike Iranian officials say hit a wedding party, as Reuters analysis points to an American munition. Nvidia makes one of its biggest mo
UPDATE: Gloria Steinem, Iran's economy and the Pentagon's testosterone pullback
Iran's beginning to buckle under the strain of recent U.S. economic pressure, according to Iranian sources. Feminist leader Gloria Steinem dies at the age of 92. Trump's pledge to get U.S. finances under control falls flat, creating a looming fiscal crunch. And Denmark deploys conscripts to Greenland for the first time in recent history.
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UPDATE: US-Iran escalation, Google antitrust and Tiger Woods
The U.S. and Iran exchange the most significant attacks in weeks, with Washington threatening further escalation. Google dodges an antitrust break up. Tiger Woods loses his drivers license for five years in his impaired-driving case.
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UPDATE: New US strikes on Iran, bonds selloff and Bank of America stabbing
The U.S. has launched new strikes against Iranian targets as Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns. A selloff in bond markets deepens. G20 ministers weigh AI regulation. And Democratic socialists are winning primaries, but Black voters remain a tough sell.
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US-Iran strikes, Meta's AI layoff plan, and bear break-ins
The U.S. and Iran exchange fire for the first time in weeks. Finance ministers from the G20 group of major economies meet today in North Carolina. A Reuters investigation looks at how a plan for Meta to replace staff with AI imploded. And bears are breaking into houses looking for food in the drought-stricken American West.
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China-Nepal rescues, Swiss shooting, Milo Yiannopoulos and Iceland
China warns of "unprecedented" difficulties in rescues after the cross-border mudslide with Nepal. At least one person dies after a shooting at a rave party in Switzerland. Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is deported back to the UK. And Icelanders vote to stay out of the European Union.
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Nepal, Warsh and the Fed, and GLP-1 men
Nepal says it could need up to $5 billion to rebuild after catastrophic floods killed more than 600 people. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signals the Fed may need to raise interest rates if inflation remains stubbornly high. And plastic surgeons report growing demand from men who have lost weight using GLP-1 drug.
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Six months of Iran war, Nepal and 'Lake America'
Six months into the war in Iran, all sides face a costly stalemate. Iranians tell Reuters about the price they are paying for the conflict and our correspondents unpack the fallout for U.S. President Donald Trump and the government in Tehran. Plus, rescue efforts in Nepal and China are at risk from more flooding, and Lake Ontario gets the Trump rebrand treatment.
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Nepal flood, Meta settlement, Nvidia and Nigeria
Rescuers in Nepal search for survivors after a devastating flash flood. Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle U.S. lawsuits over children's social media addiction. Nvidia forecasts 70% sales growth next year. And Nigeria searches for hundreds kidnapped from a mosque.
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Dolly Parton, Darline Graham, Canada and Ukraine's 'kill zone'
Tributes pour in for singer Dolly Parton, who has died aged 80. Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, wins the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for the U.S. Senate. Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods as President Donald Trump threatens to rename Lxake Ontario "Lake America". And how a Ukrainian commander sped through the 'kill zone' to save wounded troops.
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Iran sanctions expansion, H-1B visas and Ukraine's Independence Day
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces new measures targeting Iran's financial connections around the globe. The Trump administration moves to codify an unprecedented fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B visas. European leaders pledge further military support for Ukraine on the country's Independence Day. And electric vehicle sales soar in Europe - but not in America.
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'Economic D-Day', Canada tariffs and Tesla recall
The U.S. threatens "economic D-Day" for Iran and its trading partners. Canada and the U.S. risk a trade war with tit-for-tat tariffs. Tesla and other automakers are recalling over 4 million vehicles in China. And how cyclosporiasis is impacting farmers, even in locations where there hasn't been an outbreak.
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Canada retaliates, robot runners and Ebola spread
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney promises "dollar for dollar" tariffs on some U.S. goods in retaliation for 50% levies ordered by President Donald Trump. A Chinese-made humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record. IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix will zoom through Washington, DC. And the UN warns over the rapid spread of Ebola.
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Trump tariffs hit Canada, ballroom reprieve, Stars and Stripes and Somali piracy
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods take effect as Quebec's separatist movement pauses its independence push amid growing tensions with Washington. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for work to continue on President Donald Trump's controversial White House ballroom project. The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, raising concerns about the military news
Iran sanctions, Israeli settler warning and China's space tourism
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will impose the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warns Israeli settlers in Qusra they could face a travel ban. Walmart misses its sales target in a rare stumble. And excitement over China's space programme sparks new tourist attractions.
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$40 trillion debt, cancer vaccine, humanoid robots and IDF probes
U.S. government debt tops $40 trillion for the first time, adding to fears of a brewing fiscal crisis. The IDF investigates its own troops over five incidents involving the deaths of Palestinians, including the 2024 killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza. A cancer vaccine for melanoma sparks hope of treatment for a variety of tumors. And humanoid robots show off their every day skills at the Wo
Canadian tariffs, Trump poll, Disney v FCC and Qusra
Canada gets a last-minute reprieve from new U.S. tariffs. A new poll finds most Americans think President Trump and his family are cashing in on the presidency. Disney takes the Trump administration to court over what it calls politically motivated attacks over its broadcast licenses. And a Palestinian-American from Ohio travels to the West Bank to stand with his besieged family and raises an Amer
US-Iran ceasefire expires, Tupac murder trial and microdramas
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire has expired with no deal and both sides threatening to escalate. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has a hit a record low of 33%. The murder trial of the man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing gets underway, nearly 30 years later. And the two-minute TV format that's taking over your phone.
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US-South Korea military exercises, Taliban and typhoon simulators
U.S. President Donald Trump orders the Pentagon to cut back joint military exercises with South Korea. The Taliban marks five years in power. And we try out a typhoon simulator as China prepares people for extreme weather disasters.
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Indonesia evacuations, Hurricane Lala and Ceuta arrests
Thousands are evacuated after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia blocks roads and triggers landslides. Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii. Moroccan police arrest at least 111 migrants heading for the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. And how U.S. fuel exports to Cuba are spurring a chaotic black market.
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Indonesia quake, Jason Arday dies, gas prices and Mount Etna
A powerful earthquake off eastern Indonesia has killed dozens and forced thousands from their homes. Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has died at age 41 as a plagiarism investigation continues. U.S. President Donald Trump is defending higher gasoline prices amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, how Mount Etna's latest eruption disrupted flights and travel across Sicily.
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USS Abraham Lincoln, Tate brothers and Korea dog meat ban
After 260 days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln crew is being relieved amid reports of dire conditions on board. Andrew and Tristan Tate are fighting extradition to the UK on rape charges while claiming harsh conditions inside their Miami federal jail. South Korea marks its final dog meat season before a national ban takes effect. And, the Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board votes to inscribe the
Oil spill, earthquake rescue and record Lakers deal
A huge oil spill from a leaking tanker reaches Oman's coastline, threatening to become one of the world's worst in years. Russia and Ukraine target each other's grain shipments, raising fears of disruption to global supply. ICE agents in the U.S. could soon be equipped with electric shock gloves as a "de-escalation tool". Volunteers hamper rescue efforts in Colombia after the devastating earthquak
US primaries, Trump's secret plane swap and total eclipse
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 pr
Colombia earthquake, Trump's vaccines order and Bezos' soccer play
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.
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Hormuz concessions, Typhoon Dolphin and Wisconsin's primary
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
Israel rejects Gaza plan, Yemen Saudi strike and Taylor Swift
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.
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Todd Blanche, Lisa Cook, Typhoon Dolphin and pet tarot
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
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Meta, birthright citizenship, Russia's North Korean missiles and Hollywood's win
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
Russia's 'human safari', Disney-TikTok deal and SpaceX lockup
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.
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Michigan primary, SpaceX, Chinese routers and Ceuta videos
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
US munitions, Max Miller, Ceuta and Infantino's future
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.
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Todd Blanche, yen intervention and Russian holidays
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. Democra
Iran pause, Moscow restaurant attack and GLP-1 clothes shopping
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.
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Spain bolsters border, FIFA retreat, Kalshi crackdown and Reflecting Pool
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 Ju
Spain’s migrant crisis, Gaza disarmament, Claude hack and World Cup boycott
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 br
US renews Iran strikes, Fed, Telegram and cyclosporiasis
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.
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US-Saudi joint strikes, OpenAI's rogue agent and Japan quake
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.
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Japan quake, ICE children arrests and Johnson & Johnson talc deal
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
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