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Ukraine-Russia, Colorado, Poland and tax bill Jun 02, 2025

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Russian and Ukrainian officials are due to meet in Istanbul for a second round of direct peace talks, a day after Ukraine launched one of its most ambitious attacks of the war. Eight people have been injured after a man yelled "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd in Boulder, Colorado. Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki has narrowly won Poland's presidential election, delivering a major blow to the centrist government. The Senate returns today with one of its first priorities to tackle U.S. President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill. Recommended read: Trump cuts threaten safety training for America’s most dangerous jobs

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Gen Z gender divide and the reshaping of democracy May 31, 2025

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From South Korea to Germany to the United States, young men are increasingly turning to right-wing politics while their female peers lean left. On this special episode of Reuters World News, Global Managing Editor, Politics, Economics and World News Mark Bendeich joins us to look at the economic reality facing Gen Z men and women around the world - and the different futures they are voting for at the ballot box.

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Gaza, tariffs, Musk’s exit, Chinese students and Sinners May 30, 2025

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The U.S. proposes a 60-day ceasefire for Gaza with a hostage swap. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are back on, after an appeals court temporarily reinstated them. Elon Musk’s departure from the Trump administration caps a turbulent tenure. The U.S. says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students. And the hit film ‘Sinners’ heads to the cinema-less Mississippi city where it’s set.

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Tariff block, Russia sanctions, immigration spending and Sinwar May 29, 2025

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A U.S. trade court has ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing import taxes on international trading partners. Trump expresses frustration with Russian president Vladimir Putin over the intensifying Ukraine conflict but stops short of new sanctions. How the president's "big, beautiful bill" would devote an unprecedented $150 billion to Trump’s immigration goals. And Israel says it’s killed Hamas' Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar.

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Student visas, Germany-Israel, King Charles in Canada May 28, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has ordered its missions abroad to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants, as the State Department prepares to expand social media vetting of foreign students. Germany's foreign minister has threatened unspecified measures against Israel over its actions in Gaza. And King Charles has expressed his love for a "strong and free" Canada during a brief symbolic visit after it faced annexation threats from Trump.

*This episode has been corrected to reflect the fact that Buckingham Palace has not disclosed what form of cancer King Charles has been diagnosed with, except to say that it is not prostate cancer.

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Trump-Putin, Liverpool, 'Diddy' trial and Uruguay's phantom cows May 27, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering new sanctions against Russia after a massive aerial attack on Ukraine. Dozens are injured after a car rams into a Liverpool FC victory parade. What to expect in the third week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial. Plus, phantom cows and missing millions spark scandal in Uruguay.

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Judges on the ballot in Mexico May 24, 2025

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Mexicans will vote for judges for the first time in a June 1 election. The shift from appointed judges has faced criticism, fueled by fears that organized crime may gain more influence. The government says electing judges will help root out corruption. On this episode of Reuters World News, Cassandra Garrison joins us from Mexico City to meet the judges on the ballot.

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Harvard, tax bill, DC shooting charge and Gaza May 23, 2025

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The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students - forcing existing students to transfer to other schools or lose their status. A suspect has been charged with murder in the DC shooting of two Israel embassy aides, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has linked the shooting to hostility over his Gaza military offensive. And Trump’s "big, beautiful" tax bill heads to the Senate. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

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Tax bill, DC shooting, Trump-Ramaphosa and police reform rollback May 22, 2025

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*This podcast has been updated after the House of Representatives passed President Trump's tax and spending bill.

The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill. Two Israeli embassy staff were killed in a shooting outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. U.S. President Donald Trump confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with false claims of white genocide. A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government violated his court order by attempting to deport migrants to South Sudan. Plus, the Trump administration is dropping police oversight spurred by the killing of George Floyd. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

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Trump’s tax bill, Israel criticism, Golden Dome and South Africa May 21, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill faces a critical stress test in a rare late night House Rules Committee hearing. Britain has paused free trade talks with Israel as its foreign minister condemned a "monstrous" military escalation in Gaza. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa heads to the White House amid difficult U.S. relations. And what we know about the $175-billion Golden Dome missile defense shield. Find our recommended read, a gallery from Cannes, here.

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