Reuters World News

Latest Episodes:

Israel’s Phase IV, Golden Globes, a new Danish queen and a darts king Jan 05, 2024

Show notes

Israel announced a more targeted approach in hunting down Hamas fighters in Gaza and set out plans for what happens after the war. Denmark's Queen Margrethe II begins process of handing over the throne to her son Crown Prince Frederik and his Australian wife Mary. Hollywood prepares for Sunday's Golden Globes, the first big party in Tinseltown since the contentious labor disputes. Plus, the teenage sensation that has taken the world of darts by storm.

Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.

You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran attack, Harvard racism allegations, GOP at border and Pistorius release Jan 04, 2024

Show notes

Iran has blamed unspecified “terrorists” for two explosions that have killed nearly 100 people at a ceremony to commemorate a former commander. Claudine Gay’s resignation as Harvard president is being described as a political win for Republicans. House speaker Mike Johnson has said the U.S. has reached "a breaking point" with illegal immigration, after a visit to the Mexico border. Plus, Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole and Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners of war.

Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.

You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamas killing, Japan runway crash, Biden unplugged and clandestine cats Jan 03, 2024

Show notes

The killing of a senior Hamas leader in an Israeli drone strike in Beirut has raised the potential risk of the war in Gaza spreading. Japan begins twin probes into a rare runway collision in Tokyo. Harvard’s president resigns. Plus, how Joe Biden’s candor could impact his campaign and the Singapore residents who have been keeping a feline secret.

Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.

You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SKorea stabbing, Japan quake, Israel’s Supreme Court and Chinese defense Jan 02, 2024

Show notes

South Korea’s opposition chief is stabbed in the neck in the southern city of Busan. Rescuers struggle to reach isolated areas hit by a deadly earthquake in Japan. Israel’s Supreme Court has struck down a law that sparked months of nationwide protests. And what the new Chinese defense minister means for US relations.

Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.

You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 elections around the world: Democracy on the line Dec 30, 2023

Show notes

It's been called the biggest year for democracy since democracy began. More than a third of the world's population go to the polls in 2024 to elect leaders, including Taiwan, Russia, India and the United States. But that doesn't mean democracy is thriving. Join global managing editor Mark Bendeich and host Christopher Walljasper as they discuss the elections in 2024 that will shape the end of this decade.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Second Trump ban, Bitcoin's outlook and New Year, new cocktails Dec 29, 2023

Show notes

Maine disqualifies Donald Trump from the state ballot in next year’s presidential primary. Russia launches a huge wave of air strikes across Ukraine. Bitcoin's bounce-back and what comes next. Our photos of the year from Reuters journalists. And are you ready for New Year's Eve? Drinks makers push for homemade cocktails to celebrate.

Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.

You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump’s revenge, Russia’s party problem and Ukraine’s battle fatigue Dec 28, 2023

Show notes

A court victory for Donald Trump and what his "revenge" might include if he wins the White House a second time. A rapper is jailed and celebrities lose sponsorship deals after a semi-naked party that has left President Vladimir Putin unamused. The war in Ukraine is taking its toll on the mental health of soldiers, but many of those being treated want to return to the frontline.

Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.

You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaza war warning, toxic cough syrup and Ireland's immigration issues Dec 27, 2023

Show notes

Israel's war on Hamas will last months, Israel's military chief has said. How hundreds of children were poisoned by toxic cough syrup . Immigration becomes a key issue in Irish politics, as residents of one small coastal town fight against the arrival of refugees. Colorado authorities investigate possible threats to justices. Plus, Lee Sun-kyun, the South Korean actor who starred in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, is found dead.

Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.

You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready for rate cuts? The gap between the Fed and Europe Dec 23, 2023

Show notes

A gap has opened up between the Federal Reserve and major central banks in Europe over interest rates. After two years of hikes, the Fed is ready to start talking about rate cuts. The European Central Bank and the Bank of England aren’t there yet. The markets, meanwhile, seem to be getting ahead of everyone. Join our economics correspondents as we explore what this all means for consumers on either side of the Atlantic.

Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.

You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prague shooting, Swiss cocaine, European soccer and Mariah Carey Dec 22, 2023

Show notes

The historic Czech capital is left reeling after the country’s worst-ever mass shooting. A court ruling puts a soccer Super League back in contention in Europe. Switzerland’s capital considers trialling sales of cocaine for recreational use. Plus, how Mariah Carey scored a rare modern Christmas hit.

Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.

You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices