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World News Weekly Wrap-up Podcast
World News Weekly Wrap-Up
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World News Weekly Wrap-Up

May 3, 2026

What do we have this week?

Trump claims hostilities in Iran ‘have terminated’ in letter sent to top US lawmakers. Trump says he’ll review a new plan from Iran. Germany’s defence minister has said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from his country was “foreseeable”, as the Nato military alliance says it is seeking clarification from Washington. Prices surge, jobs disappear as war strains Iran’s economy. The cost of living crisis shapes Niue election as voters seek economic relief at the polls.

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