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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 extending the Iran ceasefire but maintaining the blockade of its sea trade. SpaceX makes overtures to Wall Street as it moves ahead with its IPO plans. And new testimony ups the pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his choice of Peter Mandelson, who had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as U.S. ambassador. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. L...

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 for Fed chair, testifies before the Senate Banking Committee. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure over his appointment of Peter Mandelson, who had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as U.S. ambassador. And after a quarter-century designing Apple’s most iconic hardware, John Ternus takes the helm as CEO. *This episode has been updated to correct a misspelling in Mike Dolan's name. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠...

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 likely saved Tesla hundreds of millions of dollars. Companies scramble to claw back cash using the tariff refund system. And Reuters sits down with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. 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...

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 will arrive in Pakistan on Monday for more talks. Bulgarians head to the polls with a pro-Russia candidate leading the race. Europe's right-wing parties, including Germany's AfD, are distancing themselves from Trump's MAGA movement as his popularity dips. And in Beijing, a humanoid robot wins a half-marathon-beating the human world record. Watch to the latest On Assignment Inside Lebanon: A journalist's perspective here Listen to the Morning Bid podcast...

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 rejects Trump's claim that the U.S. would remove its enriched uranium stockpiles — putting the two sides directly at odds. And decades of observing chimpanzees in Uganda reveal what happens when a group tears itself apart. Watch to the latest On Assignment Inside Lebanon: A journalist's perspective here Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podc...

A 10-day Lebanon-Israel truce begins. U.S. President Donald Trump takes his ‘economic reset’ message on the road ahead of the midterms. And what Allbirds’ AI pivot says about investors’ appetite for risk. 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

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" threaten peace. A jury decides Live Nation and Ticketmaster had harmful monopolies over concert venues. And lawyers warn AI chats could end up in court. 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 meg...

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 out of Iran. Israel and Lebanon sit down for the first direct talks in decades. Amazon plays satellite catchup with its $11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar to compete with Starlink. Plus, a fifth Eric Swalwell accuser comes forward, more than 30 deportees will head to the Democratic Republic of Congo from the U.S. this week and next week the system for issuing tariff refunds to American importers launches. Listen to the Morning Bid podcas...

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 Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales step down amid allegations of sexual misconduct. In Washington, Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors begin direct talks. And in Argentina a high-stakes new trial kicks off to determine who’s responsible for the 2020 death of Diego Maradona. *This episode has been corrected to remove a line saying two members of the House face sexual assault allegations. Representative Tony Gonzales is accused of sexual misconduct, which he denies.  ...

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 begin a naval blockade of all Iranian port traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The move sends global oil prices surging past $100 a barrel. And Pope Leo arrives in Algeria to launch his four-country tour of Africa after President Donald Trump calls him “terrible.” 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 Pri...

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 blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Russia and Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations. How looming U.S. midterms could reshape the Supreme Court, and why Washington is turning back to coal to power the AI revolution. 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 f...

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 on American households, while Hungary faces a vote that could end Viktor Orban’s era. Plus Bollywood’s embrace of artificial intelligence. 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.

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 fragile talks with Iran. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits Washington in an effort to repair ties between the alliance and President Trump. Ukraine and Russia say they will observe a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter holiday this weekend. Plus, Taiwan’s opposition leader holds a controversial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠...

Hundreds are killed in Israel's heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, raising questions about whether the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran will hold. The Justice Department says former Attorney General Pam Bondi will decline to testify in front of Congress. A drug dealer dubbed the “Ketamine Queen” who supplied “Friends” star Matthew Perry receives a 15-year prison sentence. And how China is trying to keep up in the new space race. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠he...

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 against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Democrats narrow the margin in a ruby-red Georgia Congressional district during a special election on Tuesday. And a Reuters report details hundreds of immigration arrests at U.S. airports. 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...

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 ceasefire deadline approaches, while Trump uses a daring rescue mission to sell the war to the American public. Plus, Vice President JD Vance heads to Hungary to support a MAGA ally, Prime Minister Viktor Orban. And the UK considers banning Kanye West ahead of a festival this summer.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Stateme...

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 Strait of Hormuz. Details emerge of the U.S. mission to rescue a downed airman in Iran. Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday mark the deadliest day of the recent hostilities between the two countries. Plus, Trump pushes to privatize the TSA and asks for funding to reopen Alcatraz. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World p...

The United States rescues a wounded American airman from after Iran shot down his F‑15 behind enemy lines. President Trump threatens to attack Iranian power plants and bridges on Tuesday if Tehran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte heads to the White House next week, as Trump’s anger over Iran has pushed the alliance into a crisis. Troops from Chad arrive in Haiti as part of the first U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force. A look at why an unusual primary election in California could put a Republican in the Governor’s seat. Pl...

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. Ukraine strikes deals to export its drone expertise to Gulf nations. U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed surge in defense spending to $1.5 trillion. Netflix looks to build up its franchises post Warner Brothers deal. Plus, a statue-worthy rat in Cambodia.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World pod...

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 civilian infrastructure in Iran as the displacement crisis in Lebanon grows. Private credit firm Blue Owl faces a historic level of redemption requests. And astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II sort out a high-stakes plumbing problem. 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 Statemen...