Crypto hack, Serbia's next prime minister, remembering Patrick Stewart
Summary
This Reuters World News episode covers a $6 billion hack on Binance, attributed to North Korean hackers, which has shaken the crypto market. The report also details a tech stock sell-off driven by AI spending concerns, a new attack ad campaign by meat producers against Republicans, and Pope Leo’s first-ever vote in a U.S. election. Additionally, it highlights an investigation into Iran’s secret military supply network, the political transition in Serbia featuring unconventional candidates, and the death of actor Sir Patrick Stewart.
Topics discussed
Introduction and daily headlines
Binance hack: $6B stolen and market reaction
US tech stocks sell off despite strong GDP
Farmers back Democrats in attack ads
Pope Leo casts first-ever ballot in US election
Iran's secret network for military supplies
US grants humanitarian parole to Flavio Bolsonaro
Serbia's unconventional next prime minister candidates
Sir Patrick Stewart dies at age 86
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