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Jimmy Kimmel, Trump’s royal welcome, Fed and smart glasses Sep 18, 2025

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

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Tyler Robinson, Luigi Mangione, the Fed and Redford's legacy Sep 17, 2025

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

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Gaza City, Luigi Mangione, Lisa Cook and corporate filings Sep 16, 2025

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

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US-China, TikTok, Kirk suspect, AI phishing bots and Emmys Sep 15, 2025

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

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Kirk backlash, UK anti-migrant protest, EVs, Emmys and Life on Mars? Sep 14, 2025

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Republicans have launched online campaigns against people mocking Charlie Kirk’s death. Over 100,000 people joined a right-wing anti-migrant protest in London. European and Chinese automakers explore electric vehicle partnerships at the Munich car show. Oracle founder Larry Ellison re-emerges with major AI infrastructure deals and a $400 billion fortune, while his son bids for Warner Bros Discovery. What to expect from the Emmys, and NASA’s rover has found minerals on Mars that may be signs of ancient life.

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Charlie Kirk, UN vote, NATO-Poland, Chicago and Premier League Sep 13, 2025

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Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, vows his movement will continue after suspect Tyler Robinson is arrested for Kirk’s fatal shooting at a campus event. The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backs a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, drawing sharp criticism from Israel and the U.S. NATO pledges stronger defence of its eastern flank as Poland's army grows. In Chicago, an ICE officer kills a man during an arrest after he allegedly dragged an officer with his car. And the English Premier League returns with record signings.

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Kirk’s killer, Bolsonaro, Belarus and inflation Sep 12, 2025

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Police arrest and identify Tyler Robinson as a suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting. Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup. Belarus frees 52 prisoners after an appeal from President Trump. And U.S. consumer prices jump.

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Charlie Kirk, Trump-Netanyahu and South Korean US workers Sep 11, 2025

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

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Qatar, Poland, vaccines and Nepal’s rapper Sep 10, 2025

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Poland shoots down drones in its airspace during a Russian attack in western Ukraine. Israel attempts to kill Hamas political leaders in an airstrike on Qatar. A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump from removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook. The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report on children’s health targets food and drug marketing. And we look at Nepal’s frontrunner for prime minister – the mayor of Kathmandu and a former rapper.

*This podcast was corrected to include audio from Nepal. An earlier version was missing the audio.

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Immigration ruling, France, Gaza City, Nepal and the Murdochs Sep 09, 2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court allows agents to continue with southern California deportation raids. French President Emmanuel Macron faces choosing his fifth prime minister in under two years. The flotilla heading to Gaza says a boat was hit by a drone in a Tunisian port, while the Israeli military orders Gaza City residents to evacuate. Nepal's Prime Minister steps down after deadly Gen Z protests. And the Murdoch family reaches a deal. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

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