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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
IRAN CRISIS/
Iran names Khamenei's hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader, oil surges
DUBAI/JERUSALEM, March 9 (Reuters) - Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above $100 a barrel.
USA-CHINA/SUMMIT
Trump's China visit likely won't yield breakthrough, aims to maintain stability
BEIJING/WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - A summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping this month is unlikely to create room for even a limited reset of business and investment ties, five people briefed on preparations said.
U.S.
USA-TRUMP/VOTERACT
Trump again presses Congress on voter bill, says he will not sign other legislation
MIAMI, March 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to withhold his signature from any other legislation until Congress passes a Republican-backed voting bill, the latest escalation in his push to impose stricter voter requirements ahead of the November midterm elections.
NORWAY-USA/BLAST
Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been deliberate attack, police say
OSLO, March 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in Oslo was hit by a loud explosion early on Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries in what may have been a deliberate attack linked to the crisis in the Middle East, Norwegian police said.
BUSINESS
GLOBAL-OIL/
Oil surges over 25%, on track for record daily jump due to escalating Iran war
SINGAPORE, March 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices surged more than 25% on Monday to their highest levels since mid-2022 as some major producers cut supplies and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
CHINA-ECONOMY/INFLATION
China consumer inflation hits 3-yr high on holiday surge, producer deflation lingers
BEIJING, March 9 (Reuters) - China's consumer inflation accelerated to the highest in more than three years due to the effects of the Lunar New Year holiday, while producer deflation persisted as weak demand remained a drag on an economy facing stiff external challenges.
ENTERTAINMENT
IRAN-CRISIS/TRUMP-MEMES
SpongeBob, Iron Man and Call of Duty: Inside the US meme war against Iran
WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - The White House video begins with a scene from "Call of Duty," the action-packed, first-person shooter game.
SPORTS
CRICKET-T20-WORLDCUP-IND-NZL/
Cricket-Rampant India complete T20 World Cup treble, NZ fall short again
AHMEDABAD, India, March 8 (Reuters) - White-ball behemoth India etched their name deeper into cricketing history on Sunday as the first side to lift the men's Twenty20 World Cup for a third time with a ruthless demolition of New Zealand in a lop-sided final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
SOCCER-ITALY-MIL-INT/
Soccer-Milan edge Inter in derby to keep distant title chase alive
MILAN, Italy, March 8 (Reuters) - AC Milan claimed a vital 1-0 home victory over city rivals Inter Milan on Sunday with Pervis Estupinan's late first-half strike offering a glimmer of hope in the Serie A title race.
UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
USA-ELECTION/TRUMP-YOUTH (PIX, TV) (PIX) $(TV)$
Ahead of midterms, Republicans confront cooling support from young men over Trump policies
In a college library lined with volumes on America's greatest presidents, six young men who voted for Donald Trump gathered to size up his second term. Their verdicts ranged from guarded approval to disappointment, reflecting growing tension in a demographic that helped propel Trump to victory in 2024. While the students form a very small sample size, their mixed reviews - including criticism of what several called overly harsh immigration enforcement and frustration over the rising prices - mirror a broader shift in national polling that shows the Republican president is losing ground with young men.
9 Mar 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT
USA-CONGRESS/REPUBLICANS
House Republicans seek path for Trump agenda amid war and election headwinds
Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives will seek to advance President Donald Trump's legislative agenda at a Florida retreat this week, as war and rising costs put their fractious, paper-thin majority on the defensive ahead of November's midterm elections.
9 Mar 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
IRAN-CRISIS/USA-POLL
Reuters/Ipsos polling on Americans' views of US strikes on Iran
A Reuters/ipsos poll looks at American public opinion on President Donald Trump's administration's strikes on Iran.
9 Mar 17:00 ET / 21:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
TECH-CHILDREN/SAFETY (PIX) (TV)
Amid wave of kids’ online safety laws, age-checking tech comes of age
Tech companies are showing increased confidence in the capabilities of "age assurance" software that backers say can suss out an online user's approximate age using facial analysis, parental approval, ID checks and other digital clues. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have boosted the effectiveness and slashed the cost of these age-gating tools, as regulators are pushing ahead with aggressive new age-checking requirements for social networks, AI chatbots and porn purveyors.
9 Mar 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
MEXICO-TRADE/USMCA
Mexico presents a report on USMCA consultations
Mexico’s Economy Minister, Marcelo Ebrard, presents a report on the consultations regarding the United States–Mexico–Canada Trade Agreement.
9 Mar 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
HPE-RESULTS/
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q1 Results
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is expected to report 18.8% rise in first quarter revenue on Monday, driven by growing demand for its artificial intelligence-powered servers. Investors will be looking for commentary on competition from rivals Dell and Super Micro Computer and how HPE is navigating memory chip crisis.
9 Mar 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
USA-REALESTATE/SEXCRIMES
Jury deliberations continue in Alexander brothers sex trafficking trial
Jury deliberations are expected to continue on Monday in the sex trafficking trial of three wealthy brothers, including two of New York's top real estate brokers. Text coverage in the event of a verdict.
9 Mar 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
USA-COURT/
U.S. Supreme Court issues orders
U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue orders in pending appeals.
9 Mar 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
FASHION-PARIS/CHANEL (PIX)
Chanel Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026/2027 collection during Paris Fashion Week
Chanel presents its Fall/Winter 2026 womenswear collection during Paris Fashion Week.
9 Mar 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT
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