# Senate Republicans, Bangkok fire, Sam Neill and Iran's music

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Podcast: [Reuters World News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reuters-world-news-7041116)
Published: 2026-07-13T10:17:00+00:00
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The U.S. Senate is back in session but two of its most powerful Republicans are not, leaving its majority stretched thin after the death of Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell's absence due to ill health. A fire tears through a Bangkok pub killing dozens. In some of Havana's apartment blocks, when the lights go out, so does the water. The Iran war silences the country’s musicians. And actor Sam Neill has died. 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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