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Melissa, Trump in South Korea, OpenAI-Microsoft and Geert Wilders

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba after leaving a trail of destruction in Jamaica. U.S. President Donald Trump is on his final stop in a high-stakes Asia trip. Microsoft and OpenAI strike a deal that clears the way for the ChatGPT maker to go public. And Dutch voters head to the polls as far-right, anti-immigration leader Geert Wilders tries to hold onto power. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 29, 202512 min

Hurricane Melissa, Amazon, Cameroon, Trump third term and Fed

Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, the world’s strongest storm this year. Amazon plans massive job cuts after overhiring during the pandemic. U.S. President Donald Trump continues his Asia tour in Japan, signing deals on trade and rare earths. As the president stops short of ruling out seeking a third term, we look at the law behind it. Plus, what the Fed’s options are after this week’s expected rate cut. Find the Recommended Read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 202512 min

US-China deal, Russian nuclear missile, Argentina and Turkey

The U.S. and China have hashed out a framework trade deal for both presidents to sign this week. Russia tests its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile. Argentine President Javier Milei's party cruises to victory in midterm elections. And the PKK militant group says it’s pulling out of Turkey as part of the disarmament process. Find today's Recommended Read here. Click here for the latest episode of On Assingment about Syria's hidden graves. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Visit the ⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 202512 min

Louvre arrests, Canada tariffs, Trump in Asia and shutdown hot dogs

French police arrest two Louvre heist suspects, including one at the airport attempting to flee the country. U.S. President Donald Trump announces a 10% tariff hike on Canadaafter Ontario Premier Doug Ford aired a controversial ad featuring Ronald Reagan during the World Series. Trump has begun a five-day Asia trip with Thailand and Cambodian leaders signing a ceasefire deal, as he hopes for progress on trade talks with China. And a furloughed IRS attorney sells hot dogs from his cart named "Shysters" as the government shutdown drags on. Recommended Read Retirees on the edge: Argentina's protesting pensioners Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 202512 min

US warships deployed, Canada talks, World Series and love after war in Ivory Coast

U.S. President Donald Trump departs on an Asia trip, hoping for a deal with China. The U.S. escalates its military presence in the Caribbean. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's ready to resume trade talks, but Trump refuses to meet - while the Toronto Blue Jays face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. And as Ivory Coast voters head to the polls, peace activists are hoping "reconciliation marriages" can bring divided communities together. Listen to our latest episode of On Assignment, where our reporters uncover a secret mass grave in Syria and the operation to move thousands of bodies across the desert to cover up years of atrocities. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 202512 min

Canada talks terminated, NBA gambling probe, Binance and Europe in space

U.S. President Donald Trump stops all trade talks with Canada because of a Canadian video ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. The NBA and the Mafia are swept up in a federal gambling investigation. Trump pardons Binance’s founder. And Europe plays catchup in space as it tries to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink. Plus, how one Reuters photographer captured the photos of the White House East Wing demolition. *The video for this episode has been corrected to remove a black frame. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 202511 min

Trump’s sanctions gambit with Putin

President Trump is imposing sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies to pressure President Putin to end the war in Ukraine. In a fresh show of force, Russia runs nuclear arms drills. North Korea runs some tests of its own. And Elon Musk uses Tesla’s earnings call to lobby for a $1 trillion pay package. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 23, 202512 min

Trump-Putin, shutdown paychecks and K Pop Demon Hunters

The summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin stalls as Russia digs in. The U.S. shutdown bites with 60,000 federal workers facing missed paychecks. Ex-security chiefs urge Congress to investigate a secretive Trump-linked task force. And Netflix cashes in on the success of KPop Demon Hunters, but fans hoping for toys and games this holiday will have to wait until the new year. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the recommended read ⁠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

Oct 22, 202511 min

Iran, Australia rare earths, Amazon’s outage and Trump’s ballroom

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejects an offer of renewed talks from U.S. President Donald Trump. The U.S. and Australia sign a minerals deal to counter China. Amazon says its cloud service is back after an outage causes global turmoil. And, the White House’s East Wing is partially demolished as work begins on Trump’s ballroom. *This podcast was updated to correct an audio/video glitch. Find today's recommended read on the audacious Louvre theft here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 202512 min

Gaza ceasefire, Louvre heist and teens on Instagram

Israel says the ceasefire will resume after the most serious test of the truce so far saw an Israeli strike kill 26 people in Gaza. A brazen heist of priceless jewels from Paris’ Louvre raises tricky questions about the museum’s security. And Meta researchers found that teens who report that Instagram regularly made them feel bad about their bodies saw significantly more “eating disorder adjacent content” than those who did not. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 20, 202512 min

Israeli strike, 'No Kings', dark matter and AI glasses

Israel launches a fresh attack on Gaza as both sides trade blame over ceasefire violations. Hundreds of thousands march in anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies across the U.S. The U.S. sends two survivors of a deadly Caribbean drug-smuggling strikeback to Colombia and Ecuador for prosecution. Shares in Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica surge after reporting record quarterly sales driven by its AI-powered Ray-Ban Meta glasses and new research offers fresh promise for confirming the existence of dark matter. Listen to our latest On Assignment episode on Viktor Orban's political future here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 202511 min

Trump-Zelenskiy, Prince Andrew and Hollywood tariffs

In talks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, U.S. President Donald Trump appears to press pause on upgrading Ukraine's weapons arsenal. The EU unveils a plan for a drone defence wall. Prince Andrew relinquishes the "Duke of York" title after the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. A U.S. Navy warship holds two survivors from a Caribbean drug submarine strike. And movie studios continue filming abroad despite Trump's 100 percent tariff threat. Listen to our latest On Assignment episode on Viktor Orban's political future here. Recommended Read: ⁠⁠Exclusive: Assad government secretly moved mass grave to cover up killings, Reuters investigation finds⁠⁠ Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 202512 min

Bolton charged, Zelenskiy, Putin and Russian oil

John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, is charged with sharing classified information. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy heads to the White House as Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin make plans to meet in Hungary. The admiral who leads U.S. military forces in Latin America says he'll step down early. And Trump piles the pressure on India and China to turn off their Russian oil imports. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 17, 20259 min

CIA in Venezuela, Voting Rights Act, shutdown and Russian oil

President Donald Trump greenlights covert CIA operations in Venezuela. The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices could be willing to undercut the Voting Rights Act. A judge blocks mass layoffs as the U.S. shutdown enters its third week. And Kyiv’s long-range drone strike strategy targeting Russian energy infrastructure appears to be paying off. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 16, 202511 min

Syrian mass grave, U.S. data darkness and French pensions

Bashar al-Assad's government secretly relocated a mass grave to cover up evidence of tens of thousands of killings in Syria, a Reuters investigation has found. The U.S. government shutdown has switched off the flow of economic data and that spells trouble for the countries which depend on it. And the newly-reinstated French prime minister hopes that putting pension reform on the backburner will help him live to fight another day. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 15, 202512 min

Middle East, Tomahawks and Madagascar's Gen Z

U.S. President Donald Trump declares an end to the war as Hamas frees the last living Israeli hostages and Israel sends home thousands of Palestinian prisoners. Trump says he might offer long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not end the war in Ukraine. And Madagascar's president flees the country amid Gen Z protests. Plus, a hot mic moment between Trump and the Indonesian president. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 14, 202511 min

Trump, Middle East and hostages

All the remaining living Israeli hostages have been handed over by Hamas in Gaza, with nearly 2,000 being released in return. U.S. President Donald Trump says the “war is over” ahead of addressing Israel’s Knesset. Next, he will join world leaders in Egypt to sign the peace agreement. Plus, U.S.-China tariffs set to dominate World Bank and IMF talks in Washington D.C. Follow the latest developments in Gaza, israel and Egypt here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 20259 min

Hostages, Diane Keaton and an India matchmaking dilemma

Emotional scenes in Tel Aviv as families count down the hours until Monday’s deadline to release the hostages. Near Chicago, more clashes between protestors and police outside an ICE facility. And fans remember Diane Keaton, revered for her comic timing and legendary role as Annie Hall. In Kalundborg, Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs the equivalent of a third of the population. Learn about how that's impacted the city, in the latest episode of On Assignment here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 202512 min

China tariffs, Gazans return and the war on the left

Thousands of Palestinians return to ruins of Gaza after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. 100% tariffs and software export controls follow Beijing’s rare earth restrictions. Trump begins shutdown-driven job cuts as he targets liberal groups. Sébastien Lecornu is reappointed French prime minister and a tiny West African nation is one win away from its first-ever World Cup qualification. Listen to On Assignment⁠⁠ here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 202511 min

Gaza ceasefire, Nobel peace prize, Letitia James and Russian furloughs

Israel’s government has signed off on a ceasefire with Hamas, clearing the way to stop fighting in Gaza and free Israeli hostages. The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner is announced. New York Attorney General Letitia James has been charged with lying on a mortgage application. And some of Russia’s biggest industrial companies are putting employees on furlough or cutting staff as economic conditions and sanctions bite. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy anddata 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

Oct 10, 202510 min

Gaza deal, Trump's threat and France's crisis

Hamas and Israel are expected to sign a deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage releases. National Guard troops are deployed near Chicago as Trump calls for the jailing of the city’s mayor and the Illinois governor. And could a wealth tax pushed by France's left ease the country's political crisis? Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 9, 202510 min

Comey in court, National Guard poll, gold and Tesla

Former FBI Director James Comey is due in federal court. A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds most Americans don't want troops deployed without an external threat. Gold smashes the $4,000 milestone for the first time. And Tesla rolls out "affordable" versions of its Model Y SUV and its Model 3 sedan. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 8, 202510 min

National Guard, October 7, Thunberg and France crisis

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago sue U.S. President Donald Trump, in a bid to block a National Guard deployment. Two years after the October 7 attack, Tal Shoham reflects on being held hostage by Hamas for 505 days, while in Gaza, the fears of Iman Abdel Halim Abu Mutlaq, whose twins have known nothing but war. Last-ditch talks begin in France to try and resolve the country's political crisis. And Greta Thunberg is greeted by cheering crowds as she arrives in Greece after an aid flotilla was released by Israel. Find today's recommended read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 202512 min

Gaza talks, French politics and Trump voters on vaccines

Hamas and Israeli officials are set to gather in Egypt for talks on President Trump's Gaza plan. A federal judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from sending any National Guard troops to Portland. France’s new prime minister resigns, sparking fresh political chaos. Rescuers guide hundreds of trekkers to safety from blizzard-struck Everest. And we hear from a group of Trump voters on what they think of the administration’s shifting stance on vaccines. Recommended Read: Rome calls on US to reconsider extra tariff on pasta imports Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 202512 min

Palestinians' hopes, Chicago and the National Guard and Paris Fashion

Israel launches strikes on Gaza as Palestinians await a U.S. ceasefire plan. U.S. President Donald Trump authorizes national guard deployment to Chicago as ICE agents clash with demonstrators. And Paris Fashion Week closes. Listen to On Assignment here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 202510 min

Hamas on ceasefire, Comey “perp walk” and Japan’s likely first female PM

Hamas agrees to key points in Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan, which includes a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. An FBI agent is relieved of duty after refusing to participate in the "perp walk" of former FBI director James Comey. Sean “Diddy” Combs is sentenced. Sanae Takaichi is elected leader of Japan’s ruling party, positioning her to become the country’s first female prime minister. And AI-generated “Tilly Norwood” sparks backlash from Hollywood. On the latest episode of On Assignment: Our reports expose harassment of federal workers by a group linked to Trump. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 202511 min

Synagogue attack, Chevron fire, Putin’s Tomahawk warning and Taylor’s album drop

Britain says it will redouble efforts to tackle antisemitism after a deadly attack at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur. A fire has broken out at Chevron's El Segundo refinery in California. Russian President Vladimir Putin warns of a “new stage of escalation” if the U.S. supplies Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. And, Taylor Swift’s latest album drops to global fanfare. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 3, 202512 min

Flotilla, shutdown stalemate, Pentagon and Jane Goodall

Israel has intercepted a flotilla of boats carrying aid and activists to Gaza, prompting global protests. The U.S. government shutdown enters its second day. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is overhauling the Pentagon’s watchdog system, raising concerns about whistleblower protections. And primatologist Jane Goodall, who revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzees, has died age 91. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 2, 202512 min

Shutdown starts, 'fat generals', Silicon Valley at the Pentagon and Pfizer

The U.S. government has shut down most of its operations setting off what could be a long standoff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slams "fat generals" as President Donald Trump touts cities as troop "training grounds." From tech bro to battle bro – how a Silicon Valley "warlord" got the Pentagon's attention. Trump cuts a deal with Pfizer to sell cheap drugs direct to consumers. And Labubu-maker Pop Mart takes a leaf from the Disney playbook. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Oct 1, 202510 min

Shutdown looms, Trump’s Gaza deal, EA Sports and Hollywood tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponents appear to make little progress in talks aimed at heading off a government shutdown. Trump secures Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a Gaza peace proposal. Videogame developer Electronic Arts agrees to sell to a group of private investors in a $55 billion deal. And a 100% tariff has been imposed on all films produced overseas that are then sent into the U.S. Find today's recommended read here. Listen to On Assignment ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 202512 min

Michigan shooting, Portland, Kyiv and Moldova’s election result

In Michigan, four people are dead after a man drove into a Mormon church and then opened fire. Reuters has learned the callup of National Guard troops to Portland came as a surprise to the Pentagon. Kyiv residents and emergency services have been cleaning up in the wake of one of the most sustained attacks on the capital since the war began. And in Moldova, the pro-EU ruling party has won a clear victory in parliamentary elections, beating its Russia-supporting rival. Listen to On Assignment ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 202512 min

Portland deployment, Ukraine, Iran, Moldova and Fat Bear Week

U.S. President Donald Trump orders military deployment to Portland, Oregon, directing troops to protect ICE facilities from what he calls "domestic terrorists". Russia launches a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine. The UN reinstates sweeping sanctions on Iran. Moldovan voters head to the polls. Plus, a dinosaur’s deadly last meal and the final days of Fat Bear Week. Listen to On Assignment ⁠here⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Visit the ⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 202511 min

Netanyahu at UNGA, Gaza, Comey and Ryder Cup

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slams Western countries for recognizing Palestinian statehood during a UN General Assembly speech. A Reuters analysis contradicts Israel's explanation of a deadly August attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital. Former FBI Director James Comey’s indictment is the first criminal prosecution of a high-profile political adversary by the Trump administration. Plus, President Trump attends the Ryder Cup. Listen to On Assignment ⁠here⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Visit the ⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 202511 min

Comey indictment, West Bank, tariffs and Sarkozy

Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted. U.S. President Donald Trump vows to block Israeli annexation of the West Bank. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calls an unprecedented meeting of military top brass. A fresh round of tariffs target imported furniture, trucks, and drugs. A looming government shutdown sees Democrats weighing support for funding against proposed Republican cuts. And former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is sentenced to five years in prison. *This podcast has been republished to correct the date to Friday, September 26.* Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 202512 min

ICE shooting, UNGA, Argentina-US and TikTok sale

A gunman opened fire at an ICE office in Dallas, killing one person and injuring two others before taking his own life. U.S. President Donald Trump plans mass federal worker firings if government shutdown occurs. Argentina's President Javier Milei secures a financial lifeline from the U.S., boosting his reform agenda ahead of midterms. At the UN, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns of AI-driven arms races and weak global alliances. Plus,Trump to sign an executive order enabling the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations to Oracle and Silver Lake. Recommended Read: Nuns in Scotland offer a path to faith and taste of convent life Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 202511 min

Trump’s Ukraine U-turn, Kimmel’s return and Typhoon Ragasa

U.S. President Donald Trump makes a U-turn saying Ukraine could retake all its land occupied by Russia. He also tells world leaders their countries are ‘going to hell’ in a combative UN speech. Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech as he returns to late-night television after his suspension. And Typhoon Ragasa takes aim at China after leaving more than a dozen dead in Taiwan and lashing Hong Kong. Plus, French President Emmanuel Macron’s New York City traffic woes. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Sep 24, 202511 min

UN and Palestinian statehood, autism, Jimmy Kimmel and Trump’s prosecutor

Dozens of world leaders gather at the United Nations to embrace a Palestinian state despite fierce resistance from Israel and the United States. President Trump links autism to Tylenol and vaccines, claims not backed by science. Trump picks his former personal lawyer to lead investigations of New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey. And Disney says Jimmy Kimmel will be back on air on Tuesday. Listen to On Assignment here: Vaccines, RFK Jr. and America’s health Today's recommended read is from Venezuela. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Visit the ⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 202512 min

Palestinian state, Erika Kirk, H-1B visa confusion and Belarus

Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal have all recognized a Palestinian state, while France and Saudi Arabia convene dozens of world leaders to rally support for a two-state solution. U.S. President Donald Trump has called Charlie Kirk a "martyr for American freedom" at his memorial, where his wife said she forgives his killer. Trump's new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas has taken effect. And how war games in Belarus underline renewed relations between Minsk and Washington. Listen to On Assignment here. Find today's recommended read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 202512 min

Kirk memorial, Gaza, Saudi-Pakistan, Intervision and Oktoberfest

Thousands will gather in Arizona for a public memorial honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with Donald Trump expected to deliver a speech. Israel intensifies its assault on Gaza City, killing at least 60, as ten countries prepare to recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the U.N. General Assembly. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign a mutual defense pact, raising questions about nuclear guarantees and shifting alliances away from the United States. Russia hosted the Intervision Song Contest with performers from over 20 countries and Munich’s Oktoberfest kicks off. Read today's recommended read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 202512 min

Europe cyberattack, Estonia, H-1B visas and Trump-Xi

A cyberattack on a provider of check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports. Estonia reports an unprecedented airspace violation by Russian jets in the latest test for NATO. The Trump administration says it'll ask companies to pay $100,000 per year for H-1B worker visas. The U.S. and China make progress on a TikTok deal. Plus, what to expect from a packed weekend in sports – including the World Athletics Championships. Listen to On Assignment here. Read today's recommended read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202512 min

Kimmel criticism, Nvidia-Intel, vaccines and France protests

The pulling of Jimmy Kimmel’s show has ignited a debate on free speech and drawn anger from both sides of the political aisle. Nvidia takes a $5 billion stake in Intel offering a new lifeline to the struggling chipmaker. A CDC panel votes against a combined MMRV shot for children under four. Plus, hundreds of thousands protest in France against austerity measures. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 202512 min

Jimmy Kimmel, Trump’s royal welcome, Fed and smart glasses

ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air after comments by the late-night show host about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. President Donald Trump’s new Fed appointee calls, in vain, for a half-point rate cut. U.S. President Donald Trump pays tribute to King Charles during his historic second state visit to the UK. And Mark Zuckerberg unveils Meta’s latest AI-powered smart glasses. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠here⁠. Listen to On Assignment 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

Sep 18, 202512 min

Tyler Robinson, Luigi Mangione, the Fed and Redford's legacy

Utah prosecutors seek the death penalty for the accused assassin of Charlie Kirk and release new details about the case. A New York state judge dismisses two terrorism-related counts against Luigi Mangione. Markets have priced in a near certainty the Fed will cut its key interest rate at today’s meeting. And Robert Redford has died, leaving his mark on Hollywood and independent films. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Listen 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

Sep 17, 202512 min

Gaza City, Luigi Mangione, Lisa Cook and corporate filings

Israel launches its ground operation into Gaza City as a UN inquiry finds its top officials incited genocide in Gaza. Luigi Mangione is due in court over UnitedHealth CEO killing. A U.S. appeals court blocks Trump’s bid to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook. And a possible shift in corporate America as Trump says U.S. companies should be allowed to report earnings every six months instead of quarterly. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Sep 16, 202512 min

US-China, TikTok, Kirk suspect, AI phishing bots and Emmys

The U.S. and China close in on a TikTok deal during Madrid trade talks. The Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is not cooperating with authorities, according to Utah’s Governor. A new Reuters investigation reveals that AI chatbots can be easily manipulated to help create phishing scams targeting elderly Americans. And The Pitt, The Studio and Adolescence win big at the Emmys. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Sep 15, 202512 min

Kirk backlash, UK anti-migrant protest, EVs, Emmys and Life on Mars?

Republicans have launched online campaigns against people mocking Charlie Kirk’s death. Over 100,000 people joined a right-wing anti-migrant protest in London. European and Chinese automakers explore electric vehicle partnerships at the Munich car show. Oracle founder Larry Ellison re-emerges with major AI infrastructure deals and a $400 billion fortune, while his son bids for Warner Bros Discovery. What to expect from the Emmys, and NASA’s rover has found minerals on Mars that may be signs of ancient life. Listen to our longform podcast ⁠⁠⁠On Assignment⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 202512 min

Charlie Kirk, UN vote, NATO-Poland, Chicago and Premier League

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, vows his movement will continue after suspect Tyler Robinson is arrested for Kirk’s fatal shooting at a campus event. The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backs a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, drawing sharp criticism from Israel and the U.S. NATO pledges stronger defence of its eastern flank as Poland's army grows. In Chicago, an ICE officer kills a man during an arrest after he allegedly dragged an officer with his car. And the English Premier League returns with record signings. Listen to our longform podcast ⁠⁠On Assignment⁠⁠ Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 202512 min

Kirk’s killer, Bolsonaro, Belarus and inflation

Police arrest and identify Tyler Robinson as a suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting. Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup. Belarus frees 52 prisoners after an appeal from President Trump. And U.S. consumer prices jump. *This podcast has been updated to include news of Robinson’s arrest. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202510 min

Charlie Kirk, Trump-Netanyahu and South Korean US workers

U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been fatally shot in Utah. The Polish Prime Minister says the country is the closest it’s been to open conflict since World War Two. The Israeli strike on Qatar tests the limits of the Trump-Netanyahu alliance. And some South Korean workers are decamping home from more of LG Energy Solution’s U.S. production sites. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Sep 11, 202512 min

Qatar, Poland, vaccines and Nepal’s rapper

Poland shoots down drones in its airspace during a Russian attack in western Ukraine. Israel attempts to kill Hamas political leaders in an airstrike on Qatar. A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump from removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook. The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report on children’s health targets food and drug marketing. And we look at Nepal’s frontrunner for prime minister – the mayor of Kathmandu and a former rapper. *This podcast was corrected to include audio from Nepal. An earlier version was missing the audio. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Sep 10, 202512 min