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Image for Trump says he needs to be involved in selecting Iran's next leader, Axios reports
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Trump says he needs to be involved in selecting Iran's next leader, Axios reports

March 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios on Thursday that he needs to be personall...

5th March, 2026

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US opposes IAEA board resolution condemning attacks on Ukraine's power grid

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, March 5 (Reuters) - The United States joined Russia, China, and Niger on...

5th March, 2026

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Israel orders residents to leave southern Beirut

BEIRUT, March 5 (Reuters) - Israel warned residents to leave Beirut's Hezbollah-controlled southern...

5th March, 2026

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As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 5 (Reuters) - Pope Leo released a video on Thursday praying th...

5th March, 2026

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More than 20,000 Israelis return since start of Iran war, ministry says

By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, March 5 (Reuters) - More than 20,000 Israelis have returned to the count...

5th March, 2026

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UK starts visa requirements for St. Lucians

CASTRIES, March 5 (Reuters) - Britain has introduced a visa requirement for St. Lucians effective fr...

5th March, 2026

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NATO's Rutte backs Macron's nuclear revamp but says US umbrella is ultimate guarantee

By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday welcomed...

5th March, 2026

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US-Israeli strikes on Iran in breach of international law, says Italian minister

ROME, March 5 (Reuters) - The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran which sparked the latest Middle East cris...

5th March, 2026

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French appeals court lowers charges against police officer facing trial for killing of teenager

By Juliette Jabkhiro PARIS, March 5 (Reuters) - A French police officer initially charged with murde...

5th March, 2026

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Russia and Ukraine to exchange 500 POWs over coming two days, Moscow says

MOSCOW, March 5 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners of war on each side on Thursd...

5th March, 2026

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France has authorised temporary presence of US aircraft on local bases, official says

PARIS, March 5 (Reuters) - France has authorised a temporary presence of U.S. aircraft on certain ba...

5th March, 2026

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Exclusive-NATO allies will keep supporting Ukraine despite situation in Iran, Rutte says

BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - NATO allies will keep supporting Ukraine despite the situation in Iran...

5th March, 2026