World Report July 02: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
Jul 2, 2025
The podcast covers Trump’s bold claim about a potential 60-day ceasefire with Hamas. Canada and the U.S. are reviving trade talks, touching on contentious digital tax issues. CBS News settles a lawsuit tied to Trump for $16 million, while a jury grapples with a high-profile case involving Diddy. Venezuela faces international controversies, and British Columbia is on high alert for wildfires. The Dalai Lama’s controversial succession plan adds to the geopolitical tension with China.
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Trump Claims Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
- Donald Trump claims Israel is ready to agree to a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
- There has been no official confirmation yet, but it signals a potential diplomatic breakthrough.
Canada Drops Tax To Boost Trade Talks
- Canada dropped its digital services tax to resume trade talks with the U.S., aiming to build momentum for an agreement.
- The U.S. has not publicly reciprocated, but talks continue with a July 21 deadline.
CBS Settles Lawsuit With Trump
- CBS News' parent company agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump regarding a "60 Minutes" interview edit.
- The settlement funds go to Trump's future presidential library, not to him directly.