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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