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Everything you need to know about your world in 10 minutes. Go straight to the source with a ten-minute news briefing by Reuters frontline journalists. Join host Kim Vinnell as she takes you around the world every weekday.
Episodes
- Iran deadlock, hantavirus airdrop and Kansas City the World Cup hub
This episode covers the U.S. response to Iran's counteroffer, a medical airdrop in the Atlantic, Chinese investment in Brazil, and Kansas City's development as a World Cup hub.
- Hantavirus ship, Putin talks war end and Congo misinformation killings
This episode covers the quarantine of passengers from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship, discussions on the Ukraine war, and a police attack in Pakistan. It also reports on Iran's response to a peace proposal and mob violence in the Democratic…
- Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset
This episode covers a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Ukraine, election results in the UK and redistricting developments in Virginia and Louisiana. It also touches on changes to LIV Golf funding and a conversation with Pulitzer Prize winners.
- Iran fighting flares, oil bets, UK votes and Attenborough turns 100
The podcast covers clashes between U.S. and Iranian forces, a Reuters investigation into oil price bets, UK local election results, redistricting in Tennessee, and Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.
- Iran peace proposal, Epstein note, Ted Turner, India's Diet Coke parties
This episode discusses an Iranian peace proposal, a note attributed to Jeffrey Epstein, the passing of Ted Turner, and the trend of Diet Coke parties in India.
- Iran war deal progress, Senate fight, World Cup and rice
This episode of Reuters World News covers updates on the Iran war deal, a potential Senate race, challenges for World Cup viewership, and threats to global rice supply. Discussions include Donald Trump's comments on Iran, Democratic strate…
- Iran's nuke timeline, hantavirus ship, Met Gala and Pulitzers
This episode of Reuters World News covers Iran's nuclear timeline, a hantavirus outbreak, the collapse of Spirit Airlines, the Met Gala, and Reuters' Pulitzer Prize wins.
- Hormuz, Lebanon, Giuliani and the Met Gala
This episode of Reuters World News covers President Trump's statements on Gulf shipping, the ceasefire in Lebanon, Rudy Giuliani's hospitalization, and the upcoming Met Gala.
- Trump’s Iran threat, stranded Spirit passengers and Timmy the whale
This episode of Reuters World News covers President Trump's threat to Iran, the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Europe, assistance for stranded Spirit Airlines passengers, robotic legs helping Hong Kong fire survivors, and the transport of…
- U.S. troop withdrawal, EU auto tariffs, Spirit collapses and Banksy
This episode covers U.S. troop withdrawals from Germany, arms sales to Middle East allies, new EU auto tariffs, and insurgency in Mali. It also reports on the collapse of Spirit Airlines and a new Banksy statue in London.
- Iran deadline, shutdown over and Australia Indigenous clashes
This episode covers the status of the U.S.-Iran conflict regarding a war powers deadline, the end of a partial U.S. government shutdown, and protests in Australia following the murder of an Indigenous child.
- Powell’s plan, Iran war cost, Voting Rights Act and cheap Chinese EVs
This episode covers Jerome Powell's rate policy, the Pentagon's cost estimate for the Iran war, a Supreme Court ruling regarding the Voting Rights Act, and the lower costs of Chinese electric vehicles.
- Comey charged, Trump approval and Jimmy Kimmel
This episode covers legal charges against James Comey, President Trump's falling approval rating, and an address to Congress by King Charles. It also reviews FCC action regarding Disney's ABC licenses following White House criticism of Jim…
- Musk vs. OpenAI, assassination attempt and Netanyahu’s rivals
This episode covers Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman, the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and a political alliance formed against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Manifesto, Charles and marathon history
This episode covers President Trump's comments on a recent shooting suspect, King Charles's visit to the U.S., China's economic policies, stall in Iran diplomacy, and Sabastian Sawe's performance in a London marathon.
- Shots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner, U.S.-Iran, and condom prices surge
This episode covers a security incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner, Iran's demands regarding U.S. port blockades, the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on global condom prices, and the protein-maxxing trend's effect on A…
- Iran talks, Jerome Powell and the White House Correspondents' Dinner
This episode covers U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan, the conclusion of the Justice Department's probe into Jerome Powell, SpaceX's IPO filing details, and President Trump's attendance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Maduro bet arrest, Iranian speedboats, marijuana and fast fashion’s war problem
This episode covers a U.S. Army soldier charged for betting on the capture of Nicolas Maduro, Iran's seizure of ships near the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. reclassification of marijuana, and the impact of rising fossil fuel prices on the fas…
- Ship seizures, Trump’s ballroom and Meta monitoring
This episode covers US and Iranian ship seizures, the reported firing of the US Navy Secretary, and ethical questions regarding Trump's ballroom donors. It also discusses job cuts at the Department of Justice, Meta's new employee monitorin…
- Virginia’s new map, Iran ceasefire extension and SpaceX
This episode covers Virginia's new congressional map, the extension of the Iran ceasefire, SpaceX's IPO plans, and new testimony regarding UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson.
- Iran talks, Apple CEO, Warsh and Starmer
This episode covers updates on Iran talks in Pakistan, Kevin Warsh’s testimony for Fed chair, pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding his U.S. ambassador pick, and John Ternus becoming the new CEO of Apple.
- Iran ship seized, Tesla’s tax tactics, tariff refunds and Machado
This episode covers the U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship, Tesla's tax strategies, company efforts to secure tariff refunds, and an interview with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
- Trump's Iran ultimatum, Bulgaria votes and robots race ahead
This episode covers President Trump's threats toward Iran, Bulgaria's national elections, the shifting relationship between European right-wing parties and Trump, and a humanoid robot's record-breaking marathon performance.
- Hormuz gunfire, enriched uranium and chimp violence
This episode covers reports of gunfire directed at vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's stance on its enriched uranium stockpiles, and a study on chimpanzee group dynamics in Uganda.
- Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, Trump’s economy pitch and Allbirds’ AI pivot
This episode covers the commencement of a 10-day Lebanon-Israel truce, President Trump's economic messaging ahead of midterms, and Allbirds' transition toward AI.
- Ceasefire hopes, the Pope in Africa, Live Nation and AI confessions
This episode covers ceasefire potential in the Middle East, Pope Leo's comments on peace, a jury verdict regarding Live Nation and Ticketmaster, and legal warnings concerning AI.
- Iran talks, Lebanon-Israel and Amazon's Globalstar deal
This episode covers U.S.-Iran talks, direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, and Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar. It also addresses updates on Eric Swalwell, deportations to the DRC, and the launch of a new tariff refund system.
- Trump vs. Pope, Hormuz, House exits and Maradona
This episode covers current events including tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a rift involving Pope Leo and President Trump, and the resignations of Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales. Other topics include diplomatic talks be…
- Orban out, Hormuz and Pope Leo
This episode covers the election victory of Hungary's opposition against Viktor Orban, a U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz affecting oil prices, and Pope Leo's tour of Africa.
- Hormuz blockade, Supreme Court retirements and powering AI with coal
This episode covers the status of U.S.–Iran conflict negotiations, potential policies regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and reports on ceasefire violations in Russia and Ukraine. It also examines the potential impact of U.S. midterms on the…
- Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections
This episode covers NASA's Artemis mission splashdown, U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks, U.S. inflation, Hungary's elections, and the use of artificial intelligence in Bollywood.
- Melania's Epstein speech, Iran talks and Tesla’s new car
This episode covers Melania Trump’s denial of Epstein ties, diplomatic developments involving Iran, NATO, and Taiwan, as well as an Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Ukraine and updates on Tesla’s new vehicle development.
- Lebanon strikes, peace talks and the 'Ketamine Queen'
This episode covers heavy Israeli strikes in Lebanon, updates on the Department of Justice, the sentencing of Jasveen Sangha, and China's progress in the space race.
- US and Iran both declare victory as ceasefire is agreed
The United States and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire ahead of upcoming talks in Pakistan, while Israel maintains its operations in Lebanon. The episode also covers a special election in Georgia and a Reuters report regarding immigr…
- Artemis, Iran deadline and Kanye West
The Artemis II mission, U.S.-Iran conflict, and Vice President JD Vance's visit to Hungary are discussed. The episode also covers potential UK travel restrictions for Kanye West and legal updates regarding Steve Bannon.
- US and Iran peace proposal, Tehran won't immediately reopen Strait
This episode covers a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire proposal between the US and Iran, the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and details regarding a US rescue mission in Iran. It also discusses recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon and US political…
- Trump threatens Iran after US rescues airman
This episode covers the US rescue of an American airman in Iran, President Trump's threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz, and tensions within NATO. It also reports on UN-backed troops in Haiti, a California primary election, and a scienti…
- US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks
This episode covers a search for a missing American pilot following the downing of two warplanes, Iran's stance on potential talks, and Ukrainian defense drone deals. Additional topics include U.S. defense spending proposals and business u…
- Bondi, Pentagon purge and toilet trouble in space
This episode covers the dismissal of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the firing of the U.S. Army’s top general, and military actions in Iran. It also discusses the displacement crisis in Lebanon, redemption requests at Blue Owl, and techn…
- Artemis II takes off, Trump’s primetime speech and SpaceX IPO
This episode covers the launch of NASA's Artemis II moon mission, Donald Trump's address regarding the Iran war, Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, and SpaceX's plans for an IPO.
- Iran ‘finish line,’ US-NATO rift, birthright citizenship, White House ballroom and 401ks
This episode discusses statements from President Trump regarding Iran, Defense Secretary Hegseth’s stance on NATO, a Supreme Court challenge to birthright citizenship, and legal developments concerning a White House ballroom project. It al…
- Iran tanker strike, Trump threats, Israel’s death penalty law and skiers in bikinis
This episode covers the attack on an oil tanker near Dubai, threats between the U.S. and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, developments in Israeli law concerning the death penalty, and the impact of record U.S. heat on skiing.
- Iran-US talks, Houthis, Russia's spring offensive and Chinese humanoid robots
This episode covers reports on Pakistan offering to host U.S.-Iran talks, Yemeni Houthi attacks on shipping, the status of Ukraine's defense against a Russian offensive, and proposed U.S. legislation regarding Chinese humanoid robots.
- Iran warns against ground attack, 'No Kings' protests and robot umpires
This episode covers Iran's warnings regarding potential ground attacks, domestic protests over economic and political issues, the implementation of a robot umpire system in MLB, and a cultural segment on pilgrims in Taiwan.
- Houthis fire missiles at Israel, Iran's missile toll revealed and Tiger Woods arrest
This episode reports on Houthi missile launches at Israel, an analysis of Iran's remaining missile stock by U.S. intelligence, the arrest of Tiger Woods, and research regarding the human-dog bond.
- TSA funding, Trump's new Iran deadline and Olympic transgender ruling
The U.S. Senate reached a funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security, and President Trump extended a pause on strikes against Iranian energy sites. Additionally, a U.S. judge ruled in favor of Anthropic regarding military AI…
- Meta and Google’s reckoning, Israel’s Lebanon plan and Maduro in court
This episode covers legal rulings against Meta and Google regarding child mental health, Iran's response to a U.S. ceasefire plan, Israel's plans for south Lebanon, and a legal dispute involving Nicolas Maduro. Additionally, it notes recor…
- DHS funding, paratroopers to Iran, Meta fine and Epic cuts
This episode covers updates on Homeland Security funding, the deployment of 82nd Airborne Division soldiers to the Middle East, a $375 million fine for Meta in New Mexico, and layoffs at Epic Games.
- LaGuardia controller, Iran talks contradictions and Danish election
This episode covers the ongoing investigation into an Air Canada crash at LaGuardia, Iran's response to U.S.-led talks, the deployment of ICE agents at U.S. airports, and the Danish parliamentary elections.
- Trump hits pause in Iran, LaGuardia, and France elections
This episode covers President Donald Trump's decision to postpone military strikes on Iran, a fatal collision involving an Air Canada jet at LaGuardia airport, and the results of municipal elections in France.