Iran fighting flares, oil bets, UK votes and Attenborough turns 100
5/8/202613 min
President Donald Trump insists the ceasefire is holding after U.S. and Iranian forces clash in the Gulf. A Reuters investigation reveals $7 billion of well-timed bets on falling oil prices were placed just before Trump’s Iran announcements. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party hemorrhages support in local elections. Tennessee Republicans carve up Memphis's majority-Black congressional district. And Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday. Listen to the 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
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First 90 secondsKim Vinnell· Host0:00
Hi, I'm Kim Vennell in Wanganui, New Zealand. It's Friday, May 8th. Today, [gentle music] Iran and the US trade attacks in the most serious outbreak of fighting since the ceasefire was announced. Results are coming in for UK elections seen as a litmus test of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's hold on power. Protests in Tennessee over another redistricting plan targeting Memphis' majority Black district. And Sir David Attenborough turns 100. This is Reuters World News, bringing you everything you need to know from the front lines in 10 minutes, seven days a week.
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Kim Vinnell· Host1:18
[jet engine roaring] Fighting has broken out once again between the US and Iran in a serious