Best The Probe Bros Podcasts (2025)

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Tsunami warnings, UK and Palestinian statehood, EPA reversal and alien probe 12:06

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The Fed keeps rates unchanged despite Trump's pressure. A huge quake rattles Russia's Far East. Israel faces pressure as the UK joins France in saying it could recognize Palestinian statehood in September. Trump’s EPA targets key ruling underpinning all U.S. greenhouse gas rules. This episode has been updated to include the latest news on the Fed. …

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NY shooting, Trump’s Putin deadline and Murdoch’s deposition 12:32

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A gunman armed with an assault-style rifle kills four people inside a Manhattan skyscraper before killing himself. U.S. president Donald Trump sets a new deadline for Russia to act on Ukraine. And Trump asks a U.S. court to speed up a deposition of Rupert Murdoch in the president’s Epstein defamation case. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newslet…

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EU deal, China talks, Gaza aid and a Bezos-backed pick-up 12:34

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The U.S. agrees a trade deal with the European Union. Meanwhile, top U.S. and Chinese economic officials resume tariff talks in Stockholm. Israel announces a halt in military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza and new aid corridors into the enclave. And the back-to-basics EV pick-up created with funding from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. *…

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Gaza aid, Trump in Scotland, THC drinks and celebrity football 12:32

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Israel opens new aid routes in Gaza amid alarming reports of starvation. President Trump visits Scotland to talk trade and open a new golf course. The impact of tariffs on one legendary music company. Why alcohol companies are looking to get into THC, and the celebrities scooping up big European football leagues. Today's recommended read is on how …

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Palestinian statehood, Skydance-Paramount and Trump at the Fed 12:50

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Israel and the United States recall their delegations from Gaza ceasefire talks as France announces its plan to recognize a Palestinian state. The FCC approves the merger between entertainment giants Paramount Global and Skydance Media. President Trump spars with Jerome Powell in a rarevisit to the Federal Reserve. And Thailand and Cambodia exchang…

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Russia plane crash, Epstein files, EU-China, Tesla and Big 3 12:22

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A passenger plane carrying around 50 people has crashed in far eastern Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump was told in May he is in the Epstein files. Trump says a trade deal with China and the EU is close. Tesla posts its worst quarterly sales decline in over a decade. And the Big 3 automakers brace for the fallout of the U.S.-Japan trade deal. Si…

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Japan deal, Epstein, USAID contraceptives and Ozzy 12:06

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U.S. President Donald Trump has struck a tariff deal with Japan. The U.S. House goes into summer recess as pressure mounts for the release of all government documents on Epstein. The Trump administration is destroying 10 million dollars' worth of U.S-funded contraceptives meant for overseas. And tributes to Ozzy Osbourne as the "godfather of heavy …

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Breonna Taylor, EU’s ‘nuclear option’ and Golden Dome 11:53

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A U.S. judge sentences an ex-police officer to 33 months for violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor. A growing number of European Union countries are considering retaliation measures seen by many as a “nuclear option” if the bloc cannot reach a trade deal with the U.S. And President Trump’s Golden Dome project seeks a new partner after a feud…

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Ep.4 - Two dummies discuss 4th dimension - Does it have a Greggs? - Night time hallucinations 1:00:17

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Probing the wormhole episode 4 Part 1 - Are we 4th dimensional beings? In this episode we briefly forget how dumb we are attempt to discuss the 4th dimension, this talk was inspired by writings by Rudolph Steiner. Part 2 - We had no topic or did any research here so we talk about G having possible hallucinations when sky-watching naked! Plus - Prob…

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Afghan evacuees, forest fires and Antarctica 12:38

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Days before President Donald Trump said he would help Afghan evacuees who fled their country and were stuck in the UAE, cables reveal the Emirati government had already begun returning them to Afghanistan. The U.S. Forest Service is struggling to cope with an increase in wildfires, as cuts under the Trump administration hit home. And scientists are…

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Syria, Japan, Coke sugar and equal pay in women’s sports 11:54

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Residents say no gunfire heard Sunday morning in Syria's Sweida. Japan's exit polls show a defeat for the ruling party coalition in the upper parliament. The fight for equal pay in U.S. women's basketball is on court, while in the UK a female footballer reaches a milestone. Plus, Trump's push for Coke to use cane sugar. Recommended read: Sleepless …

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Wegovy and the future of childhood obesity 38:42

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Teenagers in the United States are using Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs at quickly rising rates. On this special episode of Reuters World News, we look at the decisions facing parents and children in the battle against childhood obesity. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the…

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Damascus, Powell, immigration and a Mars rock 12:50

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A U.S.-brokered ceasefire takes hold in Syria as the interim president promises to protect the rights of the Druze minority. Trump says he's not planning to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell. Trump's approval rating on immigration drops to its lowest point. And the biggest piece of Mars ever to make it to earth sells for a record $5.3 million. Sign up …

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Epstein, Air India, ‘Japanese First’ party and three-person IVF 12:48

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U.S. President Donald Trump orders the release of grand jury documents in the Epstein case. A cockpit voice recording from the Air India flight that crashed last month suggests the captain cut the flow of fuel to the plane's engines. An upstart far-right party is gaining ground ahead of elections this weekend in Japan. And the three-person IVF tec…

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Putin unfazed, Patriots, Afghan data leak and Emmys 12:16

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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin intends to keep fighting in Ukraine until the West engages on his terms for peace. U.S. President Donald Trump says weapons are already being shipped to Ukraine as NATO countries in Europe work out the details of a scheme to supply Kyiv. The details of a secret British plan to bring thousands of Afghans to the UK b…

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Trump’s Russia ultimatum, China's diplomacy and strawberry pasta 12:33

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U.S. President Donald Trump gives Russia a 50-day deadline to end the Ukraine war. China ramps up its soft power as Beijing capitalizes on U.S. foreign aid cuts. And Wimbledon tennis champion Iga Swiatek's favorite food - strawberry pasta. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Re…

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Ep.3 - Squatter jar man petroglyphs - Plasma bum discharge - Ancient Astronaut legends 1:11:01

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Probing the wormhole episode 3 In part 1 we discuss the strange petroglyphs found across the globe and the possibility that some of the images could all be linked to one man and a jar! In part 2 we take a tour of Africa with Tom and explore myths of primitive ancient cultures and tribes, now we're not saying that these myths have anything to do wit…

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DOJ departures, Air India, trade war windfall and Club World Cup 12:42

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Large numbers of staff are leaving the DOJ department that is leading the fight in U.S. courts for President Donald Trump’s controversial policies. The fuel switch locks are now the focus of the investigation into last month's Air India Dreamliner crash, but the full investigation could take a year. Trump plans a 30 percent tariff on most imports f…

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The hardening of NATO's northern frontier 21:38

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Along the border of Finland and Russia, tensions reminiscent of the Cold War have resurfaced. We visit the forested 832-mile frontier, Europe’s longest with Russia. 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 …

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Kyiv life, birthright citizenship and a Congo mission 11:50

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Ukraine’s capital buzzes by day even after nights of terror – hear how its residents navigate the contrast. A judge has blocked Trump’s attempt to deny citizenship rights to babies born in the U.S. Plus, how a U.S. mission to push a Trump deal in Congo unravelled. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World…

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Texas warnings, Brazil tariffs, OpenAI and TikTok 12:44

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Texas officials have come under fire over whether they could have done more to warn people about the deadly flash flooding. U.S. President Donald Trump slaps a hefty 50 percent tariff on Brazil. And in tech, OpenAI ventures into browsing, while TikTok unveils plans for a new U.S. app. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to th…

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Copper, critical minerals, 'Trump effect' and SCOTUS 11:53

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U.S. President Donald Trump broadens his trade war, slapping a 50% tariff on copper. The White House's 'Trump Effect' website takes credit for investment made before his term began. We look at how U.S. buyers ofcritical minerals can bypass China’s export ban. And the Supreme Court has cleared the way for Trump to pursue mass federal layoffs. Sign u…

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Tariffs, Netanyahu, Gaza plans and Musk’s political ambitions 12:46

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U.S. President Donald Trump fires off more than a dozen letters to countries as he pushes back the tariff deadline. Hopes fade as rescue efforts continue for Texas flood victims. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes a charm offensive to the White House, while a controversial new plan for Gazans emerges. Trump says he will resume weapons …

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Ep.2 - AI will us destroy us all so be nice to it when asking for podcast intros! 1:15:03

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Probing the wormhole episode 2 In part 1 We ponder the impact of AI of humanity after recent warnings by Daniel Kokotajlo in part 2 Tom tells us about his experience with humming (yes! were only on episode 2 and were already stuck for content!) We discuss the Schuman resonances, Out of body experiences, dreams, the gateway tapes and the ideas of It…

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Texas flooding, Trump-Musk, Netanyahu in Washington and Ukraine landmines 12:56

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Rescue teams are searching flood-stricken central Texas for a fourth day, looking for dozens of people still missing after catastrophic flooding. President Donald Trump calls Elon Musk's plans to form a new political party "ridiculous". Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he believes his discussions with Trump will help advance talks on…

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Ep.1 - Lou Elizondo's unvetted UAP photos - Alien abduction of Barney Rubble 1:09:29

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In part one of our very first episode we discuss why Lou Elizondo keeps publishing numerous photographs of supposed UFOs that simply turn out to have very simple explanations, Who is vetting these images? A blind man? In part 2 Tom tells the famous tale of the abduction of Betty and Barney Rubble, we talk theories on the abduction phenomena and our…

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Trump’s bill victory, Putin call, Ukraine and Diogo Jota 11:22

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US President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation clears its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress – we look at how he persuaded hawks and skeptics. After a “disappointing” call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump is set to speak to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Plus, Liverpool and Portugal mourn Diogo Jota. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World n…

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Trump's tax bill passes, jobs report, Diogo Jota and Gaza 12:03

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The U.S. House passes President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending bill, cementing his command of Congress. June saw solid U.S. jobs growth. Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash. Hamas says it’s considering Trump’s ceasefire plan. Plus, how USAID cuts to rape survivor kits risk lives in Congo. *This podcast ha…

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Diddy, tax bill and UK gilts 12:48

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*Updated. Sean "Diddy" Combs is found guilty on prostitution charges, but cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering counts that could have put him behind bars for life. The tax bill on its way to a U.S. House vote and UK bonds move on tears in parliament.Find our recommended read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Lis…

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Big Beautiful Bill's Senate pass, heat domes and Dalai Lama 11:25

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The U.S. Senate has passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill. The development is likely to irk Elon Musk whose company subsidies have been threatened because of his criticism of the bill. Europe and the US have suffered under recent heat domes - what are they? Tiny Tuvalu, threatened by rising sea levels, seeks assurance f…

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Canada U-turn, vote-a-rama, ICE raids and birthright 13:03

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Canada has scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms in a bid to advance stalled trade negotiations with the United States. Senate Republicans pushed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill forward in a marathon weekend session. Farmers and workers say ICE raids are leaving crops unharvested in California…

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Australia’s mushroom trial 25:07

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A triple murder case with a culinary twist is transfixing Australia and the rest of the world. Erin Patterson is accused of using poisonous mushrooms concealed in a Beef Wellington lunch to kill three elderly relatives of her estranged husband. The jury in her trial is expected to begin considering its verdict next week. In this special episode of …

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SCOTUS rulings, tax bill, shadow Fed and Bezos wedding 12:23

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We look at some of the hurdles Congress will face to pass U.S. President Donald Trump's tax bill by the July 4th holiday. Investors worry about a "shadow" Fed chair. And Venice gets ready for Jeff Bezos' wedding extravaganza. *The episode has been updated with the latest news on the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World n…

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Iran crackdown, NATO promises, Mamdani and vaccines 13:16

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Updated to include: Iran's stance on renewing talks with the U.S., Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's public appearance, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on South Carolina's effort to defund Planned Parenthood and Israel stopping aid deliveries from entering northern Gaza. Iran looks inward and intensifies an internal security crackdown with mass a…

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Iran’s nuclear sites, Gaza aid, Netanyahu and NYC mayoral primary 12:30

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Updated to include the latest announcement that the US and Iran will meet next week. A fragile ceasefire appears to be holding between Iran and Israel as an intelligence report says the U.S. failed to destroy Iran's nuclear sites. The strikes are still being seen as a boost for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The U.S. is set to give mil…

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Israel-Iran ceasefire, escalation fears and NATO 11:33

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Israel says Iran has violated a ceasefire announced by U.S. President Trump and has ordered new strikes. A Reuters/Ipsos poll taken before the ceasefire shows Americans are anxious about conflict. And leaders at this week’s NATO summit hope to impress Trump with a big new defense spending goal. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for t…

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Iran’s options, uranium stockpiles and Trump on regime change 13:06

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Iran considers its options after U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. President Donald Trump raises the possibility of regime change in Tehran. Plus, the fate of Iran’s stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium is unclear. Recommended read: Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Texas test Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter …

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The future of Iran 22:39

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For decades, Iran was able to project power across the Middle East using its network of proxies. That meant any strikes against it could threaten to trigger a formidable response. But Israel's recent attacks have exposed just how vulnerable Tehran is. In this special episode of Reuters World News, we look at how Iran went from monarchy to Islamic …

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Two-week Iran deadline, Putin, LA Lakers and immigration 12:53

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U.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide on U.S. action in Iran within two weeks as European leaders meet to try and coax Tehranback to the negotiating table. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’skeeping a close eye on developments in Iran – a close ally of Moscow’s. The $10 billion sale of LA Lakers basketball is the largest ever of a …

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Trump’s Iran decision, MAGA and visa vetting 11:43

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U.S. President Donald Trump keeps everyone guessing if he’s decided whether to join Israel’s strikes against Iran. The prospect of U.S. involvement in Iran has laid bare a divide in Trump’s MAGA base. And the administration resumes student visa appointments but will scrutinizeapplications’ online presence for any hostility towards the U.S. *Note: T…

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‘Unconditional surrender,’ US options in Iran and the Fed 11:32

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U.S. President Donald Trump considers his options, includingjoining Israel in strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. And the Fed keeps rates steady as it seeks more certainty on U.S. tariff policy. *The episode has been updated with the latest news on the Fed's decision, and Iran's Supreme Leader rejecting Trump's demand to surrender. Sign up for t…

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Tehran evacuation call, expanded travel ban and China's slimmer pigs 12:35

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U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran as Israel and Iran attack each for a fifth straight day. The administration is weighing adding 36 countries to the U.S. travel ban. And why China wants slimmer pigs. Note: This episode has been corrected. The original script said prosecutors accused the Minnesota shooting suspect of …

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Minnesota suspect arrest, Israel and Iran and the G7 12:07

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Vance Boelter, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker and her husband, has been arrested. Strikes between Iran and Israel enters their fourth day, with Iran lauding its ‘new method’ as missiles hit Tel Aviv and Haifa - while Israel threatens that Tehran residents will pay the price for the attacks. The conflict w…

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Drone wars 20:46

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An ominous buzzing in the sky. Swarms of killer AI drones. Fields of fiberoptic grass. The weird future of drone warfare is here. The conflict in Ukraine has proven to be a testing ground for the next generation of weaponry. How will the proliferation of these small, cheap devices change the way wars are fought in the future? Business of war corres…

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Israel strikes Iran, Air India crash, Boeing and Abrego Garcia 12:33

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Israel hits Iran’s nuclear facilities and kills military leaders as Tehran retaliates with drones. Rescuers are scouring buildings after an Air India plane crash kills over 240 – the first for a Boeing Dreamliner. And Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongly deported from Maryland to El Salvador,is seeking sanctions against the Trump administration. S…

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Air India crash, US Middle East evacuations, Islamic State and ICE raids 13:15

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A London-bound Air India plane with more than 200 on board has crashed in Ahmedabad. The U.S. is pulling personnel out of the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. Middle Eastern leaders and Western allies warn that Islamic State could exploit the fall of the Assad regime to stage a comeback in Syria and Iraq. An immigration raid at a meat pr…

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Curfew in LA, World Cup countdown and vaccine confidence 12:39

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Hundreds of U.S. Marines arrive in Los Angeles as California’s Governor Gavin Newsom warns “democracy is under assault” and a downtown curfew takes hold. With one year to go until the 2026 World Cup, we look at how the immigration crackdown may complicate travel plans for soccer fans. And experts say that RFK Jr’s firing of independent CDC advisers…

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Marines in LA, prisoner swaps, Philippine impeachment trial and Warner Bros. 12:03

2M ago12:03

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The Trump administration orders Marines into Los Angeles as it intensifies raids on suspected undocumented immigrants. Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war in the first of a series of planned swaps. Philippine senators prepare for the impeachment trial of Vice PresidentSara Duterte. And Warner Bros Discovery splits streaming from cable TV i…

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LA protests, National Guard and tax bill 12:12

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National Guard troops have been deployed on the streets of Los Angeles, as police and protesters clash over federal immigration raids. It’s a move California Governor Gavin Newsom calls ‘unlawful.’ And after Elon Musk denounced Trump’s tax and spending bill – what’s next for its future. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to …

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China's dominance in critical minerals 18:48

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Decades ago, China foresaw what the U.S. didn't - a future dependent on critical minerals. Now, the U.S. is playing catch up as China’s export controls threaten global supply chains. Join Laurie Chen, Ernest Scheyder and Jarrett Renshaw to hear the latest on critical minerals, particularly what China’s dominance means for the modern world. Listen t…