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U.S. President says Iran will be hit hard on Saturday, as he weighs new targets. One week into the Iran war, the risks for the U.S. and the administration multiply. Tehran apologizes to its Gulf neighbors but strikes escalate. Hundreds of thousands flee Israeli bombs in Beirut. Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for an immediate end to the Iran war. And the FDA vaccines chief will step down in...

President Donald Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in the biggest staffing shake‑up of his second term. In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Trump says the U.S. should have a role in choosing Iran’s next Supreme Leader and urges Kurdish forces in Iraq to carry out attacks inside Iran. And, China unveils a new five‑year plan focused on high‑tech self‑reliance. Listen to the Mor...

The U.S. Senate votes down a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s authority over the Iran war. Iran says the U.S. will "bitterly regret" torpedoing an Iranian navy ship in the Indo‑Pacific, killing dozens. A missile launched from Iran is intercepted over Turkey, raising questions about NATO's role. The Pentagon threatens to label Anthropic a “supply chain risk” amid a widening fight over m...

Ayatollah Ali Khamanei’s son Mojtaba has survived U.S. and Israeli strikes and is seen as a possible successor to his father. The Pentagon identifies the first U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war. Hezbollah faces an uncertain future in Lebanon after its Shi’ite support base grows weary of being dragged into the Iran crisis. Plus, the most expensive Senate primary in history heads to a runoff in T...

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz and hits energy infrastructure in the Gulf. America’s European allies walk a tightrope. And online prediction markets are under scrutiny after Democrats levy accusations that they were used to bet on the war in Iran.    Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here...

The Iran conflict widens as Israel strikes Lebanon following attacks by Hezbollah, and the risk of a regional war with Iranian proxies ramps up. U.S. officials are skeptical of the likelihood of regime change in Tehran. Only one in four Americans support U.S. strikes on Iran, signalling possible trouble for the Republicans ahead of the November midterms. Plus, a safe Republican Senate seat in Texa...

Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran after killing Iran's supreme leader and leaving the Islamic Republic grappling to rebuild its leadership. The U.S. and Israeli strikes, and Iranian retaliation, have sent shockwaves through sectors from shipping to air travel to oil. Inside Iran, some grieved for Khamenei while others have celebrated his death. Protests against the military actio...

Listen to our correspondents discuss the latest developments in Iran, including the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. With Khamenei gone, Iran faces a major power vacuum, leaving the country at a crossroads not seen since the 1979 revolution.  The ambitious strikes by the US and Israel against their arch enemy are President Donald Trump's riskiest move yet. Our Pentagon reporter disc...

The United States and Israel have launched attacks against Iran, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation. The Pentagon says strikes will last multiple days and U.S. President Donald Trump is warning that American lives may be lost. Iran has retaliated with strikes on Israel, and says U.S. bases are legitimate targets. Listen to the latest On Assignment podcast: Mexico vs. the...

Pakistan bombs Taliban targets in Afghanistan. Netflix walks away from the Warner Bros deal paving the way for a Paramount Skydance win. And U.S. Border patrol is under scrutiny after releasing a near-blind, Rohingya refugee in Buffalo who was later found dead. Plus, the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Americans on both sides of the political aisle are souring on the economy. Listen to the Morning...

Cuba says it’s killed four heavily armed exiles who attacked a patrol boat from a Florida-registered speedboat. Nvidia's quarterly earnings beat Wall Street expectations again. The Pentagon is pressuring Anthropic to bend its rules over what the military can do with its AI model, Claude. And Trump’s pick for U.S. surgeon general sidesteps vaccine questions.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠her...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address describes a “golden age of America" in a speech aimed at building support ahead of November's midterms. But there’s confusion over his new tariff policy. The Guthrie family offers up to $1 million as a reward for information that leads to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. Plus, OpenAI representatives are questioned by Canadian officials followi...

Tourists remain stranded in Mexico after cartel violence in the wake of the killing of drug kingpin “El Mencho”. Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion. Britain’s former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, is released on bail after his arrest over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, the East Coast beds in as a powerful blizzard hits.  Listen to On Assignmen...

U.S. Customs will stop collecting tariffs ruled illegal by the Supreme Court. A powerful winter storm shuts schools and disrupts travel across the Northeast. Violence in Mexico after a new U.S. military-led group helped in the hunt for the drug lord ‘El Mencho.’ Plus, how the State of the Union has become a stage for political confrontation.   Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up fo...

The U.S. Secret Service says its agents shot and killed a man in his 20s after he tried to unlawfully enter a secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Blizzard warnings hit New York and the Northeast with up to 18 inches of snow expected. Trump says he’s sending a hospital ship to Greenland. Students in Iran stage fresh protests. Thousands march in Lyon, France after the kil...

The Supreme Court’s move against Donald Trump’s tariff powers sets off a $175 billion tariff dispute now headed back to the trade court. U.S. officials consider Iran strike options. Reuters photographer Phil Noble talks how he took the viral Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor car shot. Plus, Canada and the United States brace for a blockbuster Olympic ice hockey final. Listen to the latest On Assignment e...

Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor is photographed slumped in the back of a car after police release him under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Iran faces a deadline from U.S. President Donald Trump to strike a nuclear deal. Trump’s new Board of Peace pledges billions toward rebuilding Gaza once Hamas disarms. Plus, Trump says alien files are incoming. Find o...

King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. Several backcountry skiers have been confirmed killed in Tuesday’s avalanche in California. Mark Zuckerberg says during a landmark trial that Meta does not allow kids under 13 on its platforms, despite...

An avalanche in California has left up to 10 skiers missing and six stranded. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly planning to leave her job early to allow French President Emmanuel Macron to help find a successor. U.S. envoys juggle near-simultaneous crisis talks on Iran and Ukraine in Geneva. Plus, actor Shia LaBeouf is arrested at Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Find our r...

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and U.S. presidential hopeful, has died at 84. The U.S. and Iran are set to hold high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva – which will also host a separate trilateral meeting on ending the war in Ukraine. New Mexico has approved a comprehensive probe ofJeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. Reported health difficulties for jailed Pakistani former Prime Minister Imran Khan cou...

Tehran signals flexibility on its nuclear program – as Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says any U.S. deal with Iran must include the dismantling of its nuclear infrastructure. Investigators have obtained a DNA sample from a glove that was found near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home. Israel's cabinet approves further measures to tighten Israel's control over the occupied West Bank. And an alleged Bondi Bea...

Iran signals flexibility ahead of Tuesday’s Geneva nuclear talks. Israeli strikes Gaza over alleged ceasefire violations ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's Peace Board meeting. Designer Michael Kors celebrates the brand's 45th anniversary at New York Fashion Week with a celeb-packed audience. A Carnival tribute to Brazil's president sparks political backlash. Plus, Draco Malfoy becomes an unli...

The United States prepares for possible weeks‑long operations against Iran as President Donald Trump sends a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushes unity at the Munich Security Conference, while renewing sharp U.S. critiques of Europe. European allies blame Russia for killing Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, saying tests found a rare toxin from dart frogs i...

Reuters exclusive reporting finds an Arizona sheriff is blocking FBI access to evidence in the case of missing Nancy Guthrie. U.S. President Donald Trump’s upheaval of Atlantic ties looms over the Munich Security Conference. The El Paso airspace closure lays bare tensions between the Pentagon and the FAA. And Russia blocks WhatsApp. Plus, Bangladesh election results are in.  Listen to the Morning...

Police identify an 18-year-old as the suspect in the Canadian school shooting. A Ukrainian skeleton racer is disqualified from the Olympic Winter Games over his "helmet of remembrance". U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi came under fire on the Hill for her handling of the Epstein files.  Newly-released bodycam footage shows the moments before a Chicago woman is shot by a border patrol agent. And ther...