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- StandardSummaries onlyTodd Blanche, Lisa Cook, Typhoon Dolphin and Pet tarot
Published Aug 8, 2026
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 n
- StandardSummaries onlyMeta, birthright citizenship, Russia's North Korean missiles and Hollywood's win
Published Aug 7, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyRussian 'safari' strikes, Disney-TikTok deal and SpaceX lockup
Published Aug 6, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyMichigan primary, SpaceX, Chinese routers and Ceuta videos
Published Aug 5, 2026
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed holds a razor-thin lead over U.S. Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, but the race is too close to call. 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
- StandardSummaries onlyUS munitions, Max Miller, Ceuta and Infantino's future
Published Aug 4, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyTodd Blanche, yen intervention and Russian holidays
Published Aug 3, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyIran pause, Moscow restaurant attack and GLP-1 clothes shopping
Published Aug 2, 2026
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. Recommended read: Illicit Iranian gambling network helped pull off a $4 billion sanctions dodge Watch the latest episode of On Assignment here. Listen
- StandardSummaries onlySpain bolsters border, FIFA retreat, Kalshi crackdown and Reflecting Pool
Published Aug 1, 2026
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 installa
- StandardSummaries onlySpain’s migrant crisis, Gaza disarmament, Claude hack and World Cup boycott
Published Jul 31, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyUS renews Iran strikes, Fed, Telegram and cyclosporiasis
Published Jul 30, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyUS-Saudi joint strikes, OpenAI's rogue agent and Japan quake
Published Jul 29, 2026
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 Eco
- StandardSummaries onlyJapan quake, ICE children arrests and Johnson & Johnson talc deal
Published Jul 28, 2026
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 he
- StandardSummaries onlyUS-Iran pause, fast fashion and Rohingya schools
Published Jul 27, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyBerlin Pride attack, India's exam scandal and D-Day beaches
Published Jul 26, 2026
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 here. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuter
- StandardSummaries onlyIndia's education minister, Troy Jackson and LeBron James
Published Jul 25, 2026
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 po
- StandardSummaries onlyNew US tariffs, Trump's Saudi Arabia demand and AI ‘kill switch’
Published Jul 24, 2026
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 Wor
- StandardSummaries onlyHouthi strikes, rogue AI and Ukraine's kill zone
Published Jul 23, 2026
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. 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
- StandardSummaries onlySaudi nuclear energy, a year in a Ukraine foxhole and Netanyahu arrest blocked
Published Jul 22, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyHouthis' Saudi blockade, oil prices, India's Gen Z and Taco Bell lawsuits
Published Jul 21, 2026
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 Morni
- StandardSummaries onlySpain's World Cup win, new UK PM and US voter fraud
Published Jul 20, 2026
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 inthe U.S. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Lis
- StandardSummaries onlyWorld Cup final, US military deaths and Tate brothers arrested
Published Jul 19, 2026
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 newsl
- StandardSummaries onlyIran hits Gulf allies, Trump Media and Taco Bell's shredded lettuce
Published Jul 18, 2026
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 nati
- StandardSummaries onlyTrump's election interference claims, Red Sea threat and wildfire smoke
Published Jul 17, 2026
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 H
- StandardSummaries onlyUS-Iran escalation, Blanche grilled, Argentina v Spain and PayPal
Published Jul 16, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyHormuz U-turn, ICE vehicle stops and Ukraine government shakeup
Published Jul 15, 2026
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 newsl
- StandardSummaries onlyMaine ICE protests, Hormuz, Congo Ebola politics and Paramount lawsuit
Published Jul 14, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlySenate Republicans, Bangkok fire, Sam Neill and Iran's music
Published Jul 13, 2026
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 newsle
- StandardSummaries onlyLindsey Graham dies, Iran strikes and World Cup semis set
Published Jul 12, 2026
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. 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 newslett
- StandardSummaries onlyU.S. housing bill, Spain wildfire and Ukraine front-line nests
Published Jul 11, 2026
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 newslette
- StandardSummaries onlyKhamanei burial, Erdogan’s gun gifts, Meta’s AI chip and drone deliveries
Published Jul 10, 2026
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 to
- StandardSummaries onlyPlatner out, US-Iran strikes, Air Force One and quantum leap
Published Jul 9, 2026
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.
- StandardSummaries onlyUS-Iran deal ‘over’, NATO, Marine Le Pen and Argentina’s comeback
Published Jul 8, 2026
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 Wo
- StandardSummaries onlyUSA out, Tehran vengeance, Trump-Meloni feud and Platner
Published Jul 7, 2026
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 t
- StandardSummaries onlyTrump’s World Cup call, Iran’s funeral procession and Venezuela's death toll
Published Jul 6, 2026
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 her
- StandardSummaries onlyAmerican party, Iranian prayers, Russia’s gasoline crisis and England’s pubs
Published Jul 5, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyU.S. turns 250, Taylor-Travis wed and Iran mourns Khamenei
Published Jul 4, 2026
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 pod
- StandardSummaries onlyA weekend like no other: Khamenei's funeral, America's birthday and Taylor's wedding bash
Published Jul 3, 2026
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 info
- StandardSummaries onlyUS World Cup win, Trump’s crypto conflict, UK racism and Taylor Swift’s wedding
Published Jul 2, 2026
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 Morni
- StandardSummaries onlyBirthright citizenship, Trump’s crypto haul, Serena Williams and Medicare
Published Jul 1, 2026
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 coun
- StandardSummaries onlySCOTUS shields Lisa Cook, South Africa’s migrants and Germany out
Published Jun 30, 2026
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. L
- StandardSummaries onlyIran and US pause, America’s 250th and Latino voters
Published Jun 29, 2026
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 Reute
- StandardSummaries onlySaudi Aramco crash, Venezuela shortages and Bauhaus culture wars
Published Jun 28, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyUS Iran strikes, Cape Verde and Sweden's immigration crackdown
Published Jun 27, 2026
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 Morni
- StandardSummaries onlyTrump immigration wins, Venezuela rescues and Brazil's three centenarian sisters
Published Jun 26, 2026
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 ill
- StandardSummaries onlyVenezuela earthquakes, food stamp cuts and France's aircon debate
Published Jun 25, 2026
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. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ
- StandardSummaries onlyMamdani’s power play, Trump rebuke and Ronaldo
Published Jun 24, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyUK's next PM, Iran sanctions waiver, Serena and Messi
Published Jun 23, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyStarmer quits, US-Iran roadmap, IRGC winners and Cape Verde stuns again
Published Jun 22, 2026
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 informatio
- StandardSummaries onlyIran talks, JD Vance, Reflecting Pool and Keir Starmer
Published Jun 21, 2026
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
- StandardSummaries onlyHormuz, World Cup joy, Meloni Vs Trump and Chinese foie gras
Published Jun 20, 2026
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