# Castro indicted, Hormuz fees, flotilla backlash and Colbert finale

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Podcast: [Reuters World News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reuters-world-news-7041116)
Published: 2026-05-21T10:03:00+00:00
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The U.S. indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro on murder charges. Iran is charging ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint – sometimes including fees for safe passage. Israel's parliament votes to dissolve itself pushing the country closer to a snap election Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could lose, while a video of his far-right police minister Itamar Ben Gvir taunting flotilla activists on their knees with their hands zip-tied behind their backs, sparks international outrage. And Stephen Colbert signs off, ending the Late Show’s 33-year history. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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