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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 day.

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January 16, 2026 12 mins
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act over Minnesota’s anti-ICE protests. Trump accepts the Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. And the Fed’s Jerome Powell might have a trump card when his term as chair ends. Plus, the U.S. Army reveals a high-tech tank built for the gaming generation. Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newslett...
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U.S. President Donald Trump sits down with Reuters and talks Iran, Ukraine, Venezuela and the midterms. A meeting on Greenland at the White House ends without an agreement. Another immigration-related shooting fuels chaos in Minneapolis. And the FBI searches a Washington Post journalist's home. Plus, Ugandans head to the polls.  Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. List...
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January 14, 2026 10 mins
Greenland and Denmark stick together ahead of talks at the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump encourages Iranians to keep protesting and promises help is on the way. Trump also touts his economic record in Detroit even as consumer inflation rises. And Apple cuts a deal with Google to use its Gemini models to revamp Siri. Plus, Saks Global files for bankruptcy.  Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters...
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U.S. President Donald Trump says countries doing business with Iran will face 25% tariffs. U.S. Senator Mark Kelly sues Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth over demotion threats, while Minnesota and Illinois sue the administration to block ICE surges. France’s Marine Le Pen begins her corruption conviction appeal. And the U.S. Supreme Court takes up a case over transgender athletes in school sports.     Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠her...
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U.S. federal prosecutors open an inquiry into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and are threatening a criminal indictment. U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s weighing a range of options in Iran. Homeland Security plans to send hundreds more officers to Minnesota. And "One Battle After Another" and "Hamnet" win big at the Golden Globes. Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠he...
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January 11, 2026 11 mins
Iran warns the U.S. and Israel of retaliation as nationwide protests escalate. Ukraine launches one of its heaviest drone strikes in Russia. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signals she may call a snap election. A CIA report highlights Cuba's grim economy, but is inconclusive on whether that could lead to the government's collapse. And Hollywood kicks off awards season at the Golden Globes - where early winners may influence t...
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President Donald Trump urges U.S. oil giants to pour $100 billion into Venezuela’s energy sector. Protests expected across the U.S. over fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Swiss prosecutors detain the co‑owner of a ski resort bar where a New Year’s Eve fire killed 40 people. Plus, soaring gold prices spark a gold rush for a new generation of fortune hunters in Australia.  Listen to the latest On Assignmen...
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Iran is cut off from the Internet as anti-government protests spread. Federal agents shoot two people during a traffic stop in Portland as protests intensify nationwide over the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis. And Russia fires an intermediate‑range ballistic missile in strikes on Ukraine. Recommended Read - Meta created ‘playbook’ to fend off pressure to crack down on scammers, documents show Find our Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠...
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A fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks protests, as officials challenge the Trump administration’s account. TheUnited States seizes a Venezuela‑linked oil tanker flying a Russian flag, fuelling anger in Moscow and fresh fears of U.S.–Russia escalation. Saudi Arabia says Yemen’s southern separatist leader fled with UAE support, deepening strains between the Gulf allies. And the twin gorillas giving hope to an endangered populati...
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President Donald Trump announces a deal worth $2 billion to export Venezuelan crude to the U.S., as exiled opposition leader Maria Corina Machado vows to return and contest elections. The White House says Trump is discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including military options, drawing objections from Denmark and Europe. And Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils a new A.I. chip that can do more computing with less power. Recommen...
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Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to narcotics charges as Delcy Rodriguez is sworn in as interim leader. China's top diplomat accuses the U.S. of acting like a "world judge", while a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows one in three Americans approves of the military strike that ousted Maduro. Denmark and Greenland reject the latest threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and Tim Walz says he will not seek a third ...
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Venezuela's acting president is offering to collaborate with the United States after President Trump threatens further strikes. Deposed president Nicolas Maduro is scheduled to appear before a federal judge in New York, as the United Nations meets to discuss the legality of his capture. Plus, Trump suggests Colombia and Mexico could also face military action if they do not reduce the flow of illicit drugs to the United States.  Li...
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is being held in a New York detention center after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a raid to capture the South American leader and take control of the country and its vast oil reserves. Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, has called it a kidnapping and is demanding his immediate release. Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. ...
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January 3, 2026 11 mins
President Donald Trump says the United States will run Venezuela until a proper transition of power can be arranged. The declaration comes after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a dramatic overnight operation. Maduro and his wife are en route to the United States to face criminal charges. *This podcast was updated after President Trump's news conference. Listen to On Assignment here. Listen to Reuters Morni...
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Switzerland faces the painful task of identifying victims of a deadly New Year bar fire at a ski resort. Tesla’s Q4 sales are expected to drop as the electric vehicle maker hopes for a better 2026. And China has removed a tax exemption on contraceptives to spur a flagging birth rate.  Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠here⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast...
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Dozens are feared dead after an explosion at a Swiss ski resort bar. U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration is removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland for now. Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York mayor. Protests in Iran over the cost of living enter their fourth day. And we look at the prospects for jobseekers in 2026.  Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠here⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ W...
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December 31, 2025 11 mins
The United Arab Emirates is withdrawing forces from Yemen after tensions flare with Gulf ally Saudi Arabia. The Justice Department needs 400 lawyers to help it review 5.2 million pages of Epstein files.  Minutes from the Fed’s last rate-setting meeting show deep divisions at the central bank. Plus, a new year means big tax changes ahead. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠her...
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President Donald Trump says the U.S. has "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, marking a first land operation inside the country. China fires rockets towards Taiwan in its most extensive war games. And Trump’s Ukraine peace plan faces new challenges after Russia says Kyiv tried to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Listen to our On Assignment on Syria here. Si...
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U.S. President Donald Trump says a breakthrough to end the war in Ukraine is “getting a lot closer” but obstacles remain after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Trump is expected to push for progress in Gaza when he meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The women veteran “Hellcats” trying to flip the House for the Democrats next year. Plus, New York’s mental health warnings on social media. Listen to ...
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Ukraine's President Zelenskiy meets Donald Trump in Florida seeking a deal, as Putin vows Moscow will achieve its goals by force. In Italy, prosecutors arrest nine over $8M diverted to Hamas-linked groups. Plus, inflation squeezes Trump voters in Michigan, testing loyalty ahead of 2026. Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast...
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