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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 here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

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. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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. 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 Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

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 here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Russia has pounded Ukraine with missile and drone attacks ahead of a Sunday meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Thailand and Cambodia sign a ceasefire deal. Myanmar heads to the polls in an election international observers have described as a sham. And how the Trump administration is cracking down on DEI. Listen to On Assignment here. Listen to 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

The U.S. carries out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. American companies sell rights to potential tariff refunds to hedge funds for pennies on the dollar awaiting a Supreme Court ruling. Bedouin farmers say Israeli West Bank settlers have driven them from Palestinian-owned land using molotov cocktails. Plus, food makers introduce smaller portions and high-protein offerings as weight-loss medications grow more popular. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Backpackers return to Bondi Beach for Christmas in the shadow of the December 14 attack. Honduras declares a presidential winner after weeks of delays and fraud claims. Plus, European leaders condemn U.S. visa bans tied to Europe's digital safety law, and the AI chip squeeze helps drive up game console prices. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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. President Donald Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet eight time in the 1990s, according to a document in the latest file release. The Coast Guard requests backup in pursuit of a third Venezuelan-linked oil tanker. Australia's New South Wales passes tougher gun laws after the Bondi Beach shooting. And consumer spending and exports fuel U.S. economic growth in the third quarter. Plus, Thailand and Cambodia hold talks to try and restart their Trump-brokered truce. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

China is likely to have loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across its latest three silo fields. U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled down on needing Greenland for national security and appointed a special envoy to lead the charge. And Brazil's Senator Flavio Bolsonaro tells Reuters what it will mean to have another Bolsonaro running for president. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

The U.S. Coast Guard is chasing down a third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing an even more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026. And how combative, undercover videographers fired up Britain's asylum hotel protests. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

The U.S. seizes a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela. Big oil's first female CEO marks a further move away from renewables at BP. Japan prepares to restart the world's biggest nuclear power plant. And how to score FIFA's affordable World Cup tickets. Plus, U.S.-Russia talks continue in Florida. Listen to 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

The U.S. Justice Department releases a huge, heavily-redacted cache of Epstein files. Anthony Joshua gives Jake Paul a reality check on a live Netflix stream. AI promised a revolution and companies are still waiting for it. Employees who quit their government jobs in protest of Trump are now running for Congress. And Iraq's dreams of wheat independence are dashed. Plus, the U.S. hits IS targets in Syria. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

The suspect in the Brown University shooting has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit and linked to an MIT killing. European Union leaders will provide a $105 billion dollar loan to Ukraine -after failing to agree on an initial plan to use money from frozen Russian assets. Plus, Pope Leo XIV has replaced New York's conservative Archbishop Timothy Dolan with relatively unknown Bishop Ronald Hicks from Illinois. Listen to 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

Reuters reveals China has secretly built a prototype chipmaking machine in a six-year effort insiders compare to the Manhattan Project. President Donald Trump delivers a holiday address boasting of accomplishments as the House fails to rein in his Venezuela aggression. Warner Bros Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's $100 billion hostile takeover bid, backing Netflix's offer instead. Plus Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, appears in court charged with murdering his parents. Recommended Read: AI romance blooms as Japanese woman weds virtual partner of her dreams Listen to 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. President Donald Trump orders a 'blockade' of all sanctioned oil tankers going in and out of Venezuela. U.S. job growth rebounds even as the shutdown distorts the numbers. Australia prepares to tighten gun control as the funerals for the Bondi Beach victims begin. And Ford takes a hit as it kills multiple EV models. Plus, Susie Wiles gives Vanity Fair a bombshell interview. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Rob Reiner's son has been jailed on suspicion of killing his parents as U.S. President Donald Trump mocks the slain actor-director. Australian police say the Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State. Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction.' The trial of a Wisconsin judge who allegedly helped a migrant evade arrest in her courtroom kicks off. Plus, Trump sues the BBC for defamation. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Australia vows stricter gun laws after a father and son shot and killed 15 people at Bondi Beach. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Kyiv can drop its NATO membership goal. A Hong Kong court finds media tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of foreign collusion. And a poll shows Republicans still hold the edge with older voters. Plus, Chile makes a sharp rightward shift. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Suspects in custody after deadly shooting at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Two students are killed and another nine people wounded in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. A suspected Islamic State attacker kills two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter in Syria. Soccer fans riot in India over a brief appearance by soccer legend Lionel Messi. Plus, Prada is to make a limited-edition collection of sandals in India inspired by the country's traditional footwear, after a backlash over cultural appropriation. Listen to our 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

The EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacles for a loan to Ukraine. The admiral leading U.S. troops in Latin America steps down. Trump appears in newly released Epstein photos. Plus, Americans say they're drinking less, but new data shows the drop is only about one drink per week. Recommended Read: Pictures of the year: Animals Listen to 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

The U.S. plans to intercept more Venezuelan oil tankers. The U.S. Senate shuts down two competing healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits near their expiration date. Bulgaria's government resigns in the face of mass anti-corruption protests. And Walt Disney will allow OpenAI's Sora video generator to use its characters. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

The U.S.has seized a sanctioned tanker off Venezuela, escalating tensions with Caracas. The Fed cuts rates but signals a pause. U.S. bombers fly over the Sea of Japan after Chinese and Russian drills near Taiwan. Elon Musk hints at possible SpaceX IPO. Plus, Pride plans for during an Egypt–Iran World Cup match spark a backlash. *This episode has been corrected to remove a line saying an IPO above a trillion dollars would be the biggest in the world. Saudi Aramco had a $1.7 trillion listing in 2019. Recommended Read: Nonna was right! Italian cuisine wins a place on UNESCO's cultural heritage list Listen to 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

A divided Federal Reserve meets for its last meeting of the year as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up his focus on affordability. The Supreme Court grapples with campaign spending limits. Japan scrambles jets to monitor Chinese and Russian air forces' joint patrols. And a wave of cigarette-smuggler balloons from Belarus disrupts Lithuania's airspace. Plus, where in the world is Maria Corina Machado? Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

The U.S. Supreme Court signals it might back U.S. President Donald Trump's power to fire independent agency heads. The Warner Bros fight heats up with a $108 billion hostile bid from Paramount. Trump allows Nvidia to sell its second-best AI chips to China. And Australian teens spend their last few hours on social media. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Thailand launches airstrikes into Cambodia and throws into question the Trump-brokered ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says U.S. talks have not been easy. Luigi Mangione heads to court as prosecutors battle to keep key evidence in play. And Argentina bets on a global pistachio craze. Plus, a water leak puts another dampener on the Louvre's year. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Tensions deepen between Washington and Brussels as the U.S. pushes Europe to take over NATO defense by 2027. Japan accuses Chinese jets of radar lock near Okinawa. Coffee growers reconsider the maligned robusta bean. Plus, young workers turn to trade jobs to stay 'AI-proof'. Listen to 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

Netflix buys Warner Brothers Discovery studios for $72 billion. A Florida judge clears the way to unseal Jeffrey Epsteingrand jury transcripts. The 2026 World Cup draw is announced as FIFA awards President Donald Trump its inaugural peace prize. Plus, Ukraine's looming population crisis. Recommended Read: A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions Listen to 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. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny as questions mount over the Pentagon's strikes on suspected drug boats. The Supreme Court greenlights a new Texas map with big implications for the 2026 midterms. Israel is cleared to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest. And the Vatican rules out women deacons for now. Plus, we visit the Somali community in Minnesota after Trump's "garbage" comment. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

New Orleans is the latest front in the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration. H-1B visa applicants will also now face enhanced vetting. The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put troops at risk. And sources say a Netflix-Warner Bros Discovery combo could mean a cheaper price tag for subscribers. Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to India hoping to land some deals. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Listen 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

President Vladimir Putin warns Europe that Russia is ready for war after U.S. talks stall on a Ukraine compromise. Trump pardons an ex-Honduran president convicted for drug trafficking. Michael Dell donates more than $6 billion to Trump's savings accounts for American children. And India backpedals on a controversial app mandate after outrage over surveillance concerns. Plus, Trump calls Somalis in Minnesota "garbage". Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is running out of options after U.S. President Donald Trump gave him an ultimatum in a November phone call. Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Moscow to discuss an end to the Ukraine war. And the U.S. Supreme Court grapples with a music copyright case between Cox Communications and major record labels. Plus, Honduras' presidential election is on a knife edge with the two main candidates tied. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

President Donald Trump confirms he's spoken by phone to Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asks for a pardon in his multi-year corruption trial. And keeping AI data centers cool is a challenge as the political rhetoric around them heats up. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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. President Donald Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed as tensions mount with Nicolas Maduros' government. Ukraine says naval drones hit two tankers from Russia's ‘shadow fleet'. Hondurans vote in a divisive election. Plus, we look at how retailers are trying to get on your AI holiday shopping list. Listen to On Assignment - Tracking Trump's retribution targets Listen to 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

Airbus recall halts flights around the world. Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque. President Trump's immigration crackdown pledge. Plus, icy swims in Russia. Recommended Read: How the deadly Hong Kong inferno spread Listen to On Assignment - Tracking Trump's retribution targets Listen to 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. President Donald Trump calls for a sweeping crackdown on immigration from developing nations after a deadly attack near the White House. Rescue efforts are called off in Hong Kong after a massive fire leaves more than 120 people dead and around 200 still missing. Record Black Friday crowds are expected in store but not at the checkout. Plus, why Finns are so happy. Recommended Read: Genome study reveals milestone in history of cat domestication Listen to 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

Two National Guard soldiers are critically injured in a shooting near the White House. Dozens are killed and hundreds are still missing after a huge fire engulfs an apartment complex in Hong Kong. Discounted turkeys keep Thanksgiving costs down this year but go easy on the sweet potato. Plus, Pope Leo heads to Turkey in his first papal trip abroad. Listen to 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

Reuters reveals the US-backed Ukraine peace plan drew from a Russian-authored document. More than 300 students remain missing after gunmen abducted them from a Catholic school in northwestern Nigeria. Thanksgiving flight bookings are down. Plus, France is seeking a three-month suspension of Shein over sales of childlike sex dolls and banned weapons. Recommended Read: Exclusive: How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files Listen to 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

A judge has thrown out the criminal charges against ex FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trials of Novo Nordisk's pill version of its semaglutide drug have failed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's. And Americans relying on subsidies to afford Obamacare health insurance are delaying enrolling or not signing up at all as they face massive premium hikes. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

The U.S. and Ukraine continue to hammer out the details of a peace plan after Kyiv said the initial proposal was too much of a capitulation to Moscow. We look at President Trump's frenetic 2026 midterm strategy. And Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups is due in court, accused of conspiring with the mafia to rig illicit poker games. Plus, with eight months left to go on its charter, DOGE ‘doesn't exist' anymore. Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

High-stakes peace talks begin in Geneva as questions mount over a US-proposed peace plan. The United States prepares a new phase of military operations against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. More than 300 children and staff are taken from a Catholic school in Nigeria. Japan tests barking drones to fight off bear attacks. Plus Jim Henson's props and puppets go up for auction. On Assignment: Europe's left gets tough on immigration 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

Ukraine under pressure to accept a U.S. peace plan or risk losing American support. President Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's warm White House meeting. Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign. Plus Netflix's big bet on YouTube star Jake Paul. Listen to the latest episode of On Assignment Recommended read: Inside Track, your essential guide to the week ahead in sports Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be hoping to dodge a Zelenskiy moment at his meeting with President Trump at the White House. The Ukrainian president says he's ready to work on a US plan to end the war in Ukraine. Democrats see an opportunity in the Charlotte immigration raids. And China uses civilian ships to rehearse an invasion of Taiwan. Plus, the CDC updates its website to reflect RFK Jr's anti-vaccine views. 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

A U.S. plan to end Ukraine's war with Russia is based on Kyiv giving up territory, sources say. Nvidia's results surprise Wall Street and stymie AI bubble fears. A court block of the new Texas congressional map is bad news for the White House. And an off-the-cuff remark signals a long winter for Japan-China ties. Plus, Trump signs the bill to release the Epstein files. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Listen 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

President Donald Trump defends the Saudi Crown Prince over the Khashoggi murder and threatens to pull ABC's broadcast licenses. Congress approves the release of the Epstein files, sending the bill to the Oval Office. Trump's approval rating falls to its lowest ever. And Bitcoin slides as the crypto market takes a battering. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

The UN Security Council greenlights President Trump's Gaza peace plan. After Trump's U-turn on the Epstein files, the House pushes forward on a vote. A judge finds evidence of government missteps in the case against ex-FBI director James Comey. And Bangladesh's former prime minister is sentenced to death for her student crackdown. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

In a 180, President Trump tells Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files and dismisses Marjorie Taylor Greene's claim that his attacks put her at risk. The Saudi crown prince, widely known as MbS, heads to the White House with a wish list. And the UK will announce a plan to make refugee status temporary. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Federal agents launch immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pope Leo hosts Hollywood stars at the Vatican. Gen Z-styled protests spread in Mexico, fueled by mayor's murder. Plus, a Tokyo bar is smashing beauty norms with muscle and protein shakes. Recommended read: The man who put Harry Potter on the map on his next chapter Listen to the latest episode of On Assignment "Trump vs the BBC". 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

President Trump cuts tariffs on coffee, beef, and hundreds of other grocery staples. The U.S. president threatens to sue the BBC for up to five billion dollars over an edited speech. Russia pounds Kyiv in one of its biggest attacks after Ukraine hits a Black Sea oil port. Plus, investigators chase stolen Louvre jewels through Antwerp's diamond underworld. Listen to the latest episode of On Assignment "Trump vs the BBC". 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

The BBC apologizes to President Trump over its editing of his January 6 speech but declines to pay him compensation. The U.S. is cutting tariffs on bananas and coffee to ease the burden on consumers. Starbucks baristas walk out in a push for a deal on pay. Why Hispanic shoppers are shopping online. Plus, Cleveland Guardian pitchers indicted in an alleged betting scheme. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

A severe water crisis has taps running dry in Tehran. What we know so far about the new Epstein emails. And the loophole that has blue states inadvertently sharing driver data with ICE. Plus, an opening at the Fed. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

Even as the end of the shutdown is in sight, it will be some time before U.S. flights are operating normally. One of President Trump's top supporters in the House – Marjorie Taylor Greene – pushes back after he says she's “lost her way.” And Australian teenagers will have to download their data and freeze their profiles or lose it all ahead of a world-first social media ban. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read 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

An end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history inches closer to the finish line. The next phase of the Gaza ceasefire is stalled and reconstruction work is likely to be limited to the Israel-controlled area. And a billion people take part in the world's biggest shopping event as China marks ‘Singles' Day'. Find today's recommended read 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