First Thing: Trump-Biden rematch increasingly inevitable after New Hampshire primary

Trump edges closer to Republican nomination, but Haley says this race is far from over'. Plus, nuclear power output expected to break records in 2025

Good morning.

A sweep of the first two nominating contests on the 2024 primary season left Donald Trump in a strong position to seize the Republican party nomination and made a rematch with Joe Biden even more inevitable.

What did we learn in New Hampshire? The independent vote couldn't topple Trump, but it should still make him nervous. New Hampshire is known for its independent voting bloc - which comprises 40% of the electorate. Although independent voters were not able to lift Haley to victory, their support for her could create a problem down the road for Trump. Here are some other key takeaways from the day.

What else is happening in the Middle East? The US has carried out strikes in Iraq against three facilities linked to Iran-backed militia, the Pentagon has said, after a weekend attack on an Iraqi airbase that wounded US forces.