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Reuters World News
Everything you need to know about your world in 10 minutes. Go straight to the source with a ten-minute news briefing by Reuters frontline journalists. Join host Kim Vinnell as she takes you around the world every weekday.
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Reuters World NewsOlympian death, Georgia shooting, Canada’s border, VW closures and ‘safe AI’
Ugandan marathon runner and Paris Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set on fire in a weekend attack. A 14-year-old Georgia high school student kills…
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Ukraine weapons, Mexico’s judges, Nvidia’s selloff and China’s African sales pitch
Officials say that the US is close to an agreement to give Ukraine long-range cruise missiles that could reach deep into Russia. Constitutional reforms would…
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Israeli protests, Russia’s advances, Gaza’s polio vaccine drive and Musk’s Starlink problem
Thousands protests on the streets of Israel against the government and its failure to bring home the hostages in Gaza. Russian forces are advancing in the east…
Reuters World NewsGermany’s state elections and the rise of the far right
Impending elections in eastern states have pollsters projecting the far-right to take the most seats since the end of World War II. Join Reuters journalists in…
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Harris interview, Gaza polio, Starmer’s EU reset, a royal wedding and a Paralympian
Kamala Harris sits down for her first major interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for president. Israel and Hamas agree to pauses in the fighting in…
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Japan typhoon, Telegram boss, Nvidia and mpox
Typhoon Shanshan lashes Japan forcing millions of evacuations. Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov is under formal investigation and banned from leaving France in a key…
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Trump indictment, Silicon Valley’s Harris wish-list, West Bank raid and Nvidia
Special Counsel Jack Smith announced a revised federal indictment against former president Donald Trump. Silicon Valley supporters of Vice President Kamala…
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Russian attacks in Ukraine, Middle East tensions, Telegram and Oasis
Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones for the second day in a row. America’s top general says the near-term risk of a broader war in the Middle East…
Reuters World NewsKursk: Can Ukraine’s big bet change the course of the war?
It's the biggest incursion into Russian territory since World War Two. In this special episode of Reuters World News, we look at how the Kursk offensive took…
Reuters World NewsHarris' DNC finale, Trump death threats, Japan's 7-Eleven and the Premier League
Vice President Kamala Harris seals the Democratic presidential nomination with a promise to be a “practical” leader for all Americans. An Arizona man allegedly…
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Biden’s peace push, Walz at DNC, Canada rail strike and Jackson Hole
U.S. President Joe Biden has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the urgency of sealing a deal for a truce in Gaza. Vice presidential…
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Obamas at the DNC, Trump’s policy focus and India cricket rights
Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have urged Americans to back Kamala Harris in her presidential bid against Republican Donald…
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Handover to Harris, Biden's legacy and Gaza ceasefire plan
President Joe Biden cemented the Democratic Party's elevation of Kamala Harris to lead the fight for the White House against Republican Donald Trump with a…
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DNC protests, Venezuela’s opposition and UK Black community fears
Democrats are gathered in Chicago to celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign for the White House, but the start of the four-day Democratic National…
Reuters World NewsEverything you need to know about the DNC in Chicago
It’s an historic Democratic National Convention, in more ways than one. On today’s special episode of Reuters World News, hosts Christopher Walljasper and…
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US arms policy in Russia, Trump and Harris' econ policy, Medicare and India protests
An influential aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that the West and the U.S.-led NATO alliance was directly involved in planning Ukraine's…
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Russian evacuations, mpox warning, Swift security and crypto’s Democratic appeal
Russia is evacuating thousands more people from its border regions after Ukraine said it was advancing deeper into the country in a lightning incursion. The…
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Japan’s PM, Ukraine-Russia, US inflation and Iran’s ceasefire demand
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, succumbing to public disaffection over political scandals and rising living costs…
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Trump-Musk, Greece wildfires and super cocoa
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has had a friendly two-hour interview with Elon Musk on X, after technical problems delayed the start. Hundreds…
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Ukraine’s incursion, Khan Younis evacuation and France’s political hangover
Russia has evacuated parts of a second region next to Ukraine after Kyiv sharply increased military activity near the border. It is just days after its biggest…
Reuters World NewsSouthport: The catalyst for UK riots, and my hometown
After a week of violence shocked the UK, Reuters World News podcast travels back to Southport, where a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed children's…
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US jobs data, Harris-Trump debate date, heartbroken Swifties and Olympic speed
The latest US jobs data makes inroads into calming jittery markets. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump settle on a debate date. Disappointed Taylor Swift fans sing…
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Harris-Walz battleground rallies, Trump’s challenge, Swift concert alert and Israel’s waiting game
Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz hit the campaign trail as Donald Trump scrambles to contain a surge in support for the Democratic ticket. Taylor…
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Walz VP pick, a new Hamas leader and AI music
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her newly chosen running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz campaign together for the first time. Hamas names…
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Iraq airbase attack, market whiplash reversal, Bangladesh’s student movement and battleground states
US personnel are wounded in an attack against a military airbase in Iraq. Stock markets bounce back after a brutal sell-off. Bangladesh's parliament is…
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Tumbling markets, Bangladesh violence, UK disorder and life after wrongful detention
Stock markets have fallen as fears of a US recession send investors fleeing from risk while wagering that rate cuts will be needed to rescue growth. British…
Reuters World NewsCoffee and politics at the 'traitors club' in a divided Cyprus
The ethnically split island of Cyprus is a persistent source of tension between Greece and Turkey, which are both partners in NATO but are at odds over…
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Prisoner exchange, Israel retaliation fears and Olympic boxing controversy
Journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-US Marine Paul Whelan have returned to the United States, hours after being freed from Russian detention in the biggest…
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Deif death confirmed, Harris' response to Trump and watered-down alcohol results
Donald Trump has falsely suggested that his Democratic rival Kamala Harris had previously downplayed her Black heritage. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has…
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Hamas assassination, UK stabbing and Trump’s Vance dilemma
The Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Iran, the Palestinian militant group says, drawing fears of wider escalation in the region. That…
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Defiant Maduro, McDonald’s rethink, and Harris’ border record
Venezuela's opposition says it has voting-tally proof it won the election claimed by President Nicolas Maduro, as anti-government protests erupted across the…
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Lebanon escalation fears, Venezuela, US-Iraq and Italy tourism
Lebanon is braced for Israeli retaliation following a rocket strike that killed 12 teenagers and children at the weekend. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro…
Reuters World NewsInside the fentanyl supply chain
To learn how the global chemical supply chain that feeds the illicit fentanyl trade works, Reuters reporters went online to buy everything needed to make…
Reuters World NewsOlympic sabotage, Venezuela’s election and Ukrainian diplomacy
Coordinated arson attacks on France’s high-speed rail services cause travel chaos hours ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris. Venezuela’s opposition…
Reuters World NewsTrump's Harris barbs, Netanyahu's US visit and Israeli settlers court Republicans
US President Joe Biden has addressed the nation for the first time since dropping his reelection bid. Ahead of his Oval Office speech, Donald Trump was back on…
Reuters World NewsHarris bashes Trump, Democrat VP dilemma and Palestinian unity deal
Vice President Kamala Harris has attacked Donald Trump at her first campaign rally since replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential…
Reuters World NewsHarris delegates and memes, plus Olympics security
Vice President Kamala Harris closes in on the Democratic Party’s nomination as enough delegates pledge to endorse her. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, French…
Reuters World NewsBiden’s shock decision and Kamala Harris’ race for the White House
Following US President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was quitting the race for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris is wasting no time launching…
Reuters World NewsUkraine's dire shell shortage after years of miscalculations by the West
Since Russia seized Crimea in 2014, policymakers in America and Europe repeatedly failed to address warnings about the sorry condition of the West’s munitions…
Reuters World NewsGlobal tech outage, Trump’s speech, RNC bandage trend, and the shooter
A global cyber outage grounds flights and disrupts businesses across the world. Donald Trump recounts the attempt on his life and then abandons the unity tones…
Reuters World NewsBiden’s narrowing path, Vance’s speech, Bangladesh protests and an Olympic river dip
J.D. Vance makes his first primetime speech at the RNC as Donald Trump’s running mate, promising to work for the ‘forgotten’ worker. President Joe Biden’s…
Reuters World NewsRNC unity, the Trump-Vance ticket and Ukraine aid, and Kenyan protesters’ anger
In a show of unity at the Republican National Convention, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis throw their weight behind Donald Trump. In Europe, concerns mount about…
Reuters World NewsTrump’s VP pick and documents case, and Gambia’s FGM ban
Donald Trump has named Republican Senator J.D. Vance from Ohio as his choice for the vice-presidential nominee. The former president’s classified documents…
Reuters World NewsTrump's attempted assassination, Biden’s message and the race for the White House
Donald Trump is in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention just two days after an attempt on his life. A bullet grazed the former president’s ear, one…
Reuters World NewsTrump, and what comes after
What comes after Donald Trump? On this weekend episode of Reuters World News, political reporter James Oliphant speaks with host Jonah Green about what happens…
Reuters World NewsBiden’s defiance and gaffes, a changed Zelenskiy, the Ambani wedding and soccer finals
US president Joe Biden vows to stay in the race despite his NATO summit and press conference gaffes. We look at how the war with Russia has changed Ukraine's…
Reuters World NewsPelosi and Clooney’s pressure on Biden, Gaza ceasefire talks, France’s far-left dilemma and trash talk
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and key donor George Clooney raise fresh doubts about President Joe Biden’s fitness for office. As Israel steps up its offensive…
Reuters World NewsBiden’s Ukraine defense, the Putin-Modi friendship and Michigan bird flu
US President Joe Biden delivers a forceful speech in defense of Ukraine at a NATO summit. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir…
Reuters World NewsBiden at NATO, Ukraine attacks and the Dalai Lama’s age
US President Joe Biden’s age and the threat of a second Donald Trump presidency loom over the NATO summit. Ukraine also looks to NATO as Kyiv suffers one of…
Reuters World NewsFrench far-right defeat, Kamala Harris’ potential and Italy’s fascist past
France faces a hung parliament after a leftist alliance shocked many by beating the far-right National Rally in a snap election. Democrats wonder if Vice…
Reuters World NewsIs Britain's Labour Party ready for the world stage?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer won the UK election with a massive majority. In this special episode of the podcast, we look at his centre-left Labour Party's…
Reuters World NewsUK’s Labour victory, Biden’s crucial TV moment and France’s election runoff
Keir Starmer will be the new prime minister as his Labour party wins a massive majority in UK elections. US President Joe Biden will give a televised interview…
Reuters World NewsBiden’s polling pressure, UK election countdown and Lebanese farmers’ white phosphorous worries
One in three Democrats think US President Joe Biden should end his reelection bid following last week's poor debate performance against Donald Trump. British…
Reuters World NewsPresidential immunity, Viktor Orban’s EU and SCOTUS’ environmental impact
The US Supreme Court has ruled that presidents have immunity for official acts carried out while in office. Prime Minister Viktor Orban meets Ukraine’s…
Reuters World NewsFrance's far-right surge, Iran’s runoff and Sweden’s gun crime
Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally leads the first round of voting in France’s parliamentary elections. A protege of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
Reuters World NewsFrance’s snap election and the rise of the far right
President Emmanuel Macron launched a risky political gamble by calling a snap legislative election after his centrist party’s poor performance in European…
Reuters World NewsBiden’s debate performance, Trump’s false attacks, Georgia LGBT and austerity risks
US president Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump faced off in their first presidential debate. We sit down with the leader of Tbilisi Pride as Georgia…
Reuters World NewsBolivia coup attempt, US debate night and NATO’s new boss
Bolivian President Luis Arce staves off an attempted coup in which heavily armed soldiers stormed the presidential palace in La Paz. President Joe Biden and…
Reuters World NewsKenya protests, Russian detainees and Biden vs Trump economics
Protests in Kenya turn deadly as demonstrators storm the parliament building to protest proposed tax hikes and IMF demands. As Wall Street Journal reporter…
Reuters World NewsTrump and Ukraine peace talks, Assange’s freedom and IDF's ultra-Orthodox conscription
WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange is set to be freed after he pleads guilty to a single US espionage charge. Israel’s supreme court rules ultra-Orthodox…