Italy ready to mitigate economic impact of Iran crisis, minister says
By Angelo Amante ROME, March 5 (Reuters) - Italy is ready to protect its economy and households from the fallout of the Middle East crisis and is finalising measures to support exporters as energy prices rise and shipping routes come under strain, Fo...
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Exclusive-NATO allies will keep supporting Ukraine despite situation in Iran, Rutte says
BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - NATO allies will keep supporting Ukraine despite the situation in Iran, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Reuters on Thursday. "Many leaders in Europe and the United States, Canada say it has to be 'and, and': ...
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European shares edge higher after Asia surge
By Marc Jones LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - The Iran conflict drove oil prices higher again on Thursday, keeping contained pressure on Europe's markets after reports of de-escalation efforts and a massive stabilisation package for South Korea's bourses t...
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Analysis-AI fears temper interest as private equity firms weigh data company deals
By Milana Vinn, Amy-Jo Crowley and Echo Wang NEW YORK, March 5 (Reuters) - Financial data provider FactSet caught the eye of Thoma Bravo and Hellman & Friedman in recent months, with both private equity firms running the numbers on a potential acquisit...
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Revolut files for US bank charter, names Duransoy as US CEO
By Tatiana Bautzer and Lananh Nguyen NEW YORK, March 5 (Reuters) - Britain's Revolut applied for a U.S. bank charter and appointed former Visa executive Cetin Duransoy as its new CEO for the United States, the fintech company announced on Thursday. Re...
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Lilly launches employer-connect platform to broaden weight-loss drug access
March 5 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly said on Thursday it had rolled out a platform to help employers connect with organizations offering low-cost benefits and comprehensive obesity-care programs, aiming to widen access to its blockbuster weight-loss drug, Z...
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Kennedy's new US autism panel to examine potential causes
By Leah Douglas and Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) - A U.S. autism advisory board remade by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to include vaccine skeptics aims to steer federal research spending toward investigating causes of the co...
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Some US medical schools to teach nutrition under government deal
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) - About a fourth of U.S. medical schools will expand their nutrition education offerings this autumn as part of a deal with the administration of President Donald Trump, according to a senior official wit...
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Mexico steps up investigations into fuel smuggling by drug cartels
By Stefanie Eschenbacher MEXICO CITY, March 5 (Reuters) - Mexico has expanded a probe into fuel smuggling at sea ports highlighted in a 2025 Reuters investigation into cartel-linked fuel crimes, according to a government document reviewed by the news a...
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Factbox-Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of White House and Washington
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is pursuing an ambitious remaking of Washington, from a $400 million White House ballroom to a 250-foot arch and a renovated Kennedy Center. Trump's sweeping redesign efforts would...
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