Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset
5/9/202613 min
A U.S.-brokered, three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine begins, as Moscow marks WWII Victory Day with a scaled-back parade. Virginia's Supreme Court strikes down a Democratic congressional map, while Louisiana's redistricting battles roiling early voting. Reform UK emerges as the big winner in British local elections. Plus, the fate of LIV Golf's players after Saudi Public Investment Fund pulls funding. Watch the latest On Assignment episode: A conversation with Pulitzer winners 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 secondsChristopher Walljasper· Host0:00
Hi, I'm Christopher Walljasper in Chicago. It's Saturday, May 9th. Today, [upbeat music] Russia holds a scaled back Victory Day parade as a three-day ceasefire with Ukraine begins. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to stay on despite heavy losses in local elections. Virginia's Supreme Court throws out a Democratic redistricting map, boosting Republican hopes in November. And the future for LIV Golf's players is uncertain after Saudi backers pull out. 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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Christopher Walljasper· Host1:14
[gentle music] The US and Iran appear no closer to ending the conflict as the two sides trade fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with each side blaming the other