In a conversation with Fox News, President Trump expressed eagerness about potentially facing Barack Obama in an election. Despite hints about a third-term run, Trump acknowledged the constitutional limitation of two terms. While he enjoys his role, his focus remains on his current term without exploring legal possibilities for another run.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Hungary on April 2, his office said on Sunday, defying an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The ICC issued warrants for Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant over allegations of crimes against humanity and war crimes -- including starvation as a method of warfare -- in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
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