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Fighting reaches outskirts of Ukraine's stronghold Kostiantynivka

KYIV, May 2 (Reuters) - Russian troops are inching towards the city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's e...

2nd May, 2026

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Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says

May 2 (Reuters) - An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump would open ship...

2nd May, 2026

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NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany

PARIS, May 2 (Reuters) - NATO is working with the United States to understand the details of the U.S...

2nd May, 2026

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Motor racing - Former F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies at 59

May 2 (Reuters) - Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a racing crash and w...

2nd May, 2026

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Two killed in Russian attack on bus in Kherson

KYIV, May 2 (Reuters) - A Russian drone attack on a bus in Ukraine's southern city of Kherson killed...

2nd May, 2026

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Analysis-Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - More than two months into a conflict that has faile...

2nd May, 2026

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US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports

By Christian Martinez WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - Washington has warned European allies including...

1st May, 2026

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US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentag...

1st May, 2026

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US cautions Americans in UK to be alert after Britain raised threat level

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in London has cautioned Americans in the UK to stay a...

1st May, 2026

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Northern Irish police charge man with attempted murder after car bomb attack

LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - Police in Northern Ireland said on Friday a 66-year-old man had been charg...

1st May, 2026

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White House says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives

By Patricia Zengerle and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's adm...

1st May, 2026

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'Father Ted' creator Linehan cleared on appeal of criminal damage of trans woman's phone

LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - Graham Linehan, the Irish co-creator of hit British TV comedy show "Father...

1st May, 2026