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Reuters World News
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 day.
Episodes
Reuters World NewsNew Iran sanctions, AIPAC and Eurovision
Washington sanctions 12 entities for helping Iran ship oil to China, as President Donald Trump heads to Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping. A new…
Reuters World NewsIran deadlock, hantavirus airdrop and Kansas City the World Cup hub
U.S. President Donald Trump calls Iran’s counteroffer to end the war "totally unacceptable." British paratroopers parachute onto a remote Atlantic island to…
Reuters World NewsHantavirus ship, Putin talks war end and Congo misinformation killings
Passengers begin disembarking the hantavirus-hit cruise ship near Tenerife and are transferred to quarantine. Russian President Vladimir Putin says the war in…
Reuters World NewsUkraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset
A U.S.-brokered, three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine begins, as Moscow marks WWII Victory Day with a scaled-back parade. Virginia's Supreme Court…
Reuters World NewsIran fighting flares, oil bets, UK votes and Attenborough turns 100
President Donald Trump insists the ceasefire is holding after U.S. and Iranian forces clash in the Gulf. A Reuters investigation reveals $7 billion of…
Reuters World NewsIran peace proposal, Epstein note, Ted Turner, India's Diet Coke parties
Iran weighs a U.S. peace proposal, but negotiators say the gulf between Tehran and Washington remains wide. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heads…
Reuters World NewsIran war deal progress, Senate fight, World Cup and rice
U.S. President Donald Trump says there’s progress on ending the Iran war and pauses a mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Democrats see…
Reuters World NewsIran's nuke timeline, hantavirus ship, Met Gala and Pulitzers
U.S. intelligence says months of war with Iran have barely dented Tehran's path to a nuclear bomb. Meanhile both countries launch new attacks as they wrestle…
Reuters World NewsHormuz, Lebanon, Giuliani and the Met Gala
President Donald Trump says the United States will start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. A tense ceasefire with…
Reuters World NewsTrump’s Iran threat, stranded Spirit passengers and Timmy the whale
President Donald Trump says the U.S. could restart strikes on Iran if Tehran “misbehaves.” Europe reckons with the withdrawal of thousands of U.S. troops…
Reuters World NewsU.S. troop withdrawal, EU auto tariffs, Spirit collapses and Banksy
The Pentagon says its pulling 5,000 troops from Germany, while the White House is fast-tracking $8.6 billion in weapons sales to Israel and Middle East allies…
Reuters World NewsIran deadline, shutdown over and Australia Indigenous clashes
The White House says the U.S.-Iran war is “terminated” for the purposes of an approaching congressional war powers deadline, even as President Donald Trump…
Reuters World NewsPowell’s plan, Iran war cost, Voting Rights Act and cheap Chinese EVs
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s last act: holding rates and a pledge to stick around as a governor. The Pentagon puts a $25 billion price tag on the Iran…
Reuters World NewsComey charged, Trump approval and Jimmy Kimmel
Former FBI Director James Comey faces charges over a deleted Instagram post showing the numbers "86 47" arranged in seashells. U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
Reuters World NewsUpdate - UAE leaves OPEC, Musk vs. OpenAI and attempted assassination
The United Arab Emirates says it is quitting OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups. Opening arguments begin in Elon Musk’s lawsuit…
Reuters World NewsManifesto, Charles and marathon history
U.S. President Donald Trump calls the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect a “pretty sick guy,” while using the attack to tout his presidency’s…
Reuters World NewsShots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner, U.S.-Iran, and condom prices surge
A gunman charges through security and fires shots at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington D.C., sending U.S. President Donald Trump and hundreds…
Reuters World NewsIran talks, Jerome Powell and the White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump cancels a planned trip by US envoys to Islamabad for Iran peace talks. The Justice Department drops its criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome…
Reuters World NewsMaduro bet arrest, Iranian speedboats, marijuana and fast fashion’s war problem
A U.S. Army soldier is charged with using classified information to bet on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Iran uses a swarm of speedboats…
Reuters World NewsShip seizures, Trump’s ballroom and Meta monitoring
The U.S. intercepts three Iranian ships in Asian waters and Tehran seizes two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Sources say the U.S. Navy Secretary is fired…
Reuters World NewsVirginia’s new map, Iran ceasefire extension and SpaceX
Virginia voters approve a new congressional map drawn by Democrats, in a blow to the Republicans ahead of the midterms. U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s…
Reuters World NewsIran talks, Apple CEO, Warsh and Starmer
Uncertainty grows over a second round of Iran talks in Pakistan, as the clock ticks down on the ceasefire. Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee…
Reuters World NewsIran ship seized, Tesla’s tax tactics, tariff refunds and Machado
Tensions flare as the U.S. seizes an Iranian cargo ship, threatening a fragile ceasefire. Elon Musk has scorned “shady” loopholes, but offshore tax tricks…
Reuters World NewsTrump's Iran ultimatum, Bulgaria votes and robots race ahead
U.S. President Donald Trump accuses Iran of a "total violation" of the ceasefire, threatens to wipe out Iran's bridges and power plants, and says his envoys…
Reuters World NewsHormuz gunfire, enriched uranium and chimp violence
Vessels report being hit by gunfire attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran reimposed strict military controls on the vital waterway. Tehran publicly…
Reuters World NewsLebanon-Israel ceasefire, Trump’s economy pitch and Allbirds’ AI pivot
*This podcast incorrectly refers to the World Cup starting on June 12. It starts on June 11.* A 10-day Lebanon-Israel truce begins. U.S. President Donald Trump…
Reuters World NewsCeasefire hopes, the Pope in Africa, Live Nation and AI confessions
The Trump administration talks up hopes for an Iran deal, while Israel and Lebanon eye a possible ceasefire. Pope Leo tells Cameroon the "rich and powerful"…
Reuters World NewsIran talks, Lebanon-Israel and Amazon's Globalstar deal
U.S. President Donald Trump says a second round of talks with Tehran could resume this week even as CENTCOM says it’s completely halted sea trade going in and…
Reuters World NewsTrump vs. Pope, Hormuz, House exits and Maradona
The U.S. blocks the Strait of Hormuz, as a rift opens between Pope Leo and President Trump over the war. Dual resignations from Congress as Representatives…
Reuters World NewsOrban out, Hormuz and Pope Leo
After 16 years of rule, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is out after a landslide election victory for the opposition. The U.S. military says it will…
Reuters World NewsHormuz blockade, Supreme Court retirements and powering AI with coal
Negotiators leave Islamabad without a deal to end the U.S.–Iran war, putting a fragile ceasefire and global energy flows at risk. Trump says the U.S. will…
Reuters World NewsIran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections
A flawless splashdown caps NASA’s Artemis mission as the U.S. and Iran meet for their highest‑level talks in decades. Energy‑driven inflation tightens its grip…
Reuters World NewsMelania's Epstein speech, Iran talks and Tesla’s new car
First Lady Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during an address from the White House. Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan to lead…
Reuters World NewsLebanon strikes, peace talks and the 'Ketamine Queen'
Hundreds are killed in Israel's heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, raising questions about whether the…
Reuters World NewsUS and Iran both declare victory as ceasefire is agreed
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire ahead of planned negotiations in Pakistan, though Israel says it will continue its strikes…
Reuters World NewsArtemis, Iran deadline and Kanye West
The Artemis II astronauts fly deeper into space than any humans before them, Iran and the U.S. continue fighting as U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest…
Reuters World NewsCeasefire, Hormuz and Alcatraz
The U.S. and Iran receive a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire proposal that could go into effect as early as Monday, but Tehran says it won't immediately reopen the…
Reuters World NewsTrump threatens Iran after US rescues airman
*This podcast has been corrected to remove an incorrect reference to the date as March 5. The United States rescues a wounded American airman from after Iran…
Reuters World NewsUS pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks
U.S. forces are racing to rescue a missing pilot after Iranian fire brought down two American warplanes. Iranian media report strikes on a petrochemical zone…
Reuters World NewsBondi, Pentagon purge and toilet trouble in space
U.S. President Donald Trump ousts Attorney General Pam Bondi, while Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth fires the Army’s top general. The U.S. military targets…
Reuters World NewsArtemis II takes off, Trump’s primetime speech and SpaceX IPO
NASA’s Artemis II rocket blasts off for its historic moon mission. U.S. President Donald Trump uses a primetime address to tout gains in the Iran war but gives…
Reuters World NewsIran ‘finish line,’ US-NATO rift, birthright citizenship, White House ballroom and 401ks
Editor’s note: This podcast was delayed in publishing due to technical problems with our host platform. U.S. President Donald Trump says the end of the war in…
Reuters World NewsIran tanker strike, Trump threats, Israel’s death penalty law and skiers in bikinis
Iran attacks a crude oil tanker off Dubai after President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will obliterate Iran's power plants if it doesn’t open the Strait of…
Reuters World NewsIran-US talks, Houthis, Russia's spring offensive and Chinese humanoid robots
Pakistan says it's ready to host U.S.-Iran talks to end the war. Israel says Yemen launched a second attack as fears mount that the Houthis could block a…
Reuters World NewsIran warns against ground attack, 'No Kings' protests and robot umpires
Iran warns Washington against a ground attack as regional diplomats push for to end the war. Thousands rally across all 50 states in "No Kings" protests over…
Reuters World NewsHouthis fire missiles at Israel, Iran's missile toll revealed and Tiger Woods arrest
Yemen’s Houthis launch missiles at Israel as the Iran war escalates. An exclusive report shows that U.S. intelligence can only confirm a third of Iran's…
Reuters World NewsUPDATE - Trump orders TSA agents paid after House rejects deal
*This podcast has been updated for the latest news on President Donald Trump ordering the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA workers. U.S. President…
Reuters World NewsMeta and Google’s reckoning, Israel’s Lebanon plan and Maduro in court
A jury finds Meta and Google liable for harming children’s mental health by designing addictive social media platforms. Iran says it’s reviewing a U.S…
Reuters World NewsDHS funding, paratroopers to Iran, Meta fine and Epic cuts
Signs of progress emerge on a Homeland Security Department deal which would restart TSA workers' paychecks. The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of…
Reuters World NewsTSA delays, LaGuardia and Iran talks contradictions
Investigators say they want to interview a LaGuardia air traffic controller who was juggling another emergency in the leadup to a deadly Air Canada…
Reuters World NewsTrump postpones Iran energy strikes, LaGuardia and France elections
U.S. President Donald Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants for five days. The move pause comes after what he calls productive weekend talks…
Reuters World NewsUS and Iran threaten energy and water facilities as investors brace for Monday shock
U.S. President Donald Trump vows to 'obliterate' Iran's energy facilities if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran warns it would retaliate by hitting…
Reuters World NewsTrump’s mixed messages, World Cup and a charcoal‑powered car
Trump’s conflicting signals on the Iran conflict raise real questions about who’s shaping U.S. strategy. Security warnings for the 2026 World Cup are piling up…
Reuters World NewsUPDATE - US Marines deploy to Middle East, Europe under pressure and BTS
*This podcast has been updated to include news of the U.S. sending Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East. Attacks on Middle Eastern energy…
Reuters World NewsUS troops, Israel's targets, IRGC, Mullin and the Fed
The U.S. weighs sending thousands more troops to the Middle East. Signs of an Iran strategy split emerge between the U.S. and Israel. Iran’s Revolutionary…
Reuters World NewsCluster munitions, Larijani, Joe Kent and Trump-Takaichi
* This episode has been corrected to remove an erroneous reference to the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae…
Reuters World NewsIran security chief, US Iraq embassy, Gulf attacks and Cuba
*This podcast has been corrected to remove an erroneous reference to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as president Israel says Iran's security chief…
Reuters World NewsHormuz security, Cuba, TSA workers and the Oscars
Calls by U.S. President Donald Trump for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appear to fall on deaf ears. Tehran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia tells Reuters…
Reuters World NewsTrump pressures allies, Iran arrests, fuel shock and F1 cancellations
Iran arrests dozens of people it accuses of aiding Israeli strikes, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to hit Kharg Island “a few more times just for…
Reuters World NewsIran vows retaliation, Russia-Ukraine, Oscars and ant-smuggling
Iran warns it may target U.S. “hideouts” in the United Arab Emirates, as a drone attack disrupts oil-loading at the UAE’s Fujairah oil hub. European leaders…