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Zacharia out, Zelenskiy slams diesel deal, Oregon shooting (Updated)

Oct 16, 2026 · 13m

Summary

This Reuters World News episode covers the dismissal of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt after just seven days, alongside escalating tensions in the U.S.-Ukraine relationship over a diesel deal and Starlink restrictions. The report also details a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school, Houthi attacks on Yemen and Saudi Arabia, and a federal lawsuit challenging California mail-in ballots. Additionally, it highlights student protests in Albania and Tesla’s unveiling of its flying Roadster.

Topics discussed

Intro and daily headlines Sponsor message from Anthropic White House Press Secretary fired after seven days Zelensky criticizes US-Russia deal and Starlink limits Shooting at Oregon elementary school kills four Israeli settlers attack Palestinian olive harvesters Sponsor message from Anthropic Houthis attack Yemen's presidential palace Trump admin sues to stop CA mail ballot counting Albanian students protest PM Rama in Tirana Tesla unveils flying Roadster prototype Sponsor message from Anthropic Outro and subscription call to action
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