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Syria, Japan, Coke sugar and equal pay in women’s sports

Residents say no gunfire heard Sunday morning in Syria's Sweida. Japan's exit polls show a defeat for the ruling party coalition in the upper parliament. The fight for equal pay in U.S. women's basketball is on court, while in the UK a female footballer reaches a milestone. Plus, Trump's push for Coke to use cane sugar. Recommended read: Sleepless in Kyiv: how Ukraine's capital copes with Russia's nighttime attacks 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

Jul 20, 202511 min

Wegovy and the future of childhood obesity

Teenagers in the United States are using Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs at quickly rising rates. On this special episode of Reuters World News, we look at the decisions facing parents and children in the battle against childhood obesity. 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

Jul 19, 202538 min

Damascus, Powell, immigration and a Mars rock

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire takes hold in Syria as the interim president promises to protect the rights of the Druze minority. Trump says he's not planning to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell. Trump's approval rating on immigration drops to its lowest point. And the biggest piece of Mars ever to make it to earth sells for a record $5.3 million. 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

Jul 18, 202512 min

Epstein, Air India, ‘Japanese First’ party and three-person IVF

U.S. President Donald Trump orders the release of grand jury documents in the Epstein case. A cockpit voice recording from the Air India flight that crashed last month suggests the captain cut the flow of fuel to the plane's engines. An upstart far-right party is gaining ground ahead of elections this weekend in Japan. And the three-person IVF technique that spared eight children from inherited diseases. 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

Jul 18, 202512 min

Putin unfazed, Patriots, Afghan data leak and Emmys

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin intends to keep fighting in Ukraine until the West engages on his terms for peace. U.S. President Donald Trump says weapons are already being shipped to Ukraine as NATO countries in Europe work out the details of a scheme to supply Kyiv. The details of a secret British plan to bring thousands of Afghans to the UK because of a government data breach have emerged after an unprecedented court order was lifted. And who are the winners and losers in the Emmy nominations? Find the recommended read ⁠here. Our weekend episode is on rising tensions on the border between Finland and Russia. Find it ⁠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

Jul 16, 202512 min

Trump’s Russia ultimatum, China's diplomacy and strawberry pasta

U.S. President Donald Trump gives Russia a 50-day deadline to end the Ukraine war. China ramps up its soft power as Beijing capitalizes on U.S. foreign aid cuts. And Wimbledon tennis champion Iga Swiatek's favorite food - strawberry pasta. 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

Jul 15, 202512 min

DOJ departures, Air India, trade war windfall and Club World Cup

Large numbers of staff are leaving the DOJ department that is leading the fight in U.S. courts for President Donald Trump’s controversial policies. The fuel switch locks are now the focus of the investigation into last month's Air India Dreamliner crash, but the full investigation could take a year. Trump plans a 30 percent tariff on most imports from Mexico and the EU, as figures show how much the trade war is bringing into the U.S. economy. And Chelsea lift soccer’s Club World Cup in New Jersey, but what has the U.S. learned from the tournament ahead of hosting games at the 2026 World Cup? Find the recommended read here. Our weekend episode is on rising tensions on the border between Finland and Russia. Find it here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast on stablecoins 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

Jul 14, 202512 min

The hardening of NATO's northern frontier

Along the border of Finland and Russia, tensions reminiscent of the Cold War have resurfaced. We visit the forested 832-mile frontier, Europe’s longest with Russia. 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

Jul 12, 202521 min

Kyiv life, birthright citizenship and a Congo mission

Ukraine’s capital buzzes by day even after nights of terror – hear how its residents navigate the contrast. A judge has blocked Trump’s attempt to deny citizenship rights to babies born in the U.S. Plus, how a U.S. mission to push a Trump deal in Congo unravelled. 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

Jul 11, 202511 min

Texas warnings, Brazil tariffs, OpenAI and TikTok

Texas officials have come under fire over whether they could have done more to warn people about the deadly flash flooding. U.S. President Donald Trump slaps a hefty 50 percent tariff on Brazil. And in tech, OpenAI ventures into browsing, while TikTok unveils plans for a new U.S. app. 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

Jul 10, 202512 min

Copper, critical minerals, 'Trump effect' and SCOTUS

U.S. President Donald Trump broadens his trade war, slapping a 50% tariff on copper. The White House's 'Trump Effect' website takes credit for investment made before his term began. We look at how U.S. buyers of critical minerals can bypass China’s export ban. And the Supreme Court has cleared the way for Trump to pursue mass federal layoffs. 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

Jul 9, 202511 min

Tariffs, Netanyahu, Gaza plans and Musk’s political ambitions

U.S. President Donald Trump fires off more than a dozen letters to countries as he pushes back the tariff deadline. Hopes fade as rescue efforts continue for Texas flood victims. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes a charm offensive to the White House, while a controversial new plan for Gazans emerges. Trump says he will resume weapons shipments to Kyiv. Plus, can Elon Musk pull off the formation of a new political party? 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

Jul 8, 202512 min

Texas flooding, Trump-Musk, Netanyahu in Washington and Ukraine landmines

Rescue teams are searching flood-stricken central Texas for a fourth day, looking for dozens of people still missing after catastrophic flooding. President Donald Trump calls Elon Musk's plans to form a new political party "ridiculous". Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he believes his discussions with Trump will help advance talks on a Gaza hostage release and ceasefire deal. Plus, Kyiv is quitting a treaty banning anti-personnel landmines. 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

Jul 7, 202512 min

Trump’s bill victory, Putin call, Ukraine and Diogo Jota

US President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation clears its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress – we look at how he persuaded hawks and skeptics. After a “disappointing” call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump is set to speak to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Plus, Liverpool and Portugal mourn Diogo Jota. 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

Jul 4, 202511 min

Trump's tax bill passes, jobs report, Diogo Jota and Gaza

The U.S. House passes President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending bill, cementing his command of Congress. June saw solid U.S. jobs growth. Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash. Hamas says it’s considering Trump’s ceasefire plan. Plus, how USAID cuts to rape survivor kits risk lives in Congo. *This podcast has been updated to reflect the U.S. House passage of President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill. Find our 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

Jul 3, 202512 min

Diddy, tax bill and UK gilts

*Updated. Sean "Diddy" Combs is found guilty on prostitution charges, but cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering counts that could have put him behind bars for life. The tax bill on its way to a U.S. House vote and UK bonds move on tears in parliament. Find our 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

Jul 2, 202512 min

Big Beautiful Bill's Senate pass, heat domes and Dalai Lama

The U.S. Senate has passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill. The development is likely to irk Elon Musk whose company subsidies have been threatened because of his criticism of the bill. Europe and the US have suffered under recent heat domes - what are they? Tiny Tuvalu, threatened by rising sea levels, seeks assurance from the US that its citizens won't be barred. Plus, how the next Dalai Lama is chosen. *This podcast has been updated to include the U.S. Senate's passage of the tax cut and spending bill. Find our 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

Jul 1, 202511 min

Canada U-turn, vote-a-rama, ICE raids and birthright

Canada has scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms in a bid to advance stalled trade negotiations with the United States. Senate Republicans pushed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill forward in a marathon weekend session. Farmers and workers say ICE raids are leaving crops unharvested in California. And immigrants scramble for clarity after the Supreme Court's birthright ruling. Find the recommended read here. Our weekend episode on Australia's mushroom trial is 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

Jun 30, 202513 min

Australia’s mushroom trial

A triple murder case with a culinary twist is transfixing Australia and the rest of the world. Erin Patterson is accused of using poisonous mushrooms concealed in a Beef Wellington lunch to kill three elderly relatives of her estranged husband. The jury in her trial is expected to begin considering its verdict next week. In this special episode of Reuters World News, we look at the prosecution and the defense in this case. 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

Jun 28, 202525 min

SCOTUS rulings, tax bill, shadow Fed and Bezos wedding

We look at some of the hurdles Congress will face to pass U.S. President Donald Trump's tax bill by the July 4th holiday. Investors worry about a "shadow" Fed chair. And Venice gets ready for Jeff Bezos' wedding extravaganza. *The episode has been updated with the latest news on the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings. 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

Jun 27, 202512 min

Iran crackdown, NATO promises, Mamdani and vaccines

Updated to include: Iran's stance on renewing talks with the U.S., Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's public appearance, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on South Carolina's effort to defund Planned Parenthood and Israel stopping aid deliveries from entering northern Gaza. Iran looks inward and intensifies an internal security crackdown with mass arrests, executions and military deployments. NATO’s European members promise to spend 5% on defense to appease Trump, but can they afford it? U.S. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s newly reorganized vaccine advisory panel threatens to upend vaccine policy, and possibly coverage. And Zohran Mamdani’s stunning upset in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary has excited both sides of the political aisle. 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

Jun 26, 202513 min

Iran’s nuclear sites, Gaza aid, Netanyahu and NYC mayoral primary

Updated to include the latest announcement that the US and Iran will meet next week. A fragile ceasefire appears to be holding between Iran and Israel as an intelligence report says the U.S. failed to destroy Iran's nuclear sites. The strikes are still being seen as a boost for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The U.S. is set to give millions of dollars to a controversial group delivering aid in Gaza. Plus, progressive Zohran Mamdani declares victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. 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

Jun 25, 202512 min

Israel-Iran ceasefire, escalation fears and NATO

Israel says Iran has violated a ceasefire announced by U.S. President Trump and has ordered new strikes. A Reuters/Ipsos poll taken before the ceasefire shows Americans are anxious about conflict. And leaders at this week’s NATO summit hope to impress Trump with a big new defense spending goal. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own. 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

Jun 24, 202511 min

Iran’s options, uranium stockpiles and Trump on regime change

Iran considers its options after U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. President Donald Trump raises the possibility of regime change in Tehran. Plus, the fate of Iran’s stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium is unclear. Recommended read: Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Texas test 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

Jun 23, 202513 min

The future of Iran

For decades, Iran was able to project power across the Middle East using its network of proxies. That meant any strikes against it could threaten to trigger a formidable response. But Israel's recent attacks have exposed just how vulnerable Tehran is. In this special episode of Reuters World News, we look at how Iran went from monarchy to Islamic Republic - and what its future could look like. 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

Jun 21, 202522 min

Two-week Iran deadline, Putin, LA Lakers and immigration

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide on U.S. action in Iran within two weeks as European leaders meet to try and coax Tehran back to the negotiating table. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’s keeping a close eye on developments in Iran – a close ally of Moscow’s. The $10 billion sale of LA Lakers basketball is the largest ever of a sports franchise. And how the immigration raids and protests in Los Angeles have hit small business owners. 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

Jun 20, 202512 min

Trump’s Iran decision, MAGA and visa vetting

U.S. President Donald Trump keeps everyone guessing if he’s decided whether to join Israel’s strikes against Iran. The prospect of U.S. involvement in Iran has laid bare a divide in Trump’s MAGA base. And the administration resumes student visa appointments but will scrutinize applications’ online presence for any hostility towards the U.S. *Note: This episode has been corrected to remove a reference to this being the sixth day of Israel-Iran attacks. It is the seventh. 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

Jun 19, 202511 min

‘Unconditional surrender,’ US options in Iran and the Fed

U.S. President Donald Trump considers his options, including joining Israel in strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. And the Fed keeps rates steady as it seeks more certainty on U.S. tariff policy. *The episode has been updated with the latest news on the Fed's decision, and Iran's Supreme Leader rejecting Trump's demand to surrender. 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

Jun 18, 202511 min

Tehran evacuation call, expanded travel ban and China's slimmer pigs

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran as Israel and Iran attack each for a fifth straight day. The administration is weighing adding 36 countries to the U.S. travel ban. And why China wants slimmer pigs. Note: This episode has been corrected. The original script said prosecutors accused the Minnesota shooting suspect of driving to the homes of 'at least four other state politicians.' It has been corrected to 'at least four state politicians.' 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

Jun 17, 202512 min

Minnesota suspect arrest, Israel and Iran and the G7

Vance Boelter, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker and her husband, has been arrested. Strikes between Iran and Israel enters their fourth day, with Iran lauding its ‘new method’ as missiles hit Tel Aviv and Haifa - while Israel threatens that Tehran residents will pay the price for the attacks. The conflict will be high on the agenda as G7 leaders meet in Canada. *This podcast has been updated. The earlier news of the Minnesota shooting suspect's arrest has been replaced with news of charges against him. 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

Jun 16, 202512 min

Drone wars

An ominous buzzing in the sky. Swarms of killer AI drones. Fields of fiberoptic grass. The weird future of drone warfare is here. The conflict in Ukraine has proven to be a testing ground for the next generation of weaponry. How will the proliferation of these small, cheap devices change the way wars are fought in the future? Business of war correspondent Mike Stone and acting Ukraine bureau chief Christian Lowe join the podcast. 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

Jun 14, 202520 min

Israel strikes Iran, Air India crash, Boeing and Abrego Garcia

Israel hits Iran’s nuclear facilities and kills military leaders as Tehran retaliates with drones. Rescuers are scouring buildings after an Air India plane crash kills over 240 – the first for a Boeing Dreamliner. And Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongly deported from Maryland to El Salvador, is seeking sanctions against the Trump administration. 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

Jun 13, 202512 min

Air India crash, US Middle East evacuations, Islamic State and ICE raids

A London-bound Air India plane with more than 200 on board has crashed in Ahmedabad. The U.S. is pulling personnel out of the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. Middle Eastern leaders and Western allies warn that Islamic State could exploit the fall of the Assad regime to stage a comeback in Syria and Iraq. An immigration raid at a meat production plant in Omaha fuels fears among undocumented workers. And the Marines will join the National Guard on the streets of Los Angeles within two days, with the authority to detain civilians. 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

Jun 12, 202513 min

Curfew in LA, World Cup countdown and vaccine confidence

Hundreds of U.S. Marines arrive in Los Angeles as California’s Governor Gavin Newsom warns “democracy is under assault” and a downtown curfew takes hold. With one year to go until the 2026 World Cup, we look at how the immigration crackdown may complicate travel plans for soccer fans. And experts say that RFK Jr’s firing of independent CDC advisers undermines vaccine confidence. 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

Jun 11, 202512 min

Marines in LA, prisoner swaps, Philippine impeachment trial and Warner Bros.

The Trump administration orders Marines into Los Angeles as it intensifies raids on suspected undocumented immigrants. Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war in the first of a series of planned swaps. Philippine senators prepare for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. And Warner Bros Discovery splits streaming from cable TV in the latest media shakeup. 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

Jun 10, 202512 min

LA protests, National Guard and tax bill

National Guard troops have been deployed on the streets of Los Angeles, as police and protesters clash over federal immigration raids. It’s a move California Governor Gavin Newsom calls ‘unlawful.’ And after Elon Musk denounced Trump’s tax and spending bill – what’s next for its future. 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

Jun 9, 202512 min

China's dominance in critical minerals

Decades ago, China foresaw what the U.S. didn't - a future dependent on critical minerals. Now, the U.S. is playing catch up as China’s export controls threaten global supply chains. Join Laurie Chen, Ernest Scheyder and Jarrett Renshaw to hear the latest on critical minerals, particularly what China’s dominance means for the modern world. Listen to part one 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

Jun 7, 202518 min

Trump-Musk spat, SpaceX’s Dragon and travel ban

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut off government contracts to Elon Musk’s companies after he suggested the President should be impeached. Elon Musk threatens – and then rolls it back – a decommission of SpaceX’s Dragon – the only U.S. spacecraft capable of sending astronauts to the ISS. And we look at Trump’s travel ban as the administration intensifies its immigration crackdown. * This pod has been updated to remove references to a potential telephone call between President Trump and Elon Musk. A White House official said on Friday that no phone call between the two men is planned for the day. 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

Jun 6, 202512 min

Trump travel ban, Putin call and Musk’s ‘kill the bill’

President Donald Trump signs a travel ban for citizens from 12 countries and he suspends all foreign national students from entering the U.S. to study at Harvard. Elon Musk and Republican hardliners ramp up their attacks on Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill. And Russian President Vladimir Putin tells Trump that he will have to respond to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s nuclear-capable bomber fleet. 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

Jun 5, 202512 min

China’s critical minerals, metal tariffs, Dutch immigration and Spain’s ghost towns

Global automakers have joined their U.S. counterparts to warn about the impact of China's restrictions on critical minerals. The U.S. tariff rate on most imported steel and aluminum has doubled, as President Donald Trump ratchets up a global trade war. Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders is gambling that his hardline immigration stance will propel him to power in a snap election. And how Madrid’s so-called "ghost towns" are being revitalized in an attempt to solve the Spanish capital’s housing crisis. Recommended read: plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours 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

Jun 4, 202512 min

Dutch government, Iran, tariff best offers and Musk at Tesla

The Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has quit the coalition, toppling the government. A damning IAEA report spells out past secret nuclear activities in Iran. The U.S. pushes countries for their best offers on trade negotiations by Wednesday, as the tariff deadline looms. And how Elon Musk’s departure from government will impact Tesla. 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

Jun 3, 202512 min

Ukraine-Russia, Colorado, Poland and tax bill

Russian and Ukrainian officials are due to meet in Istanbul for a second round of direct peace talks, a day after Ukraine launched one of its most ambitious attacks of the war. Eight people have been injured after a man yelled "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd in Boulder, Colorado. Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki has narrowly won Poland's presidential election, delivering a major blow to the centrist government. The Senate returns today with one of its first priorities to tackle U.S. President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill. Recommended read: Trump cuts threaten safety training for America’s most dangerous jobs 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

Jun 2, 202511 min

Gen Z gender divide and the reshaping of democracy

From South Korea to Germany to the United States, young men are increasingly turning to right-wing politics while their female peers lean left. On this special episode of Reuters World News, Global Managing Editor, Politics, Economics and World News Mark Bendeich joins us to look at the economic reality facing Gen Z men and women around the world - and the different futures they are voting for at the ballot box. 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

May 31, 202521 min

Gaza, tariffs, Musk’s exit, Chinese students and Sinners

The U.S. proposes a 60-day ceasefire for Gaza with a hostage swap. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are back on, after an appeals court temporarily reinstated them. Elon Musk’s departure from the Trump administration caps a turbulent tenure. The U.S. says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students. And the hit film ‘Sinners’ heads to the cinema-less Mississippi city where it’s set. 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

May 30, 202512 min

Tariff block, Russia sanctions, immigration spending and Sinwar

A U.S. trade court has ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing import taxes on international trading partners. Trump expresses frustration with Russian president Vladimir Putin over the intensifying Ukraine conflict but stops short of new sanctions. How the president's "big, beautiful bill" would devote an unprecedented $150 billion to Trump’s immigration goals. And Israel says it’s killed Hamas' Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar. 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

May 29, 202512 min

Student visas, Germany-Israel, King Charles in Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has ordered its missions abroad to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants, as the State Department prepares to expand social media vetting of foreign students. Germany's foreign minister has threatened unspecified measures against Israel over its actions in Gaza. And King Charles has expressed his love for a "strong and free" Canada during a brief symbolic visit after it faced annexation threats from Trump. *This episode has been corrected to reflect the fact that Buckingham Palace has not disclosed what form of cancer King Charles has been diagnosed with, except to say that it is not prostate cancer. Recommended read: The unprecedented scale of India’s Maha Kumbh festival 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

May 28, 202511 min

Trump-Putin, Liverpool, 'Diddy' trial and Uruguay's phantom cows

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering new sanctions against Russia after a massive aerial attack on Ukraine. Dozens are injured after a car rams into a Liverpool FC victory parade. What to expect in the third week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial. Plus, phantom cows and missing millions spark scandal in Uruguay. Recommended read: India and Pakistan's drone battles mark new arms race 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

May 27, 202512 min

Judges on the ballot in Mexico

Mexicans will vote for judges for the first time in a June 1 election. The shift from appointed judges has faced criticism, fueled by fears that organized crime may gain more influence. The government says electing judges will help root out corruption. On this episode of Reuters World News, Cassandra Garrison joins us from Mexico City to meet the judges on the ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202519 min

Harvard, tax bill, DC shooting charge and Gaza

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students - forcing existing students to transfer to other schools or lose their status. A suspect has been charged with murder in the DC shooting of two Israel embassy aides, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has linked the shooting to hostility over his Gaza military offensive. And Trump’s "big, beautiful" tax bill heads to the Senate. 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

May 23, 202512 min

Tax bill, DC shooting, Trump-Ramaphosa and police reform rollback

*This podcast has been updated after the House of Representatives passed President Trump's tax and spending bill. The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill. Two Israeli embassy staff were killed in a shooting outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. U.S. President Donald Trump confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with false claims of white genocide. A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government violated his court order by attempting to deport migrants to South Sudan. Plus, the Trump administration is dropping police oversight spurred by the killing of George Floyd. 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

May 22, 202512 min