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Tariffs, Netanyahu, Gaza plans and Musk’s political ambitions Jul 08, 2025

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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?

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Texas flooding, Trump-Musk, Netanyahu in Washington and Ukraine landmines Jul 07, 2025

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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 sayshe 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.

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Trump’s bill victory, Putin call, Ukraine and Diogo Jota Jul 04, 2025

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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.

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Trump's tax bill passes, jobs report, Diogo Jota and Gaza Jul 03, 2025

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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.

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Diddy, tax bill and UK gilts Jul 02, 2025

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*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.

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Big Beautiful Bill's Senate pass, heat domes and Dalai Lama Jul 01, 2025

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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.

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Canada U-turn, vote-a-rama, ICE raids and birthright Jun 30, 2025

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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.

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Australia’s mushroom trial Jun 28, 2025

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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.

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SCOTUS rulings, tax bill, shadow Fed and Bezos wedding Jun 27, 2025

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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.

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Iran crackdown, NATO promises, Mamdani and vaccines Jun 26, 2025

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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.

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