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Analysis-Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage
By Matt Spetalnick, David Brunnstrom and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's dramatic climbdown from his chilling threat to wipe out Iran's civilization has exposed the limits...
Apr 08, 2026
Analysis-NASA's lunar success sharpens focus on China's 2030 crewed landing goal
By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, April 9 (Reuters) - As NASA's record-breaking Artemis mission bolsters the U.S. path back to the moon, China's bid to land astronauts there by 2030 is taking on greater ge...
Apr 08, 2026
France's Macron urges US, Iran to respect ceasefire in Lebanon
April 8 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he told the leaders of Iran and the United States that he hoped a ceasefire between them would be respected in Lebanon and across...
Apr 08, 2026
North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability
By Heejin Kim and Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, April 9 (Reuters) - North Korea tested a new cluster-bomb warhead on a ballistic missile and an electromagnetic weapon this week, state media KCNA reported on Th...
Apr 08, 2026
Russian drones damage substation in Odesa region, Ukrainian officials say
April 8 (Reuters) - Russian drones damaged a power substation in Ukraine's southern Odesa region on Wednesday, while Moscow's forces repeatedly attacked areas in regions farther east, killing one pers...
Apr 08, 2026
Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation
ATHENS, April 8 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday it would be unacceptable for ships to have to pay a fee to cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has suggested, and ...
Apr 08, 2026
NASA Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry
By Joey Roulette HOUSTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Four astronauts traveling back to Earth from the far side of the moon on NASA's Artemis II mission spoke of their emotions as they wrapped up the unpreced...
Apr 08, 2026
UN condemns Israeli strikes on Lebanon, calls casualty reports 'appalling'
April 8 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Wednesday condemned a massive wave of Israeli strikes across Lebanon, saying reports that hundreds of people, including civilians had been killed and injured ...
Apr 08, 2026
US did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says
BUDAPEST, April 8 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said Tehran's negotiators thought the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreed to on Tuesday included Lebanon, but the U.S. had in fact not agreed ...
Apr 08, 2026
Mexico Senate confirms North America diplomat Velasco as foreign minister
By Raul Cortes MEXICO CITY, April 8 (Reuters) - Mexico's Senate confirmed Roberto Velasco, the current undersecretary for North America, to be the new foreign ministry, assuming the role at a pivotal ...
Apr 08, 2026
