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Maine ICE protests, Hormuz, Congo Ebola politics and Paramount lawsuit
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- Reuters World News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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- 597
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Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens another blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and demands a 20% toll on cargo. Protesters are on the streets of Maine after the second deadly ICE shooting in the U.S. in a week. Bangkok weighs surprise night-time safety checks on venues after a deadly pub fire. Congo’s M23 rebels use an Ebola outbreak in their territory to showcase leadership. And 12 states sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros deal which would be the biggest merger in Hollywood 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