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Voters rocked by war and tariffs could add to market angst in upcoming elections

A pedestrian walks past posters for candidates in the upcoming Danish elections, in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little
A pedestrian walks past posters for candidates in the upcoming Danish elections, in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little

Iceland could become EU member in 2028, minister says

A general view of Bessastadir, the residency of the President of Iceland near Reykjavik, Iceland, January 17, 2024 REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
A general view of Bessastadir, the residency of the President of Iceland near Reykjavik, Iceland, January 17, 2024 REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Iran war fuels tensions in US Democratic primary races

Melat Kiros, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 1st Congressional District, meets with members of Washington, D.C.'s Ethiopian diaspora during an event at Punch Bowl Social in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Melat Kiros, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 1st Congressional District, meets with members of Washington, D.C.'s Ethiopian diaspora during an event at Punch Bowl Social in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Fetching votes: In Paris mayor's race, dogs dominate campaigns

FILE PHOTO: A dog waits outside a polling station for his owner during the first round of the French mayoral election, in Paris, France, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A dog waits outside a polling station for his owner during the first round of the French mayoral election, in Paris, France, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

Kazakhstan approves new constitution in referendum, exit polls say

Members of a Kazakh electoral commission count votes after polling stations closed on the day of a referendum on a new constitution in Almaty, Kazakhstan, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev
Members of a Kazakh electoral commission count votes after polling stations closed on the day of a referendum on a new constitution in Almaty, Kazakhstan, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev

Hungary's opposition Tisza party maintains lead as election nears, poll shows

FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party arrives at his election campaign tour in Balassagyarmat, Hungary, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party arrives at his election campaign tour in Balassagyarmat, Hungary, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

Swiss voters reject plan to cut funding for state broadcaster

FILE PHOTO: People stand next to posters about funding cuts to the SRG SSR (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation), ahead of the upcoming Swiss national referendum on March 8, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 15, 2026. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People stand next to posters about funding cuts to the SRG SSR (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation), ahead of the upcoming Swiss national referendum on March 8, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 15, 2026. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo

Air strikes, not occupation: Where Trump voters draw red lines on Iran

Even US President Donald Trump's most ardent supporters, however, warned that a large deployment of US ground troops in Iran would alarm them.
Even US President Donald Trump's most ardent supporters, however, warned that a large deployment of US ground troops in Iran would alarm them.

Hungary's opposition leads in polls, far-right party gains support

Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party arrives at his election campaign tour in Balassagyarmat, Hungary, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party arrives at his election campaign tour in Balassagyarmat, Hungary, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

UK immigration officers deny stealing cash from 'small boat' migrants

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.