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• Houthis' Saudi blockade, oil prices, India's Gen Z and Taco Bell lawsuits 21.07.2026 12p

  Yemen's Houthis announce a Saudi naval blockade, threatening the Red Sea export route and opening a new front in the U.S.-Iran war. Despite one of the biggest oil supply shocks in history, prices haven't soared. Thousands march in India to demand the resignation of the education minister, the biggest confrontation yet for the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party. And Taco Bell faces a wave of lawsuits after contaminated lettuce leaves thousands sick and more than 100 hospitalized. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• Spain's World Cup win, new UK PM and US voter fraud claims 20.07.2026 12p

  Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup, capping off a record-breaking tournament that U.S. President Donald Trump was quick to claim credit for. So-called "King of the North" Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years. The US strikes Iran for a ninth day. And a Reuters investigation undercuts Trump’s assertion that a conspiracy of non-citizen voting is afoot in the U.S. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• World Cup final, US military deaths and Tate brothers arrested 19.07.2026 11p

  Spain and Argentina are set to face off in the World Cup final. The U.S. has renewed attacks on Iran after the killing of military personnel in Jordan. The U.S. Marshals Service have arrested Tristan and Andrew Tate. Plus, how a teacher answering a question about voting intentions has led to a political storm in Germany.  Watch the latest On Assignment: Data centers: Small town politics turn into a national fight Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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 hits Gulf allies, Trump Media and Taco Bell's shredded lettuce 18.07.2026 11p

  Iran strikes Kuwait's power infrastructure for a second straight day and claims attacks on U.S. targets in Bahrain, following a seventh consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites. Trump Media is pitching Wall Street firms faster access to Trump's Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month. And federal officials link a major foodborne illness outbreak to Taco Bell restaurants across five states. Watch the latest On Assignment: Data centers: Small town politics turn into a national fight Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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 election interference claims, Red Sea threat and wildfire smoke 17.07.2026 10p

  President Donald Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting his own intelligence agencies. His teleprompter operator is fired after allegedly using advance knowledge of his speeches to place bets. Iran asks the Houthis to stand ready to shut the Red Sea gateway which would block both the Middle East's top oil routes at the same time. Scientists warn that wildfire smoke doesn't just harm when fires are burning – the health risks follow for years. And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders mandatory testosterone screening for all U.S. troops over 30. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• US-Iran escalation, Blanche grilled, Argentina v Spain and PayPal 16.07.2026 10p

  The U.S. turns up the heat on Iran with fresh strikes on coastal defenses as Tehran calls it an "existential war." President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. Attorney General – Todd Blanche – has a bruising Senate hearing. Argentina breaks English hearts again to reach the World Cup final. Stripe and Advent offer $53 billion to buy PayPal. And SpaceX shares sink below their IPO price, putting its $2 trillion valuation in doubt. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• Hormuz U-turn, ICE vehicle stops and Ukraine government shakeup 15.07.2026 11p

  U.S. President Donald Trump scraps his Strait of Hormuz toll threat, saying he’s opting for Gulf trade deals instead. ICE suspends most traffic stops after two fatal shootings in less than a week. Ukraine faces another wartime government reshuffle. Two U.S. Supreme Court justices make a rare appearance on the Hill to warn of threats against the court. And Spain dominates over France to reach the World Cup final. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• Maine ICE protests, Hormuz, Congo Ebola politics and Paramount lawsuit 14.07.2026 11p

  U.S. President Donald Trump threatens another blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and demands a 20% toll on cargo. Protesters are on the streets of Maine after the second deadly ICE shooting in the U.S. in a week. Bangkok weighs surprise night-time safety checks on venues after a deadly pub fire. Congo’s M23 rebels use an Ebola outbreak in their territory to showcase leadership. And 12 states sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros deal which would be the biggest merger in Hollywood history. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• Senate Republicans, Bangkok fire, Sam Neill and Iran's music 13.07.2026 11p

  The U.S. Senate is back in session but two of its most powerful Republicans are not, leaving its majority stretched thin after the death of Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell's absence due to ill health. A fire tears through a Bangkok pub killing dozens. In some of Havana's apartment blocks, when the lights go out, so does the water. The Iran war silences the country’s musicians. And actor Sam Neill has died. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. 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
• Lindsey Graham dies, Iran strikes and World Cup semis set 12.07.2026 12p

  Lindsey Graham, a senior Republican senator and one of the President Trump’s closest allies, has died. The U.S. and Iran exchange strikes - and disagree over whether the Strait of Hormuz is open. Plus,England keep their cool in the Miami heat to reach their fourth-ever World Cup semi-final against title holders Argentina. *This episode has been corrected to insert a missing word to make it clear in the Houston story that community members have told Reuters they are less confident an  investigation into the shooting will hold all parties accountable. Watch the latest On Assignment: Collateral damage: The war comes for Iran’s ancient past Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• U.S. housing bill, Spain wildfire and Ukraine front-line nests 11.07.2026 12p

  A bipartisan housing affordability bill has become law without U.S. President Donald Trump's signature. Firefighters in southern Spain battle a fast-moving wildfire that has killed at least a dozen people. And along Ukraine's front lines, birds are building nests from fibre-optic drone cables used to guide attack drones. Watch the latest On Assignment: Collateral damage: The war comes for Iran’s ancient past Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• Khamenei burial, Erdogan’s gun gifts, Meta’s AI chip and drone deliveries 10.07.2026 12p

  Iran hits U.S. military targets in the Gulf as it buries its slain leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei. NATO leaders leave Turkey armed – literally – after President Tayyip Erdogan hands out vintage revolvers. President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants peace, but three Kremlin sources say he’s getting ready to escalate. Meta will start making its own AI chip to undercut OpenAI and Anthropic. A proposed FAA rule could supercharge the U.S. drone delivery industry. And Germany tops more than 5,000 heat-related deaths this year as a wildfire tears through southern Spain. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• Platner out, US-Iran strikes, Air Force One and quantum leap 09.07.2026 12p

  Maine's Graham Platner quits the Senate race leaving Democrats scrambling to replace him for a must-win seat. The U.S. and Iran trade fresh strikes. President Donald Trump ditches the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One for the first leg of his flight home from the NATO summit. Before leaving Ankara, he hands Ukraine a license to manufactures its own Patriot missile interceptors. A fatal ICE shooting in Houston triggers protests. Google warns quantum computers could crack crypto encryption by 2029. And HBO Max dominates the Emmy nominations. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• US-Iran deal ‘over’, NATO, Marine Le Pen and Argentina’s comeback 08.07.2026 12p

  President Donald Trump says the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is “over” after back and forth strikes, testing NATO’s nerves at a summit in Ankara. Graham Platner faces mounting calls to drop out of the Maine Senate race. Marine Le Pen will run for the French presidency after a court clears her way, but she may be campaigning with an ankle tag. The UK’s Nigel Farage quits parliament only to run for his seat again. And Messi leads Argentina’s stunning comeback from 2-0 down to knock Egypt out of the World Cup. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• USA out, Tehran vengeance, Trump-Meloni feud and Platner 07.07.2026 11p

  The United States crashes out of the World Cup as President Donald Trump’s red card intervention overshadows the tournament. Tens of thousands fill Tehran’s streets for Ayatollah Ali Khamanei’s funeral with mourners calling for vengeance against the U.S. and Israel. Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara already at odds with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. And, Democrats have until July 13 to pull the plug on their Maine Senate candidate as sexual assault allegations threaten one of the midterms’ most critical races.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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 World Cup call, Iran’s funeral procession and Venezuela's death toll 06.07.2026 11p

  FIFA clears red-carded U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium after President Donald Trump called FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Mourners line the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his son and successor remains out of sight. And Venezuela's earthquake death toll tops 3,300 as survivors face the grim task of identifying the dead.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• American party, Iranian prayers, Russia’s gasoline crisis and England’s pubs 05.07.2026 12p

  America celebrates Independence Day with military flyovers, flotillas and fireworks. Funeral prayers and tears for slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but still no sign of his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei. Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg region oil terminal as Russia’s fuel crisis deepens. And, England fans can drink till dawn after the UK government allows the pubs to open until 5 am for the World Cup match with Mexico. Watch the latest On Assignment ⁠Fourth of July from inside the White House
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• U.S. turns 250, Taylor-Travis wed and Iran mourns Khamenei 04.07.2026 12p

  U.S. President Donald Trump marks America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore, warning of a communist threat from progressive Democrats. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden, with Adam Sandler officiating. Iran began days of funeral processions for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Plus, Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at the World Cup. Watch the latest On Assignment Fourth of July from inside the White House
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• A weekend like no other: Khamenei's funeral, America's birthday and Taylor's wedding bash 03.07.2026 12p

  Iran prepares to bury its slain leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, with a week of mass mourning. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are widely expected to host their wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden. And America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence on Saturday. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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
• US World Cup win, Trump’s crypto conflict, UK racism and Taylor Swift’s wedding 02.07.2026 12p

  The United States reaches the last 16 at the World Cup with a dramatic 2-0 win against Bosnia that saw Folarin Balogun sent off. U.S. President Donald Trump pockets at least $1.4 billion from crypto ventures made lucrative by his administration’s policies. Russia hits Kyiv with missiles and drones. Anti-migrant politics fuel a resurgence of racism in the UK. And excitement reaches fever pitch over speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are tying the knot this weekend. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. 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