U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has ordered its missions abroad to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants, as the State Department prepares to expand social media vetting of foreign students. Germany's foreign minister has threatened unspecified measures against Israel over its actions in Gaza. And King Charles has expressed his love for a "strong and free" Canada during a brief symbolic visit after it faced annexation threats from Trump. 

*This episode has been corrected to reflect the fact that Buckingham Palace has not disclosed what form of cancer King Charles has been diagnosed with, except to say that it is not prostate cancer.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering new sanctions against Russia after a massive aerial attack on Ukraine. Dozens are injured after a car rams into a Liverpool FC victory parade. What to expect in the third week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial. Plus, phantom cows and missing millions spark scandal in Uruguay.

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Mexicans will vote for judges for the first time in a June 1 election. The shift from appointed judges has faced criticism, fueled by fears that organized crime may gain more influence. The government says electing judges will help root out corruption. On this episode of Reuters World News, Cassandra Garrison joins us from Mexico City to meet the judges on the ballot.

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The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students - forcing existing students to transfer to other schools or lose their status. A suspect has been charged with murder in the DC shooting of two Israel embassy aides, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has linked the shooting to hostility over his Gaza military offensive. And Trump’s "big, beautiful" tax bill heads to the Senate. 

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*This podcast has been updated after the House of Representatives passed President Trump's tax and spending bill.

The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill. Two Israeli embassy staff were killed in a shooting outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. U.S. President Donald Trump confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with false claims of white genocide. A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government violated his court order by attempting to deport migrants to South Sudan. Plus, the Trump administration is dropping police oversight spurred by the killing of George Floyd.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill faces a critical stress test in a rare late night House Rules Committee hearing. Britain has paused free trade talks with Israel as its foreign minister condemned a "monstrous" military escalation in Gaza. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa heads to the White House amid difficult U.S. relations. And what we know about the $175-billion Golden Dome missile defense shield. 

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U.S. President Donald Trump gets no concessions from Russia after a two-hour phone call with President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. Migrants who fail to leave the U.S. after a final deportation order are being hit with hefty fines. The UK and the European Union agree a deal to reset ties after Brexit. Plus, the financial impact from Moody’s U.S. downgrade.

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Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. U.S. President Donald Trump is due to discuss a proposed ceasefire with Russia's Vladimir Putin, hours after Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill has won approval from a key congressional committee. Plus, the violent crypto-related kidnappings sending shockwaves through France. 

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Elon Musk has stepped away from DOGE. His ninth Starship test flight could launch as early as next week, with a speech by Musk laying out his priorities for SpaceX. Space correspondent Joey Roulette joins the podcast to explore Musk's celestial ambitions and what SpaceX means to the world - and beyond. 

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The Boeing 747 jet offer to U.S President Donald Trump by Qatar would need to be stripped back for a security overhaul. Walmart shoppers won’t be able to dodge price hikes as Trump’s tariffs hit the shelves. Mexico is investigating the murder of an influencer during her livestream on TikTok.

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