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The U.S. pauses its bombing campaign on Iran after advisers warn President Trump they're running out of targets and risk depleting the arsenal. The suspect in a Berlin Pride attack is shot dead by police. Shein flags tariff hits after posting a quarterly loss. And Rohingya schools in Malaysia are facing closures after a surge in online hate speech. Watch the latest episode of On Assignment on Wildfires ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Watch the episode of On Assignment on data centers here⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠ for 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 Trump Administration's latest slate of global tariffs may be more durable than earlier tariff regimes. President Donald Trump makes a new demand that could derail a U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement. Congress is proposing new ways to regulate AI after an OpenAI agent went "rogue." Federal prosecutors withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters - at least for now. And Ukraine has a new target: Russian e-retailers. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ 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

Iran-aligned Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea,  closing in on another key oil route. Iranian strikes on CIA facilities are prompting questions about a possible Russian role. OpenAI says AI models went rogue during testing. And how to visualise the "kill zone" frontline in Ukraine. Inside Ukraine’s kill zone Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

Yemen's Houthis announce a Saudi naval blockade, threatening the Red Sea export route and opening a new front in the U.S.-Iran war. Despite one of the biggest oil supply shocks in history, prices haven't soared. Thousands march in India to demand the resignation of the education minister, the biggest confrontation yet for the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party. And Taco Bell faces a wave of lawsuits after contaminated lettuce leaves thousands sick and more than 100 hospitalized. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup, capping off a record-breaking tournament that U.S. President Donald Trump was quick to claim credit for. So-called "King of the North" Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years. The US strikes Iran for a ninth day. And a Reuters investigation undercuts Trump’s assertion that a conspiracy of non-citizen voting is afoot in the U.S. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

Spain and Argentina are set to face off in the World Cup final. The U.S. has renewed attacks on Iran after the killing of military personnel in Jordan. The U.S. Marshals Service have arrested Tristan and Andrew Tate. Plus, how a teacher answering a question about voting intentions has led to a political storm in Germany.  Watch the latest On Assignment: Data centers: Small town politics turn into a national fight Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World 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

Iran strikes Kuwait's power infrastructure for a second straight day and claims attacks on U.S. targets in Bahrain, following a seventh consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites. Trump Media is pitching Wall Street firms faster access to Trump's Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month. And federal officials link a major foodborne illness outbreak to Taco Bell restaurants across five states. Watch the latest On Assignment: Data centers: Small town politics turn into a national fight Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens another blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and demands a 20% toll on cargo. Protesters are on the streets of Maine after the second deadly ICE shooting in the U.S. in a week. Bangkok weighs surprise night-time safety checks on venues after a deadly pub fire. Congo’s M23 rebels use an Ebola outbreak in their territory to showcase leadership. And 12 states sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros deal which would be the biggest merger in Hollywood history. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 hits U.S. military targets in the Gulf as it buries its slain leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei. NATO leaders leave Turkey armed – literally – after President Tayyip Erdogan hands out vintage revolvers. President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants peace, but three Kremlin sources say he’s getting ready to escalate. Meta will start making its own AI chip to undercut OpenAI and Anthropic. A proposed FAA rule could supercharge the U.S. drone delivery industry. And Germany tops more than 5,000 heat-related deaths this year as a wildfire tears through southern Spain. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

Maine's Graham Platner quits the Senate race leaving Democrats scrambling to replace him for a must-win seat. The U.S. and Iran trade fresh strikes. President Donald Trump ditches the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One for the first leg of his flight home from the NATO summit. Before leaving Ankara, he hands Ukraine a license to manufactures its own Patriot missile interceptors. A fatal ICE shooting in Houston triggers protests. Google warns quantum computers could crack crypto encryption by 2029. And HBO Max dominates the Emmy nominations. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

America celebrates Independence Day with military flyovers, flotillas and fireworks. Funeral prayers and tears for slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but still no sign of his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei. Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg region oil terminal as Russia’s fuel crisis deepens. And, England fans can drink till dawn after the UK government allows the pubs to open until 5 am for the World Cup match with Mexico. Watch the latest On Assignment ⁠Fourth of July from inside the White House
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U.S. President Donald Trump marks America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore, warning of a communist threat from progressive Democrats. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden, with Adam Sandler officiating. Iran began days of funeral processions for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Plus, Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at the World Cup. Watch the latest On Assignment Fourth of July from inside the White House
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Iran prepares to bury its slain leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, with a week of mass mourning. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are widely expected to host their wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden. And America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence on Saturday. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 reaches the last 16 at the World Cup with a dramatic 2-0 win against Bosnia that saw Folarin Balogun sent off. U.S. President Donald Trump pockets at least $1.4 billion from crypto ventures made lucrative by his administration’s policies. Russia hits Kyiv with missiles and drones. Anti-migrant politics fuel a resurgence of racism in the UK. And excitement reaches fever pitch over speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are tying the knot this weekend. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 and the U.S. agree to stand down after fresh, tit-for-tat attacks threatened to unravel the ceasefire. America turns 250 on July 4th, but some people aren’t in the mood to celebrate. Latino voters are up for grabs but both parties are struggling to connect with them. And the Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 1,500. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson 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 U.S. Supreme Court hands President Donald Trump two big immigration wins – clearing the way to turn back asylum seekers at the border and deport hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians stripped of their protected status. Venezuelans dig through the rubble with their hands as thousands are unaccounted for after twin earthquakes. The UN pauses ship escorts through the Strait of Hormuz following accusations Iran fired on a vessel. Egypt and Iran – both countries where homosexuality is illegal – face off at the World Cup in Seattle where the city is marking Pride. And a trio of Brazilian sisters ages 103, 104 and 109 could help scientists crack the secret to a long life. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

Two massive earthquakes rock Venezuela, killing dozens and trapping thousands under rubble. U.S. President Donald Trump faces a Republican revolt – including a shouting showdown with Senator Bill Cassidy – over his Iran deal. Millions of Americans are cut off from food stamps under his sweeping tax and spending cuts. And as Europe swelters in a record heatwave, air-conditioning becomes France’s latest political hot potato. **This episode has been corrected to remove a line saying Keiko Fujimori would be Peru's first female president. Dina Boluarte was Peru's first female president. If confirmed by the electoral authority, Fujimori will become Peru's first elected female president. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 U.S. Senate votes to block the war in Iran in a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump. A UN inquiry finds Israel deliberately targets children in Gaza, resulting in genocide. In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexes his political muscle as his picks sweep the primaries. In Brazil young voters turn away from the left, but not all its ideas. And Cristiano Ronaldo makes history, becoming the first player ever to score at six World Cups Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the 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

Andy Burnham is on his way to becoming the UK’s next prime minister. The U.S. lifts sanctions on Iran for 60 days, but the waiver comes with a threat from President Donald Trump. Serena Williams will make a stunning return to singles at Wimbledon after landing the final wildcard. And Lionel Messi is the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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

Vice President JD Vance warns Israel the U.S. is its last ally, as he pulls out of a trip to Switzerland for Iran peace talks. Republicans tear apart President Donald Trump’s Iran deal. Ukraine brings the war to Moscow in its most significant strike yet. New York finally gets its Knicks parade. And Scotland’s World Cup fans drink Boston dry.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 U.S. and Iran sign an interim agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal looks set to bolster Hezbollah’s hand with Tehran promising its ally a cut of the cash once its assets are unfrozen. It’s a new day at the Fed as Kevin Warsh takes the helm. Luigi Mangione plans for a mental health crisis defense. And a small UK election could spell big trouble for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 death rate in U.S. immigration centers doubles since President Donald Trump took office, a Reuters analysis finds. World leaders at the G7 walk a tightrope to avoid provoking Trump. Reuters reveals the $300 billion private investment fund outlined in the U.S.-Iran deal. Messi scores a hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record. And the mom of Cape Verde’s history-making goalkeeper watches from home, barred by a $15,000 visa bond. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran deal is dividing his party and putting his midterm hopes at risk. FIFA’s new controversial rule forces World Cup players to stop mid-game for hydration breaks. And the UK pulls the plug on social media for under 16s. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a peace deal with Iran on his 80th birthday, with both sides set to formally sign in Switzerland on Friday. Trump rounds out his celebration hosting thousands of guests for a UFC fight on the South Lawn. World leaders gather in France for the G7 summit. And Iran takes on New Zealand in their World Cup opener.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs to claim their first NBA championship in more than 50 years. U.S. President Donald Trump marks his 80th birthday with UFC fights on the White House lawn. Protesters in Albania's capital rally against a luxury resort project tied to Jared Kushner, in demonstrations being called the Flamingo Revolution. Watch Reuters World Cup podcast Pitchside here Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 U.S. and Iran say a nuclear deal could be signed within days, but both sides differ on the terms. SpaceX surged in its trading debut, pushing its valuation past $2 trillion and making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. The U.S. military has killed the leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in a strike Venezuela says was a joint intelligence effort. Plus, the empty seats at the World Cup raise concerns. Watch Reuters World Cup podcast Pitchside here Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

SpaceX is set for its market debut after a record IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. President Trump says an Iran nuclear deal could come this weekend, but Tehran says key issues remain unresolved. In Congo, investigators hunt for patient zero after linking a deadly Ebola outbreak to a pastor’s funeral. And Russia is suspended from international chess for running tournaments in occupied Ukrainian territory. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 and Israel agree to stop attacking each other — for now — but both sides warn they'll hit back if provoked. New York Knicks fans boo President Trump at Madison Square Garden. Apple unveils a long-overdue overhaul of Siri, as it scrambles to catch up with rivals in the AI race. And, Japan’s bears are getting bolder.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 U.S. plans to use Iranian assets to repair damage caused by Iran on Gulf states. The U.S. Supreme Court weighs rulings on gun rights, transgender athletes and immigration. Armenians head to the polls with peace efforts and Russian relations in focus. And Broadway prepares for the 79th Tony Awards. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

U.S. forces strike Iranian radar sites after Iran fired drones toward the Strait of Hormuz. Wall Street falls sharply after a hot jobs report stokes fears of a Fed rate hike. California and New York prepare a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's takeover of Warner Bros. Plus, Cape Verde gets ready for its World Cup debut. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 U.S. House votes for Ukraine aid in defiance of President Donad Trump and Senate Republicans only narrowly defeat a Democratic amendment to kill his $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Thousands of Albanians protest in Tirana against a coastal tourism complex linked to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. And the first confirmed U.S. case of the flesh-eating screwworm could bump up meat prices. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 U.S. House votes to end the war with Iran in the clearest rebuke yet of President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict. Two leaders emerge in California’s governor primary setting up a rare Republican-Democrat matchup in November. SpaceX hits the road as it gears up for what could be the biggest IPO ever. And flesh-eating screwworm is detected in the U.S. for the first time in 60 years. * We incorrectly stated in this episode that California has not seen a Democrat face a Republican in the gubernatorial election in 15 years. As recently as 2022, Gavin Newsom faced Republican Brian Dahle in the general election. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

Kuwait grounds flights after an Iranian strike on the airport. U.S. primary results hold clues for November’s midterm map. The CIA stops contributing to Iran war intelligence as it feuds with the national spy chief’s office. And Sweden prepares to lock up 13-year-old gang killers. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

Lebanon announces a partial ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Russia pounds Ukrainian cities as President Vladimir Putin prepares to update on the economy at "Russian Davos." U.S. President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund hits a wall after a rare backlash from Senate Republicans. The 2026 midterm primary season heats up. And Serena Williams is back. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

France boards a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic, accusing it of flying a false flag. Colombia heads for a presidential runoff election after the right-wing candidate wins the first round. The U.S. Supreme Court weighs two cases which could reshape the midterms. U.S. population growth slows. And Taiwanese BTS fans pray to the Taoist god of love for concert tickets. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 troops capture the strategic Beaufort Castle in a push against Hezbollah despite a ceasefire. Paris St Germain fans celebrate a second straight Champions League win, with some clashes. President Donald Trump keeps false claims about the 2020 election front and center as the U.S. approaches the midterms. Plus, Brazil investigates a suspected Ebola case, Kanye West draws a huge crowd in Istanbul, South Korea's beauty tourism booms and Joseph Stalin's wine collection goes up for auction.  **A location in this video is incorrectly tagged as Longview, California rather than Longview, Washington. Watch the latest On Assignment episode: Exposing a massacre Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

Two federal judges dealt legal blows to the Trump administration, blocking his Anti-Weaponization Fund and ordering his name removed from the Kennedy Center. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a ground test in Florida. The WHO is working to trial experimental drugs and vaccines amid a growing Ebola outbreak. Plus, Guyana is emerging as an unlikely energy beneficiary from disruption at the Strait of Hormuz. Watch the latest On Assignment episode: Exposing a massacre Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 and Iran reach an agreement to extend the ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz, but the deal is waiting for President Donald Trump’s signoff. China builds a sprawling military complex in the desert. A U.S. judge gives Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown the green light, for now. Ferrari defends its first EV in the face of widespread criticism. And a job ad for shepherds in rural China goes viral. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

Tesla ex-employees say its self-driving software fails at the basics. Washington and Tehran trade fresh strikes. The Trump administration plans a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola. Federal workers could be forced to sign NDAs to stop leaks. And the Department of Justice opens a criminal perjury investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who sued Trump for sexual assault. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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-backed Ken Paxton ousts four-term Senator John Cornyn in their Texas race for the Republican nomination, handing Democrats a shot at Senate control in November. SpaceX squeezes the Pentagon for a fivefold Starlink price hike for its kamikaze drones during the Iran war. With gas prices topping $4.50 a gallon, Americans are ditching their cars – in one case for a pink Power Wheels Barbie Dream Camper. And India’s "Cockroach Janta Party" gets more Instagram followers than Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP as Gen Z’s frustration goes viral. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 U.S. launches new strikes on Iran as Tehran’s negotiators land in Qatar for talks. U.S. President Donald Trump demands Abraham Accords signups as part of any Iran deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's having a hard time influencing Trump’s decisions. Trump-backed Ken Paxton challenges John Cornyn in a high-stakes Texas Senate runoff. The Iranian team are set to commute to World Cup games from Mexico. And Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" tumbler campaign triggers a backlash.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

U.S. President Donald Trump tells his negotiators not to rush into any deal with Iran, just a day after saying an agreement was imminent. Riot police in Turkey storm the headquarters of the country’s top opposition party. The U.S. Supreme Court is boosting Republicans in the battle over Congressional maps. Plus, Pope Leo prepares to take on the ethical implications of AI. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠ for 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

U.S. President Donald Trump says a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal with Iran is “largely negotiated”. Russia pounds Kyiv, firing an Oreshnik hypersonic missile near the capital. A gunman who fired at a White House checkpoint ‌was shot and killed by officers. And the Enhanced Games begin, a tournament in which athletes can take performance-enhancing drugs.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 gas explosion at a coal mine in China has killed at least 90 people, with more still missing. Reuters has uncovered that a Trump administration adviser explored a plan to ban voting machines used in more than half of U.S. states. Freed flotilla activists allege torture and sexual violence in Israeli custody; Israel denies the claims. Plus, Finland's bomb shelters draw global attention  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

Senate Republicans delay voting on President Donald Trump’s ICE funding bill in a revolt against his $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. The DNC releases its long-awaited 2024 ‘autopsy’ and then rejects its findings. Iran’s Supreme Leader says its near-weapons-grade uranium should not leave the country. And Grok falls flat in Washington. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 U.S. indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro on murder charges. Iran is charging ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint – sometimes including fees for safe passage. Israel's parliament votes to dissolve itself pushing the country closer to a snap election Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could lose, while a video of his far-right police minister Itamar Ben Gvir taunting flotilla activists on their knees with their hands zip-tied behind their backs, sparks international outrage. And Stephen Colbert signs off, ending the Late Show’s 33-year history. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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

U.S. President Donald Trump tightens his grip on the Republican Party as voters oust his critic, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie. Trump reveals his White House ballroom build features a drone base on the roof. As Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping meet, Reuters reveals Chinese armed forces secretly trained around 200 Russian military personnel in China last year, some of whom have returned to fight in Ukraine. The World Health Organization sounds the alarm over the scale and speed of the Ebola outbreak. And Arsenal nets the Premier League champions title for the first time in 22 years. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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

Five people are dead, including two suspects, after a shooting at a San Diego mosque. U.S. President Donald Trump says he's paused an Iran strike after Tehran sent a proposal through Pakistan. Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie faces a fierce primary challenge after defying Trump. Trump drops his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in a deal that creates a $1.8 billion fund for victims of political "weaponization." Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to Beijing to deepen Russia-China ties. And Birkenstock loses its footing as its luxury ambitions unravel. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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's fragile ceasefire is fraying after a drone strike sparks a fire at a UAE nuclear power plant. Surging oil prices drive bond yields to multi-month highs. The hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in Rotterdam as health officials battle another outbreak – of misinformation. We look at the U.S. appeals court so conservative that the Supreme Court keeps overruling it. The Iran war is reshaping how Europeans travel this summer. And shoppers come to blows over a new Swatch watch. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for 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 World Health Organization declares the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy loses his Louisiana primary in a victory for U.S. President Donald Trump's retribution campaign, with Trump-backed challengers advancing to a June runoff. Ukraine launches its largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year. Plus, Bulgaria wins Eurovision for the first time as five countries boycott over Israel's participation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices