Reuters World News Trump postpones Iran energy strikes, LaGuardia and France elections
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Mar 23, 2026 Michel Rose, Paris-based Reuters correspondent who covers French politics and elections. He discusses the setback for France's far-right National Rally in municipal votes. He explains what the results mean for national races and the 2027 presidential landscape. Short, on-the-ground analysis with political context and implications.
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Trump Announces Five Day Pause On Strikes
- Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on strikes against Iranian power plants after what he called productive weekend talks.
- Reuters notes Iranian state outlets dispute direct communications and warn energy markets remain unsettled, rattling oil and stocks.
Deadly Runway Collision At LaGuardia
- An Air Canada regional jet from Montreal hit a fire truck at about 24 miles per hour on landing at LaGuardia, killing the pilot and co-pilot.
- The collision heavily damaged the plane nose and forced a full airport shutdown with grounded flights.
Airport Security Strained By Shutdown Absences
- TSA staffing hit record absences amid a partial U.S. government shutdown, prompting ICE agents to be deployed to help with airport crowd control.
- Officials stress ICE won't conduct immigration enforcement in terminals though President Trump said they would arrest illegal immigrants.