Trump’s Iran threat, stranded Spirit passengers and Timmy the whale

Reuters World News · May 3, 2026 · 10m

President Donald Trump says the U.S. could restart strikes on Iran if Tehran “misbehaves.” Europe reckons with the withdrawal of thousands of U.S. troops. Airlines work to help stranded Spirit passengers after the budget carrier collapses. Robotic legs help Hong Kong fire survivors climb to retrieve their possessions from the damaged residential towers. Plus, Timmy the whale is transported from near Germany’s coast to the open ocean. Watch the latest On Assignment podcast episode: Inside Chornobyl. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter…