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The future of the UN agency for Palestinians is in doubt after an Israeli intelligence dossier alleged some staff took part in abductions and killings during the October 7 raid. US and Chinese officials meet to try and stop the flow of fentanyl. The teenage Russian ice skater banned for doping. Plus, Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants first brain chip in a human and Hong Kong’s leader seeks new security laws. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The killing of three U.S. soldiers by Iran-backed militants is piling pressure on President Biden to deal a blow directly against Iran. A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of property giant China Evergrande Group. Plus, three military-run states say they are leaving a regional bloc in West Africa that had been pressuring them to return to democratic rule. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, hear from our correspondents about the view of the war from inside Israel. And how that's affecting politics and the rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese officials have asked their Iranian counterparts to help rein in attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthis. Alabama carries out America’s first nitrogen gas execution. Protesting French farmers edge closer to Paris as the far right seeks to capitalise on the demonstrations. Plus, ‘Pokemon with guns’ – a controversial new video game goes viral. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia has accused Ukraine of shooting down a military transport plane carrying Ukrainian soldiers to a prisoner exchange. Ukraine has not directly confirmed it shot down the plane, nor that Ukrainian prisoners were on board. The names being discussed for Donald Trump’s VP pick. Plus, who invented butter chicken? Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has cruised to victory in New Hampshire. In Russia, an anti-war candidate is trying to harness a protest vote against President Vladimir Putin. Netflix’s deal for World Wrestling Entertainment's Raw. Plus, a Dior bag scandal in South Korea. Listen to our special episode on the New Hampshire primary here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel has said 24 soldiers were killed in Gaza – their deadliest day of the ground invasion. Voting has begun in New Hampshire in what could be Nikki Haley’s last chance to surprise Donald Trump. Cameroon has started the world’s first routine malaria vaccine rollout. Plus, how Costa Rica is cracking down on crime. Listen to our special episode on the New Hampshire primary here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ended his fading presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump just two days before the New Hampshire primary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened a major Hindu temple in northern India, marking a milestone for Hindu nationalists and Modi’s campaign for re-election. Ukraine considers when to spend money on reconstruction. Plus, solving a grave problem in a London cemetery. Listen to our special episode on the New Hampshire primary here. Listen to our special episode on migrants being bused from Texas here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump and Haley are sharpening their attacks as the New Hampshire primary approaches. But after Trump's big win in Iowa, is it all over? Or might the Granite State throw him a curve ball? Political correspondents James Oliphant, Gram Slattery and Jarrett Renshaw join the podcast to preview Tuesday's primary, unpack Trump's strategy of campaigning from his court appearances and speak with Biden's sole Democratic challenger. *This podcast was updated after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he was dropping out of the Republican presidential primary. A reference to DeSantis being in the race has been removed. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas' Republican Governor Greg Abbott has said he wants to “bring the border” to Democratic-led cities by offering migrants free bus rides north. The sudden influx of 100,000 asylum seekers has strained social services in these cities, which has put more pressure on President Joe Biden. But what is it like for those who take the trip? Our reporter Kristina Cooke spoke to over a dozen migrants about their journey and kept in touch with them as they tried to make a home in the U.S.. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Sea shipping attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia are putting China's exporters under pressure. A self-proclaimed Yemeni pirate has taken social media by storm. Why Democrats are worried about third parties. Plus, Congress clears a stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pakistan has conducted strikes inside Iran targeting separatist Baloch militants, two days after Tehran said it had attacked the bases of another group within Pakistani territory. Germans protest the far-right AfD after a report that two senior party members discussed plans for the mass deportation of citizens of foreign origin. Plus, Texas’ showdown with the federal government over border enforcement. Listen to our special episode on Davos here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States is entering a new phase in its attacks against the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen. China’s population has fallen for a second year after it recorded a record low birth rate. Argentina’s self-styled ‘anarcho-capitalist’ leader Javier Milei addresses the World Economic Forum at Davos. Plus, the Republican race moves to New Hampshire and a "subtle" ambulance approach for Defense Secretary Austin. Listen to our special episode on Davos here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has secured a resounding win in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have launched attacks in Iraq and Syria as concerns grow over the Gaza conflict escalating. China is sending its most significant delegation to Davos since 2017, as it looks to woo the global elite. A Polish court has blocked the dismissal of a top prosecutor by the new government. Plus, Succession and The Bear win big at the Emmys. Listen to our special episode on Davos here. Listen to our special episode on the Iowa caucuses here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China has called for authoritative peace talks between Israel and Hamas – and Ukraine is also hoping for their involvement to end conflict with Russia. Washington faces its own balancing act with China after Taiwan's elections. Plus, it’s a cold caucus day in Iowa. Listen to our special episode on Davos here. Listen to our special episode on the Iowa caucuses here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We travel to cold, snowy Iowa, where Donald Trump dominates the polls, while his Republican rivals for the White House have been making their case for why they should be the GOP pick. Our host, Iowa native Christopher Walljasper, talks to voters on what's driving their decisions and Reuters political correspondents on why this caucus is unlike decisions of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 54th World Economic Forum occurs against a complicated geopolitical and economic backdrop. As world leaders, CEOs, bankers and billionaires meet in Davos to try and solve the world's problems, rising inequality and instability have eroded global trust in the institutions they represent. Join host Kim Vinnell and Global Breaking News Editor Leela de Kretser in a discussion about what to expect at this year's event. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US and Britain have launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen. Iran says it has seized a tanker in retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same vessel by the US. A TV drama exposes one of Britain's biggest miscarriages of justice – at the Post Office. The Emmys are back – the same night as the Iowa caucuses. Plus, all the gadgets at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Listen to our special episode on Taiwan's elections here. *This episode was updated. A headline about Donald Trump tangling with the judge in his civil fraud trial was removed due to it incorrectly referring to New York Attorney General Letitia James as the US attorney general. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The International Court of Justice is set to hear a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war. Al Shabaab militants have captured a United Nations helicopter when it made an emergency landing in an area controlled by the Islamist group. And in Ukraine, authorities continue to investigate the alleged deportation of dozens of orphans from the formerly occupied southern city of Kherson. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iraqi prime minister tells Reuters why he is calling for the U.S. military to withdraw. A TV station is stormed by an armed gang as violence escalates in Ecuador. Donald Trump appears live on Fox News for a townhall ahead of the Iowa caucuses – what is his relationship with the network like now? Athletes raise concerns about eating disorders in climbing and call for action ahead of this year’s Olympics. Plus, Lloyd Austin’s health and Bitcoin’s false alarm. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel is unleashing deadlier, more frequent, air raids against Iran-linked targets in Syria. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to disclose his hospitalizations is creating a political headache for Joe Biden. Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea is likely to push up prices for consumers. Plus, with less than a week to go before the first primary of the 2024 presidential race, the top three Republican contenders are intensifying attacks on one another. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boeing is under pressure after a plug door blew off a plane mid-flight. Congressional leaders have reached agreement on overall spending levels – but Black Americans fear any cuts would disproportionately affect them. Plus, Iraq wants to remove the U.S.-led international military coalition from the country and Oppenheimer wins five Golden Globes. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taiwan’s voters head to the polls in a hotly contested election. In this special episode of Reuters World News, we look at why China's shadow looms large over the vote and how the election poses challenges for the United States, regardless of the outcome. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel announced a more targeted approach in hunting down Hamas fighters in Gaza and set out plans for what happens after the war. Denmark's Queen Margrethe II begins process of handing over the throne to her son Crown Prince Frederik and his Australian wife Mary. Hollywood prepares for Sunday's Golden Globes, the first big party in Tinseltown since the contentious labor disputes. Plus, the teenage sensation that has taken the world of darts by storm. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran has blamed unspecified “terrorists” for two explosions that have killed nearly 100 people at a ceremony to commemorate a former commander. Claudine Gay’s resignation as Harvard president is being described as a political win for Republicans. House speaker Mike Johnson has said the U.S. has reached "a breaking point" with illegal immigration, after a visit to the Mexico border. Plus, Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole and Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners of war. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The killing of a senior Hamas leader in an Israeli drone strike in Beirut has raised the potential risk of the war in Gaza spreading. Japan begins twin probes into a rare runway collision in Tokyo. Harvard’s president resigns. Plus, how Joe Biden’s candor could impact his campaign and the Singapore residents who have been keeping a feline secret. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Korea’s opposition chief is stabbed in the neck in the southern city of Busan. Rescuers struggle to reach isolated areas hit by a deadly earthquake in Japan. Israel’s Supreme Court has struck down a law that sparked months of nationwide protests. And what the new Chinese defense minister means for US relations. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been called the biggest year for democracy since democracy began. More than a third of the world's population go to the polls in 2024 to elect leaders, including Taiwan, Russia, India and the United States. But that doesn't mean democracy is thriving. Join global managing editor Mark Bendeich and host Christopher Walljasper as they discuss the elections in 2024 that will shape the end of this decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maine disqualifies Donald Trump from the state ballot in next year’s presidential primary. Russia launches a huge wave of air strikes across Ukraine. Bitcoin's bounce-back and what comes next. Our photos of the year from Reuters journalists. And are you ready for New Year's Eve? Drinks makers push for homemade cocktails to celebrate. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A court victory for Donald Trump and what his "revenge" might include if he wins the White House a second time. A rapper is jailed and celebrities lose sponsorship deals after a semi-naked party that has left President Vladimir Putin unamused. The war in Ukraine is taking its toll on the mental health of soldiers, but many of those being treated want to return to the frontline. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel's war on Hamas will last months, Israel's military chief has said. How hundreds of children were poisoned by toxic cough syrup . Immigration becomes a key issue in Irish politics, as residents of one small coastal town fight against the arrival of refugees. Colorado authorities investigate possible threats to justices. Plus, Lee Sun-kyun, the South Korean actor who starred in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, is found dead. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A gap has opened up between the Federal Reserve and major central banks in Europe over interest rates. After two years of hikes, the Fed is ready to start talking about rate cuts. The European Central Bank and the Bank of England aren’t there yet. The markets, meanwhile, seem to be getting ahead of everyone. Join our economics correspondents as we explore what this all means for consumers on either side of the Atlantic. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The historic Czech capital is left reeling after the country’s worst-ever mass shooting. A court ruling puts a soccer Super League back in contention in Europe. Switzerland’s capital considers trialling sales of cocaine for recreational use. Plus, how Mariah Carey scored a rare modern Christmas hit. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Gaza, morgue volunteers are trying to keep an accurate tally of the dead – despite a lack of food and water to keep them going. Why Mexico’s data on cracking down on drug labs might not be as impressive as it seems. Hamas’ leader comes to Egypt for ceasefire talks. Plus, the urban farm school trying to breathe fresh air into students’ ambitions. *The description and title of this podcast were corrected to remove an incorrect reference to fentanyl. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colorado’s top court has ruled Donald Trump is disqualified from serving as U.S. president and cannot appear on the primary ballot there. Ukraine’s economy faces a tough 2024 as Western aid concerns grow. Democratic Republic of Congo's opposition alleges fraud as elections are underway. Plus, the geese keeping Brazil’s prisoners in check. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States is leading efforts to safeguard commerce in the Red Sea. Texas is to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally under a new state law. Southwest Airlines’ record penalty over holiday meltdown. Plus, deadly China earthquake, Apple faces US watch ban and going on a hot date in a California ice bath. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel says it’s uncovered Hamas’ biggest tunnel yet in Gaza. Why pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai’s trial could sour US-China diplomatic relations. Hispanic voters who are leaning towards Donald Trump could be a headache for President Joe Biden. And the US arms makers expecting a strong year in 2024. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COP28’s climate deal was historic in its mention of starting to reduce global consumption of fossil fuels. How did we get there? And what happens now? Join our climate reporters in a discussion about what we learned from the UN Climate Summit. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The European Union has decided to start historic membership talks with Ukraine – but Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is still holding up aid money. How cartel violence has spurred record Mexican migration to the US. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Israel will transition to a new phase of its war in Gaza. Plus, what it’s like to sit through a four-hour news conference by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel looks increasingly isolated as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to keep up the war against Hamas – and polls show most Israelis back him. Argentina receives its first dose of economic “shock therapy” promised by new President Javier Milei. The rise in popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound has some employers adding new rules and restrictions to accessing these drugs. And how some of the big names in fast fashion are making money by going upmarket. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nations strike a deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels. Zelenskiy leaves DC empty-handed after facing a skeptical reception from Republican lawmakers. Meanwhile in Europe, Hungary is threatening to veto a multi-billion euro aid package for Ukraine. Plus, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wins a key vote on his contentious immigration policy but his leadership and government are still risk. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas’ top court rules against woman who sought abortion for medical emergency. A draft deal at COP28 faces fossil fuel backlash. Pressure grows on Harvard University’s governing body to make a call on the future of its president in antisemitism row. How AI is helping campaigners in the US election. Plus, Trump stays ahead in Republican race and Turkey soccer in crisis after a referee is punched by a club president. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is on a last-ditch lobbying trip to Washington this week. With talks on US aid for the war stalled in Congress, he’s meeting with lawmakers and President Joe Biden. But Zelenskiy is also facing a funding battle in Europe. Groups across the U.S. political spectrum prepare for threats to the democratic process in 2024. As breakdancing makes its Olympics debut, Adidas seeks to capitalise on a new generation of sports. Plus, the latest from Gaza and a bid for Macy’s. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly two months after the death of Issam Abdallah on the Lebanon border, a Reuters investigation has found that an Israeli tank crew killed him by firing two shells in quick succession. Join bureau chiefs Maya Gebeily and Anthony Deutsch as they recount their extraordinary reporting journey to determine the cause of their colleague's death and hold those responsible to account. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join investigative reporter Sarah Kinosian as she unravels a gun trafficking operation that stretched from Racine, Wisconsin to Mexico’s drug cartels. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Israel on civilian deaths in Southern Gaza. A Texas judge ruled in favor of a woman seeking an abortion, despite the state's restrictive access. Egyptians head to the polls. Plus, we talk to the head of Oxford Languages about 'rizz' and the other words that shaped the year. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli tank fire killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah in Lebanon. Hear about the Reuters investigation into his death. Elon Musk faces growing industrial action in Scandinavia. Protests in New Zealand over the new government’s rollback of Indigenous policies. Plus, Republicans block aid to Ukraine and insults fly as Nikki Haley’s rise makes her a target in the Republican debate. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russian President Vladimir Putin talks oil and conflict as he visits the UAE and Saudi Arabia on a rare trip abroad. Nikki Haley looks to make the most of her moment as Republicans go head-to-head without Trump in tonight’s debate. Italy’s right-wing government talks tough on migrants while opening up to foreign workers. Plus, nuclear gets a boost at COP28 but fossil fuels deal is in the balance. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US Navy is on high alert in the Red Sea after a series of drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy is set to appeal directly to senators after the White House warned US funding for the war is running out. Supreme Court justices appear split over whether to approve a bankruptcy settlement with the makers of OxyContin. Israel investigates allegations of sexual violence by Hamas. Plus, COP28 turns its attention to fossil fuels and a former US ambassador is charged over spying for Cuba. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A U.S. Navy destroyer shoots down three drones during an attack on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The United States issues increasingly stark warnings to Israel as it expands its offensive in Gaza. Venezuelans vote in favour of President Nicolas Maduro’s claim over a large part of neighbouring Guyana. An impending ban on dog meat is triggering farmer protests in South Korea. Plus, the latest on deadly, weekend attacks in Paris and the Philippines. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices