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Jobs, crime and keeping the lights on. The key issues in South Africa's election
South Africans vote in a national election on May 29, and for the first time since the end of apartheid 30 years ago polls suggest the ruling African National Congress party (ANC) is at risk of losing its parliamentary majority. Once the party of hope and change, the ANC is battling high unemployment and rising crime levels as well as issues with power supplies. Host Tara Oakes speaks with reporters Estelle Shirbon and Nellie Peyton on the key issues voters are grappling with...
Gaza aid pier, Trump’s DOJ plans and AI in soccer
The US completes a floating pier to deliver aid into Gaza. Former president Donald Trump plans to stack the US Department of Justice with loyalists if he makes a return to the White House. And English soccer teams use artificial intelligence to pinpoint future stars. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone...
Slovak PM shooting, Dutch far right, Jordan’s balancing act and Trump’s defiance
Europe is on edge after an assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. Netherlands agrees a deal for a right-wing coalition government. Jordan is caught between Iran and Israel, as it thwarts an Iranian-backed sabotage plot. And former president Donald Trump lays the groundwork for contesting any November election loss. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices...
New Caledonia riots, Lael Brainard interview and Blinken’s rock performance
Riots rage in New Caledonia, as France approves changes to voting rules in the French territory. President Biden’s top economic adviser – Lael Brainard – joins the Reuters World News podcast for an interview, as the US hits China with steep tariffs. Plus, Secretary of State Antony Blinken rocks out at a Kyiv bar. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone...
Biden’s China EV tariffs, Blinken in Ukraine and secret US-Taiwan drills
President Joe Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Ukraine to reassure Kyiv of American support. Reuters exclusively reports that the US and Taiwan quietly held joint military drills in the Pacific. And a January 6th Capitol officer and a rioter are both on ballots in US congressional primaries. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone...
Russia security shake-up, tent schools in Gaza, TikTok and Swiss neutrality
Russian president Vladimir Putin replaces his defence minister Sergei Shoigu. Gazan students do what they can to keep learning during war, including classes in tents. A busy week awaits TikTok in its US legal fight. And Swiss neutrality is under a spotlight as it prepares to host a summit on Ukraine. 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...
Is cow cuddling safe? And other bird flu questions
On this weekend episode we take a deep dive into bird flu. Reporters Julie Steenhuysen and Tom Polansek weigh in on what impact the latest outbreak is having on the industry, and what it really means for humans. And yes, there will be cow cuddling, which is a thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Israel at Eurovision, the US tractor glut and China’s sporty pets
Israel qualifies for the Eurovision final as the war in Gaza casts a shadow. Falling crop prices mean a glut of unsold tractors and combines. And as the pet and sports markets emerge as bright spots in the Chinese economy, we visit an obstacle course catering to both. 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...
Biden’s Rafah warning, Brazil floods and German politician attacks
President Joe Biden vows to withhold weapons from Israel if its forces make a major invasion of Rafah. Severe flooding in Brazil kills at least 100 people and displaces tens of thousands. And alarm in Germany over a string of violent attacks on politicians. 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...
Stormy Daniels, Biden's arms block, TikTok and Kashmir
Stormy Daniels takes the stand in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. The US halts a weapons shipment to Israel to try and head off an all-out Rafah incursion. TikTok and its Chinese owner ByteDance sue the US government. And Kashmir readies to vote in India's national election without the BJP. 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...