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Trump and Putin, migrant fines, Britain’s EU reset and Moody’s May 20, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump gets no concessions from Russia after a two-hour phone call with President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. Migrants who fail to leave the U.S. after a final deportation order are being hit with hefty fines. The UK and the European Union agree a deal to reset ties after Brexit. Plus, the financial impact from Moody’s U.S. downgrade.

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Biden diagnosis, Trump-Putin, crypto kidnappings and tax bill May 19, 2025

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Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. U.S. President Donald Trump is due to discuss a proposed ceasefire with Russia's Vladimir Putin, hours after Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill has won approval from a key congressional committee. Plus, the violent crypto-related kidnappings sending shockwaves through France. Find our recommended read on Indonesia here.

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Starship's next test and Musk's space vision May 17, 2025

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Elon Musk has stepped away from DOGE. His ninth Starship test flight could launch as early as next week, with a speech by Musk laying out his priorities for SpaceX. Space correspondent Joey Roulette joins the podcast to explore Musk's celestial ambitions and what SpaceX means to the world - and beyond.

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Qatar jet, Mexico influencer murder, Walmart and Eurovision May 16, 2025

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The Boeing 747 jet offer to U.S President Donald Trump by Qatar would need to be stripped back for a security overhaul. Walmart shoppers won’t be able to dodge price hikes as Trump’s tariffs hit the shelves. Mexico is investigating the murder of an influencer during her livestream on TikTok. And get those sequins out for Europe’s biggest party – it’s Eurovision weekend.

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Russia-Ukraine talks, birthright citizenship and Newark May 15, 2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is not attending the negotiations in Istanbul which would be the first direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Donald Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship. And the FAA is considering a plan for troubled Newark airport. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

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Trump's Syria and Saudi deals, HIV in South Africa and LVMH May 14, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria. The move was revealed in Saudi Arabia, where he signed a $600 billion investment commitment. HIV testing has dropped in South Africa since the U.S. cut funding for a global initiative. And LVMH's Bernard Arnault has handed his son Alexandre the task of reviving the famed Moet Hennessy drinks business - can he do it? Find our recommended read here.

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China tariff cut, US drug prices, and white South Africans May 13, 2025

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The U.S. says it will cut the low value, small package tax on Chinese shipments – its latest move in de-escalating the trade war. U.S. President Donald Trump orders prescription drug makers to drop their prices within 30 days. And a first group of white South Africans have landed in the U.S.,complete with refugee status.

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US-China tariff deal, Ukraine-Russia, AI weapons and Trump in Saudi May 12, 2025

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The U.S. and China have agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days after high-stakes talks in Geneva. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has offered to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkey for the first direct talks since the early months of the 2022 invasion. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia and how the United Nations is trying to get a handle on the use of AI on the battlefield.

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Pentagon upheaval May 10, 2025

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Pete Hegseth came into the job as U.S. defense secretary vowing reform. The unprecedented staff cuts he says are designed to maximize "strategic readiness" have instead created an air of fear and distrust, according to insiders. Some military experts warn they could handicap operations. Pentagon reporters Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart join the podcast to discuss the state of America's military.

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Pope Leo, Bill Gates and US-China talks May 09, 2025

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Pope Leo offers clues about his papacy in his first appearance, while Chicagoans celebrate his election. Bill Gates says he plans to give away $200 billion to the world’s poor. The U.S. and China meet in Switzerland this weekend for talks that could be the first off-ramp from an escalating trade war. Plus, Pakistan launches multiple attacks along India’s western border.

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