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Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president

PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further...

6th May, 2026

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French aircraft carrier group moving into Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) - France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier group is moving into the Red Se...

6th May, 2026

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China condemns Eswatini for being 'kept and fed' by Taiwan in travel row

BEJING/TAIPEI, May 6 (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday Eswatini's leaders were being "kept and fed...

6th May, 2026

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NATO must spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2030, Poland says

WARSAW, May 6 (Reuters) - NATO countries need to hit the alliance's target of spending 5% of gross d...

6th May, 2026

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Iran says it wants a 'comprehensive agreement' with US

May 6 (Reuters) - Iran will only accept "a fair and comprehensive agreement" in its negotiations wit...

6th May, 2026

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CS Anthem chemical tanker was second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz

By Timothy Gardner and Jonathan Saul BOSTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The CS Anthem chemical tanker exited...

5th May, 2026

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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio argued on Tuesday...

5th May, 2026

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Russian return to Biennale rattles Venice ahead of opening

By Angelo Amante VENICE, May 5 (Reuters) - The Russian Pavilion opened its doors at the Venice Bienn...

5th May, 2026

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US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition

By John Irish PARIS, May 5 (Reuters) - U.N. Security Council members will begin talks on Tuesday on...

5th May, 2026

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Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday...

5th May, 2026

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European shares dip as fresh US-Iran clashes rattle risk sentiment

May 5 (Reuters) - European shares nudged lower on Tuesday, with investors on edge after the U.S. and...

5th May, 2026

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Morning Bid: Freedom? What freedom?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee U.S. President Donald Trump's op...

5th May, 2026