Iran’s internet blackout, Portland shooting and Russia’s ballistic missile
Iran’s internet blackout, Portland shooting and Russia’s ballistic missile  
Podcast: Reuters World News
Published On: Fri Jan 09 2026
Description: Iran is cut off from the Internet as anti-government protests spread. Federal agents shoot two people during a traffic stop in Portland as protests intensify nationwide over the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis. And Russia fires an intermediate‑range ballistic missile in strikes on Ukraine. Recommended Read - Meta created ‘playbook’ to fend off pressure to crack down on scammers, documents show Find our 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