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Yemen retakes Strait, Spain early election, Nobels (Updated)

Oct 5, 2026 · 13m

Summary

This Reuters World News episode covers Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calling for snap elections amid housing protests, and Yemeni forces pushing back Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait with Saudi air support. The report also examines the U.S. Supreme Court’s new term, focusing on its rulings regarding President Trump’s executive powers, and notes Flávio Bolsonaro’s strong performance in Brazil’s presidential first round.

Topics discussed

Intro and daily headlines Sponsor: Nordstrom Rack Spain PM calls for snap elections Yemeni forces secure Bab al-Mandab Strait Analysis: Saudi-Houthi conflict dynamics Brazil: Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round Sponsor: Nordstrom Rack US Supreme Court new term and Trump cases Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics Nobel Peace Prize speculation and candidates Sponsor: Nordstrom Rack Outro and where to find more news
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