Wednesday, March 26, 2014

World News Review

» Schumer announces he will vote to keep government open, likely avoiding shutdown
13/03/25 19:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
Senate Democrats remained tight-lipped on Thursday after meeting on the fast-approaching government funding deadline.

» WATCH: 92-year-old grandpa does the most adorable thing for his granddaughter
13/03/25 19:15 from ABC News: ABCNews
The thoughtfulness of cutting out the newspaper clip and sending it is too adorable.

» Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
13/03/25 18:49 from BBC News - World
The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the crisis.

» Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstructing justice at court-martial
13/03/25 18:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
A military court-martial convened this week on charges alleging Jack Teixeira violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

» Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall expelled, suspended
13/03/25 18:32 from ABC News: ABCNews
Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian protests last year have been suspended, expelled or had their degrees temporarily revoked.

» Columbia disciplines students for protests as activists seek to block school from sharing records
13/03/25 18:21 from World news
Mahmoud Khalil and seven current students sued Columbia University on Thursday in a bid to block the school from producing disciplinary records to a House committee as school officials said they were sanctioning students involved in pro-...

» Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated; slams 'sham' admin declaration
13/03/25 18:16 from ABC News: ABCNews
The order includes workers fired from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

» White House pulls CDC nominee because they didn’t have the votes: Sources
13/03/25 18:09 from ABC News: ABCNews
Minutes before his confirmation hearing, the White House pulled David Weldon's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

» Government shutdown: Which parks, museums and monuments could be closed?
13/03/25 18:07 from ABC News: ABCNews
The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.

» Trump keeps talking about making Canada the 51st state. Is he serious?
13/03/25 17:50 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump continued to belittle Canada and threaten it with joining the United States as the economic war with the country continued.

» US swings behind TotalEnergies’ vast Mozambique gas project
13/03/25 17:44 from FT.com - World
Trump administration frees up $4.7bn loan to French company that was frozen since 2021

» What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if government shuts down?
13/03/25 17:38 from ABC News: ABCNews
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming deadline.

» Violent police clashes at Argentine pensioners’ protest leave one in coma – video
13/03/25 17:36 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
More than 1,000 riot police were deployed outside the Argentine Congress building after football fans joined a protest by pensioners on Wednesday. Retirees have been gathering each week to demand an increase in the pension and the restor...

» FirstFT: Senator Steve Daines offers to act as US intermediary to China
13/03/25 17:29 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s conditions for a ceasefire and Taiwan’s bid to bring back military courts

» Putin sets tough conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
13/03/25 17:28 from FT.com - World
Russian president indicates Moscow is unwilling to drop maximalist demands

» Judge orders immediate rehiring of fired US government workers
13/03/25 17:23 from FT.com - World
Ruling is latest setback for Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive

» Senate Democrats tight-lipped after huddling over looming government shutdown
13/03/25 17:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
Senate Democrats remained tight-lipped on Thursday after meeting on the fast-approaching government funding deadline, creating a heightened prospect for a shutdown.

» Experts say Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can't be deported without due process
13/03/25 17:16 from ABC News: ABCNews
The White House says the secretary of state can revoke the visa of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- but experts tell ABC News it can't happen without due process.

» Trump’s son talks golf not politics in meeting with Scotland’s first minister
13/03/25 17:12 from FT.com - World
John Swinney discusses investment with Eric Trump as tariff war intensifies and activists target Turnberry

» White House transfers background checks for top staff from FBI to Pentagon: Sources
13/03/25 17:04 from ABC News: ABCNews
The White House has quietly told the FBI to halt background checks on dozens of the president's top staffers and has transferred the process to the Pentagon, sources say.

» Starmer suffers cabinet uprising over UK spending cuts
13/03/25 16:39 from FT.com - World
Opposition grows to plans in areas such as welfare but prime minister insists he will not bend rules to allow more borrowing

» S&P 500 tumbles into ‘correction’ on fresh Trump tariff threats
13/03/25 16:32 from FT.com - World
Gold surges to all-time high as investors seek safety amid doubts over Ukraine ceasefire

» Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene on blocks to his birthright citizenship order
13/03/25 16:23 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to significantly narrow nationwide injunctions blocking his order redefining birthright citizenship in the U.S.

» Trump stands by tariff plans after threatening EU: 'I'm not going to bend at all'
13/03/25 16:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
The announcement came in response to tariffs issued by the European Union.

» Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs
13/03/25 16:17 from ABC News: ABCNews
House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.

» Nato 'might have to get involved' in US takeover of Greenland, says Trump – video
13/03/25 16:05 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
The US president, Donald Trump, said he thinks 'Nato might have to get involved' in the US takeover of Greenland as the country needs it 'for national security'. When asked about a 'potential annexation' of Greenland during a meeting wit...

» Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be 'deterrent' for Russia
13/03/25 15:46 from BBC News - World
Andrzej Duda tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen he is confident Donald Trump has a plan to handle Russia.

» Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ to retaliatory tariffs
13/03/25 15:40 from FT.com - World
Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the US

» Spain’s Sánchez calls for cyber and climate to count as defence spending
13/03/25 15:37 from FT.com - World
Spanish premier says ‘our threat is not Russia bringing its troops across the Pyrenees’

» Fired Education Department worker: 'We got the sense that we were disposable.'
13/03/25 15:26 from ABC News: ABCNews
Joe Murphy worked at the Education Department for almost 20 years.

» Putin says any Ukraine ceasefire should ‘lead to long-term peace’
13/03/25 15:13 from World news
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle with U.S. ceasefire proposals, but said there were details that needed to be worked out, perhaps in a phone call with president Trump.

» In legislative maneuver, House GOP blocks Trump tariffs vote amid shutdown threat
13/03/25 15:00 from ABC News: ABCNews
House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.

» Is Putin ready for a ceasefire or playing for time?
13/03/25 14:51 from BBC News - World
Russia is ready for a halt in fighting, says Vladimir Putin, but he says there are "nuances".

» 'Huawei lobbyists' held in Belgium raids over EU corruption
13/03/25 14:40 from BBC News - World
The prosecutor's office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media.

» 98 protesters arrested at Trump Tower sit-in for detained activist Mahmoud Khalil
13/03/25 14:35 from ABC News: ABCNews
Hundreds of protesters staged a sit-in in the lobby of Trump Tower, calling for the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist.

» Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036
13/03/25 14:31 from World news
Comcast and the International Olympic Committee have agreed on a new deal that expands the company’s broadcast reach and extends its media rights for the Olympic Games through 2036.

» Drugmaker merger turns the page on a dark chapter of US history
13/03/25 14:27 from FT.com - World
Real-world pain lies behind a big win for several Wall Street vulture funds

» Tulip Siddiq used fake signature to transfer flat to sister, Bangladeshi prosecutor alleges
13/03/25 14:19 from FT.com - World
Former UK City minister implicated in Dhaka corruption inquiry

» LIVE: ABC News Live
13/03/25 14:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

» Romania’s contentious ban on a far-right candidate
13/03/25 14:17 from FT.com - World
Authorities should release more evidence of why Călin Georgescu has been blocked

» Putin says Russia in favor of ceasefire proposal, but 'there is a nuance'
13/03/25 14:11 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, landed in Moscow on Thursday morning for discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

» Judge orders thousands of fired probationary federal employees reinstated
13/03/25 14:04 from ABC News: ABCNews
The order includes workers fired from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

» Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground
13/03/25 13:58 from BBC News - World
At least 17 soldiers from Malawi and South Africa have been killed in DR Congo.

» Kremlin told U.S. it didn’t want Trump’s Ukraine-Russia envoy at peace talks 
13/03/25 13:55 from World news
President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia was excluded from high-level talks on ending the war after the Kremlin said it didn't want him there, a U.S. administration official and a Russian official tell NBC News.

» Kremlin told U.S. it didn't want Trump's Ukraine-Russia envoy at peace talks
13/03/25 13:55 from World news
President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia was excluded from high-level talks on ending the war after the Kremlin said it didn't want him there, a U.S. administration official and a Russian official tell NBC News.

» Starmer faces down calls to change UK fiscal rules to avoid welfare cuts
13/03/25 13:54 from FT.com - World
Increasing number of Labour MPs are calling for tweaks to Rachel Reeves’ financial constraints

» From daring invasion to rapid retreat: the end of Ukraine’s Kursk gambit
13/03/25 13:44 from FT.com - World
‘Our problems started long before,’ says Ukrainian soldier after seven months in the occupied Russian region

» Wall Street stocks sink on fresh Trump tariff threats
13/03/25 13:35 from FT.com - World
Gold surges to all-time high as investors seek safety amid doubts over Ukraine ceasefire

» States sue to block dismantling of Education Department
13/03/25 13:31 from ABC News: ABCNews
The lawsuit asks a judge to immediately pause the Trump administration's mass firings and declare that the dismantling of the Department of Education unlawful.

» LIVE: Pres. Trump meets with NATO secretary general: ABC News Live
13/03/25 13:31 from ABC News: ABCNews
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

» Comcast-owned NBC agrees $3bn deal to broadcast Olympic Games beyond 2032
13/03/25 13:12 from FT.com - World
Traditional broadcasters are facing competition from streamers for lucrative sports events

» Supreme Court justice's sister receives bomb threat at her home: Police
13/03/25 13:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
The sister of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was targeted with a bomb threat on March 8, according to the Charleston Police Department.

» Putin voices doubts over US proposal for Ukraine ceasefire
13/03/25 12:59 from FT.com - World
Russian president indicates Moscow is unwilling to drop maximalist demands

» White House withdraws nomination of vaccine-sceptic pick to head health agency
13/03/25 12:55 from FT.com - World
U-turn on candidacy of Dave Weldon to lead Centers for Disease Control a rare setback for Donald Trump

» Starmer to abolish NHS England
13/03/25 12:49 from FT.com - World
PM says move will slash bureaucracy and bring health system ‘back into democratic control’

» Watch: Putin responds to US ceasefire proposal
13/03/25 12:47 from BBC News - World
The Russian president said he was in favour 30-day ceasefire but added there were 'nuances'.

» UK statistics agency delays release of trade data after finding error
13/03/25 12:40 from FT.com - World
Move by Office for National Statistics will fuel questions over quality of its figures following problems with jobs survey

» Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU alcohol imports
13/03/25 12:36 from FT.com - World
US president demands bloc scraps proposed duty on US whiskey

» Code Name Caesar: The Man Who Photographed Assad's Torture Victims
13/03/25 12:28 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
For more than two years, a junior officer in the Syrian military, his wife and a friend risked their lives to collect evidence of the atrocities being committed by the regime. Their work changed the world's view of Bashar al-Assad. And i...

» Germany’s Merz offers concessions to Greens over ‘historic’ spending plan
13/03/25 12:25 from FT.com - World
Chancellor-to-be vows greater share of investments for green transition as outgoing Bundestag reconvenes to debate bills

» Five ways Europe can boost growth — fast
13/03/25 12:24 from FT.com - World
The EU has to act decisively if it is to adapt to a radically altered geopolitical landscape

» Donatella Versace steps down as creative director of namesake fashion house
13/03/25 12:23 from FT.com - World
Italian designer hands over to Dario Vitale after nearly 30 years as group nears sale

» Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation
13/03/25 12:23 from ABC News: ABCNews
Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not run for U.S. Senate or governor in the state of Michigan, potentially clearing the way to mount a run for president in 2028.

» Putin responds to US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, says he's 'for it' but has concerns
13/03/25 12:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, landed in Moscow on Thursday morning for discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

» Donald Trump urged to appoint special envoy to China
13/03/25 11:59 from FT.com - World
Senator Steve Daines offers to act as intermediary in effort to secure meeting with President Xi Jinping

» Trump urged to appoint special envoy to China
13/03/25 11:59 from FT.com - World
Senator Steve Daines offers to act as intermediary in effort to secure meeting with President Xi Jinping

» WATCH: Blood moon set to rise as total lunar eclipse
13/03/25 11:40 from ABC News: ABCNews
NASA’s Noah Petro shares the best ways to catch the eclipse and what it reveals about our closest cosmic neighbor.

» WATCH: Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat
13/03/25 11:36 from ABC News: ABCNews
American hunting influencer Sam Jones is sparking backlash overseas after posting a video appearing to show her taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia.

» Brussels proposes collective arms purchases for EU member states
13/03/25 11:34 from FT.com - World
Response to Trump’s policies would shift decision-making power in Europe

» Israel hits Syrian capital for first time since new regime established
13/03/25 11:29 from FT.com - World
Military claim to have struck a Palestinian Islamic Jihad headquarters in Damascus is denied by the militant group

» Israel strikes Syrian capital in warning to new leader
13/03/25 11:29 from FT.com - World
Strike targeting Palestinian group is first since interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa established control

» Peace talks are in parallel universe, say Ukraine front-line troops
13/03/25 11:26 from BBC News - World
Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield say they don't expect to see the war end any time soon.

» Influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its mother
13/03/25 11:26 from ABC News: ABCNews
An American influencer is under fire in Australia for sharing a social media video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother.

» Russian captain held by UK police for longer over North Sea crash
13/03/25 11:25 from FT.com - World
Starmer says authorities must ‘get to the bottom’ of Monday’s shipping incident

» Schumer says Democrats will block GOP funding bill, raising shutdown alert
13/03/25 11:24 from ABC News: ABCNews
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.

» Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns
13/03/25 11:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
Ethics experts are sounding the alarm that the president's event with Elon Musk could eliminate the lines of proper objectivity from elected officials.

» 21 state AGs sue to block Department of Education's dismantling
13/03/25 11:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
The lawsuit asks a judge to immediately pause the Trump administration's mass firings and declare that the dismantling of the Department of Education unlawful.

» Donatella steps down as Versace creative director
13/03/25 11:16 from BBC News - World
Versace is facing a creative shift as Prada looks to potentially buy the Italian fashion house.

» Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir
13/03/25 11:11 from BBC News - World
Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.

» WATCH: New research on the bond between you and your dog
13/03/25 11:08 from ABC News: ABCNews
Think you can tell how your dog feels by its bark or behavior? New research suggests we may not be as in tune with our pets as we think.

» WATCH: George Clooney makes Broadway debut
13/03/25 11:03 from ABC News: ABCNews
The actor stars in the limited engagement stage adaptation of his 2005 movie "Good Night and Good Luck" as journalist Edward R. Murrow.

» Western unity is still on display in Bosnia — but for how long?
13/03/25 11:00 from FT.com - World
There is a risk that the Balkans will turn into a European security problem once again

» Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar on abortion law, Musk, Trump during debate
13/03/25 10:54 from ABC News: ABCNews
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford sparred over abortion law, as well as Elon Musk, during a debate.

» White House withdraws David Weldon's nomination to be Trump's CDC director: Sources
13/03/25 10:54 from ABC News: ABCNews
Minutes before his confirmation hearing, the White House pulled David Weldon's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

» Brussels proposes collective weapons purchases for EU member states
13/03/25 10:46 from FT.com - World
Response to Trump’s policies would shift decision-making power in Europe

» ‘Rent-a-chair’ salons create crisis for hairdressing bosses
13/03/25 10:45 from FT.com - World
Businesses registering workers as self-employed are undercutting rivals

» Putin visits Kursk as Russian forces claim further advances in region – video
13/03/25 10:40 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Vladimir Putin has visited Kursk for the first time since Ukraine partly invaded the Russian region in a surprise August 2024 offensive. In footage broadcast on state television, the Russian president visited the armed forces' command ce...

» Belgium targets Huawei in EU corruption probe
13/03/25 10:39 from FT.com - World
Chinese company’s offices in Brussels raided as part of cash-for-influence investigation

» Brussels proposes collective weapon purchases for EU member states
13/03/25 10:32 from FT.com - World
Response to Trump’s policies would shift decision-making power in Europe

» Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says
13/03/25 10:31 from BBC News - World
Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year.

» Russia says it does not want a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine
13/03/25 10:25 from FT.com - World
Putin’s foreign policy adviser says Moscow wants long-term settlement taking its interests into account

» Andy Burnham pushes for £200mn in government funding for Old Trafford regeneration
13/03/25 10:22 from FT.com - World
Mayor makes case for state support for development plans around Manchester United’s new stadium

» AG Pam Bondi forms DOJ team to work with DOGE on cost-cutting efforts: Sources
13/03/25 10:05 from ABC News: ABCNews
AG Pam Bondi has established an internal DOJ team to work with Elon Musk's DOGE group to facilitate the review of the Justice Department's various divisions, sources say.

» U.S. Influencer Draws Ire in Australia for Taking Baby Wombat From Its Mother
13/03/25 10:00 from TIME: Top World Stories
U.S. influencer Sam Jones will have her visa reviewed, Australian officials said.

» Why the Trump administration is wrong about an energy crisis in the US: Experts
13/03/25 09:49 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Trump administration has expended a lot of energy into sparking the idea that there is a looming energy crisis in the U.S.

» Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU champagne, other alcohol products
13/03/25 09:41 from ABC News: ABCNews
The announcement came in response to tariffs issued by the European Union.

» Putin demands Kursk total victory ahead of Moscow talks with Trump envoy
13/03/25 09:24 from ABC News: ABCNews
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a command center in Kursk on Wednesday, ordering troops there to "destroy" all Ukrainian formations.

» Kremlin aide says proposed ceasefire is just 'a temporary respite for Ukraine' – video
13/03/25 09:24 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Russian foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said the 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States to pause the war in Ukraine is 'nothing more than a temporary respite for the Ukrainian military'. Ushakov, a former ambassador to Washingto...

» Donatella Versace steps down as head of Versace
13/03/25 09:23 from World news
Donatella Versace announced on Thursday that she is stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace, ending her nearly 30-year-long stint at the Italian luxury fashion empire's helm.

» Donatella Versace steps down as head of fashion house Versace
13/03/25 09:23 from World news
Donatella Versace announced Thursday that she is stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace, ending her nearly 30-year-long stint at the Italian luxury fashion empire's helm.

» Donatella Versace steps down as head of Italian fashion house
13/03/25 09:23 from World news
Donatella Versace announced Thursday that she is stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace, ending her nearly 30-year-long stint at the Italian luxury fashion empire's helm.

» Mallinckrodt and Endo to combine after emerging from bankruptcy linked to opioid crisis
13/03/25 09:22 from FT.com - World
Groups have resolved billions of dollars in claims for selling highly addictive painkillers

» It’s time for Europe’s deep tech companies to go big
13/03/25 09:20 from FT.com - World
Reasserting technological sovereignty is becoming increasingly urgent

» The Trump team administering economic shock therapy
13/03/25 09:10 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, government spending hit a record high last month

» How We Chose the World’s Greatest Places 2025
13/03/25 09:03 from TIME: Top World Stories
TIME solicited nominations of places including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks, and more from around the world.

» Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years
13/03/25 08:57 from BBC News - World
Police say the man, who set a fire to escape, was held captive by his stepmother from age 11. He weighed 68 pounds when he was freed.

» Fewer Americans file for jobless claims, signaling a still-healthy US labor market
13/03/25 08:53 from ABC News: ABCNews
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor market

» Trump pardons convicted lawmaker once represented by the White House counsel
13/03/25 08:43 from ABC News: ABCNews
Trump pardons convicted Tennessee lawmaker once represented by the White House counsel.

» 'Killed in front of our eyes': How the Pakistan train hijacking unfolded
13/03/25 08:40 from BBC News - World
Passengers tell the BBC of the 30-hour siege and their escape.

» US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark slowdown fears
13/03/25 08:30 from FT.com - World
Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six months

» How social media can help catch war criminals – video
13/03/25 08:29 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
In Sudan, fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, appear to have filmed and posted online videos of themselves glorifying the burning of homes and the torture of prisoners. These videos could be used by intern...

» How social media is helping catch war criminals – video
13/03/25 08:29 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
In Sudan, fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, appear to have filmed and posted online videos of themselves glorifying the burning of homes and the torture of prisoners. These videos could be used by intern...

» Taiwan’s president seeks to bring back military courts
13/03/25 08:26 from FT.com - World
Lai Ching-te’s plans aim to strengthen armed forces against threat from China but could widen country’s partisan divide

» Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU alcohol
13/03/25 08:25 from ABC News: ABCNews
The announcement came in response to tariffs issued by the European Union.

» Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. booze over tax on U.S. whiskey
13/03/25 08:20 from World news
President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the European Union in response to the region's retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., further escalating tensions between two longtime trading partners.

» Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. wine and liquor over tax on U.S. whiskey
13/03/25 08:20 from World news
President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the European Union in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey, further escalating tensions between two longtime trading partners.

» Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. wine and liquor
13/03/25 08:20 from World news
President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the European Union in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey, further escalating tensions between two longtime trading partners.

» US team in Moscow for Ukraine talks as Russia retakes key town
13/03/25 08:09 from BBC News - World
A Kremlin aide says the talks are proceeding, but rejects the ceasefire proposal Ukraine agreed to.

» Inside the world of turbocharged turnkey homes
13/03/25 08:00 from FT.com - World
Designers and developers are creating a superstrata of ready-to-move in property, with elevated stagings of collectible art and design

» German spy agency 'believed Covid likely started in lab'
13/03/25 07:51 from BBC News - World
German media uncovers details of an assessment carried out by spying agency BND in 2020 but never published.

» German spy agency supported Covid lab leak theory, reports say
13/03/25 07:51 from BBC News - World
China denies German media reports of an assessment carried out by spying agency BND in 2020 supporting the theory.

» Chinese unions tell employers to stop asking women about their marital status
13/03/25 07:50 from World news
Several Chinese trade unions have issued notices to companies to stop asking female jobseekers about their marital and childbearing status.

» Want to get married or have kids? Companies hiring in China are being told to stop asking
13/03/25 07:50 from World news
Several Chinese trade unions have issued notices to companies to stop asking female jobseekers about their marital and childbearing status.

» BBC Verify: How Ukraine lost territory to Russia in Kursk
13/03/25 07:49 from BBC News - World
An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

» BBC Verify: What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk?
13/03/25 07:49 from BBC News - World
An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

» What to Know About the Tensions Between Iran and the U.S. Under Trump
13/03/25 07:42 from TIME: Top World Stories
Trump wrote to Iran's Supreme Leader in an attempt to jump-start talks over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.

» Education Department cuts agency that measures student performance
13/03/25 07:40 from ABC News: ABCNews
Education Department cuts agency that compiles 'Nation's Report Card' and measures student performance.

» WATCH: Cop delivers pizza when delivery driver sees 8-foot gator hiding
13/03/25 07:39 from ABC News: ABCNews
The incident occurred on Sunday in Bradenton, Florida, when police were responding to a report of an 8-foot alligator wandering through the neighborhood, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

» Starmer says he will abolish NHS England
13/03/25 07:36 from FT.com - World
Prime minister says move will slash bureaucracy and bring health system ‘back into democratic control’

» The Trump backlash offers Starmer a mainstream moment
13/03/25 07:36 from FT.com - World
Prospect of reaching peak populism is an opportunity

» WATCH: Exploring a 130-year-old shipwreck in Lake Superior
13/03/25 07:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
Explorers have discovered the wreck of a cargo ship, the Western Reserve, that sank in a storm over 130 years ago in Lake Superior.

» FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs
13/03/25 07:21 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s frontline visit and a new FT film on Nvidia’s rise

» Stock futures even Thursday amid trade war and looming government shutdown
13/03/25 07:11 from ABC News: ABCNews
Stocks futures were again showing jitters early Thursday, after a reprieve for the S&P and NASDAQ on Wednesday amid President Donald Trump's trade war.

» Protesters clash with police after Argentina cuts pension budget
13/03/25 07:05 from World news
Clashes broke out in Buenos Aires during a street protest by retirees against government budget cuts that they say are lowering their living standards. Soccer fans decided to join the weekly protest after police dispersed the pensioners ...

» ‘Gender numeracy gap’ is hitting women’s earnings power
13/03/25 07:04 from FT.com - World
One in three UK women say they would not apply for jobs that require working with numbers or data

» Europe, stronger together
13/03/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
With wise policy, rearmament can for once be a source of unity rather than division

» Tips from the top: Iré Hassan- Odukale’s favourite Lagos eateries
13/03/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
The Lagos-born co-founder of the acclaimed London restaurant Ikoyi shares his top addresses

» U.S. influencer criticized in Australia for taking baby wombat from its mother
13/03/25 06:51 from World news
A U.S. influencer has drawn criticism in Australia, including from the country’s prime minister, for filming herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother.

» Influencer's theft of baby wombat from mother sparks fury
13/03/25 06:51 from World news
A U.S. influencer has drawn criticism in Australia, including from the country’s prime minister, for filming herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother.

» Putin retakes largest Russian town held by Ukraine as Trump's envoy heads to Moscow
13/03/25 06:46 from World news
Kremlin forces have retaken the largest town in the Kursk region and expect roll back all Ukrainian gains in the area, the Russian defense ministry said.

» Kremlin aide dismisses U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire proposal as just a chance for Kyiv's forces to regroup
13/03/25 06:46 from World news
Russia sees the ceasefire suggested by the U.S. and Ukraine as little more than a chance for Kyiv's forces to regroup, a senior aide to Vladimir Putin said.

» Kremlin aide dismisses U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire proposal as Putin visits front line
13/03/25 06:46 from World news
Russia sees the ceasefire suggested by the U.S. and Ukraine as little more than a chance for Kyiv's forces to regroup, a senior aide to Vladimir Putin said.

» Putin says he supports ceasefire with Ukraine, but may need to call Trump
13/03/25 06:46 from World news
Russia sees the ceasefire suggested by the U.S. and Ukraine as little more than a chance for Kyiv's forces to regroup, a senior aide to Vladimir Putin said.

» 'Stranded' astronauts' return delayed after SpaceX launch postponed
13/03/25 06:44 from BBC News - World
Nasa's SpaceX mission will could try again on Thursday as part of the effort to retrieve Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.

» Russia says its forces have retaken key Kursk town of Sudzha
13/03/25 06:15 from FT.com - World
Push comes as Russian and US officials gear up for another meeting to discuss end to Ukraine war

» Pope Francis marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with condition improving
13/03/25 06:14 from World news
Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia.

» Pope Francis marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with his condition improving
13/03/25 06:14 from World news
Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia.

» Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with his condition improving
13/03/25 06:14 from World news
Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia.

» US team lands in Moscow for Ukraine talks as Russia retakes key town
13/03/25 06:10 from BBC News - World
The Kremlin says talks are planned with the US but adds: "Let's not get ahead of ourselves."

» Runner who hit opponent in head with baton faces assault and battery charge
13/03/25 06:07 from ABC News: ABCNews
A high school track athlete faces a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery after a viral video showed her hitting a competitor's head with her baton during a race.

» South Korea charges air force pilots with criminal negligence in accidental bombing of village
13/03/25 05:55 from World news
South Korean military investigators charged two Air Force pilots on Thursday with criminal negligence over an accidental bombing of a village last week.

» Philippine ex-leader Duterte takes responsibility for drug war as he faces possible ICC trial
13/03/25 05:53 from World news
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs,” as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court.

» Ex-Philippine leader Duterte takes responsibility for drug war as he faces possible ICC trial
13/03/25 05:53 from World news
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs,” as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court.

» US team headed to Moscow for Ukraine talks as Russia retakes key town
13/03/25 05:49 from BBC News - World
The Kremlin says US negotiators are en route but adds: "Let's not get ahead of ourselves."

» Police battle unlikely combination of retirees and soccer hooligans in Argentina riots
13/03/25 05:44 from World news
Argentine retirees and soccer fans clashed with police during a protest in Buenos Aires against the economic policies of President Javier Milei.

» Exploiting the Arctic?: "What Trump Wants to Do with Greenland Is a Mystery to Me"
13/03/25 05:37 from SPIEGEL ONLINE - International
U.S. President Donald Trump has cast a covetous gaze at Greenland. But why? In an interview, Greenland expert Paul Bierman explains why the exploitation of natural resources on the island is difficult, expensive and has generally not bee...

» Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake
13/03/25 05:31 from BBC News - World
Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.

» The argument would-be reformers haven’t yet made on cash Isas
13/03/25 05:30 from FT.com - World
Individuals might be making the wrong savings choices for their goals

» Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman
13/03/25 05:26 from FT.com - World
Travel restrictions and asset freeze orders are due to expire on Saturday

» Wombat row: See how you go with a baby crocodile - Australian PM
13/03/25 05:21 from BBC News - World
The Australian PM has criticised a US influencer after she stole a baby wombat from her mother.

» Influencer who stole baby wombat criticised by Australian PM
13/03/25 05:21 from BBC News - World
Influencer who stole baby wombat criticised by Australian PM.

» Why the Trump administration is wrong about an energy crisis in the US
13/03/25 05:12 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Trump administration has expended a lot of energy into sparking the idea that there is a looming energy crisis in the U.S.

» Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
13/03/25 05:05 from World news
Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges.

» India arrests crypto administrator with Russia links wanted by US
13/03/25 04:53 from BBC News - World
Aleksej Besciokov is wanted by the US for allegedly laundering money and violating sanctions.

» South Africa in 'uncharted waters' as budget splits coalition government
13/03/25 04:34 from BBC News - World
The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.

» Chinese hotpot chain compensates 4,000 diners after teenagers pee in soup
13/03/25 04:15 from BBC News - World
A video of two teens urinating into the broth in a Shanghai outlet is being shared widely online.

» US influencer draws backlash for stealing baby wombat from mum
13/03/25 04:11 from BBC News - World
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese suggests she tries it with a crocodile: "See how you go there".

» US team headed to Moscow for Ukraine talks as Putin visits Kursk
13/03/25 03:44 from BBC News - World
President Trump says he can "do things financially" that would be painful for Russia if the war continues.

» Duterte's first night in a jail cell is a pivotal moment for the ICC
13/03/25 02:39 from BBC News - World
Duterte's arrest sends a strong signal that even powerful individuals may be held accountable for their actions.

» Duterte's first night in ICC custody is a pivotal moment for the court
13/03/25 02:39 from BBC News - World
Duterte's arrest sends a strong signal that even powerful individuals may be held accountable for their actions.

» small caged mammal confessions
13/03/25 02:01 from FT.com - World
mammal, I’m throwed and I don’t know what to do

» Nato’s Rutte meets Trump with Europe’s security on the line
13/03/25 02:00 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: France’s plan to save European steel

» Inflation: don’t cheer yet
13/03/25 01:30 from FT.com - World
Plus China’s Two Sessions

» BAE in early talks with Japanese groups to collaborate on drones for fighter jets
13/03/25 01:03 from FT.com - World
Smaller pilotless planes could be used to suppress defences before combat aircraft enter danger zones

» Poland’s president urges US to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Call from Andrzej Duda aimed at deterring future Russian aggression likely to be viewed as highly provocative in Moscow

» Overseas managers have ‘no real advantage’ in Asia active ETFs
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Senior executive at State Street says expertise in other markets will carry little weight

» What Japan can teach the US in an age of boycotts
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
The country wanted to do everything itself and largely still does

» What if Ukraine decides to fight on without America?
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Although Kyiv has agreed to a potential ceasefire, most people in the country expect the war to continue and retain the will to keep battling

» Would $50 oil really be good for the US?
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Bosses warn potential consumer benefits would be offset by squeezed domestic shale industry

» US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark economic worries
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six months

» Beware America’s fake fiscal conservatives
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Republicans are indulging in budgetary chicanery in order to preserve Trump’s tax cuts

» Station F: flying the flag for France tech and AI development
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Of the Paris-based incubator’s 40 best-performing start-ups, 34 have artificial intelligence at the core of their business

» Industrial strategy turns from green to battleship grey
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Trump’s hard line on Ukraine and Nato poses difficult choices for the UK’s defence industry

» Boss of bankrupt Northvolt urges Europe to invest in homegrown battery sector
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Industry executives criticise ‘strategic failure’ by Swedish government and Brussels for allowing start-up to fail

» Big budget Saudi TV series stirs controversy in Middle East
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Iraq and Iran have banned mega production focused on seventh century schism between Sunni and Shia Muslims

» China’s obesity crisis is big business
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Pharmaceutical groups are rushing to dominate market that will grow to 900mn people by 2030

» Germany’s stagnant economy dents investment in consumer start-ups
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Funding increased to €7bn last year but it is a far cry from the 2021 peak of more than €17bn

» Lights out at Northvolt
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
The collapse of the battery maker hurts Europe’s bid to rival China

» Europe's response to the threat from Trump
13/03/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Post-war security and trade framework crumbles under new US leadership

» SpaceX mission to bring home Starliner astronauts postponed due to hydraulic issue
13/03/25 00:38 from ABC News: ABCNews
A SpaceX mission was canceled on Wednesday to bring home a pair of astronauts who have been on the ISS since June.

» USAID cuts could be ‘death sentence’ for Afghan women studying abroad
12/03/25 23:47 from World news
A group of more than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban regime to study in Oman say they are at risk of imminent deportation to Afghanistan after their U.S.-funded scholarship was canceled as part of the Trump administration’s cuts to ...

» USAID cuts could be 'death sentence' for Afghan women studying abroad
12/03/25 23:47 from World news
A group of more than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban regime to study in Oman say they are at risk of imminent deportation to Afghanistan after their U.S.-funded scholarship was canceled as part of the Trump administration’s cuts to ...

» A man called Bombshell fires up Zimbabwe's succession battle
12/03/25 21:16 from BBC News - World
Zimbabwe's leader faces a backlash from key allies over efforts to extend his time in office.

» China steels itself for Trump turmoil with ‘DeepSeek’ congress
12/03/25 20:48 from FT.com - World
Language at annual session of parliament indicates Beijing’s shifting priorities amid AI breakthroughs and US tariffs

» China steels itself for Trump turmoil with ‘DeepSeek congress’
12/03/25 20:48 from FT.com - World
Annual session of rubber stamp parliament highlights Beijing’s shifting priorities amid AI breakthroughs and US tariffs

» EPA takes aim at toxic protections, begins massive deregulation campaign
12/03/25 20:39 from ABC News: ABCNews
EPA takes aim at water, air and toxics protections as part of massive deregulation campaign.

» Investors fly in as New Zealand pitches itself as ‘safe haven’
12/03/25 20:29 from FT.com - World
Christopher Luxon looks to put country ‘squarely on the map’ after Jacinda Ardern era

» Investors fly in as New Zealand pitches itself as ‘safe harbour’
12/03/25 20:29 from FT.com - World
Christopher Luxon looks to put country ‘squarely on the map’ after Jacinda Ardern era

» New Zealand pitches itself as ‘safe harbour’ for foreign investments
12/03/25 20:29 from FT.com - World
PM Christopher Luxon looks to put country ‘squarely on the map’ after Jacinda Ardern era

» Bondi's deadline passes on finding 2nd amendment violations of Biden's actions
12/03/25 20:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
Attorney General Pam Bondi is looking into whether Biden administration policies infringe on Americans' right to bear arms.

» SpaceX launch that aimed to get stranded astronauts home postponed
12/03/25 20:16 from BBC News - World
Nasa's SpaceX mission will could try again on Thursday as part of the effort to retrieve Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.

» 'Stranded' astronauts return delayed after SpaceX launch postponed
12/03/25 20:16 from BBC News - World
Nasa's SpaceX mission will could try again on Thursday as part of the effort to retrieve Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.

» US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs
12/03/25 20:04 from BBC News - World
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.

» 'Do you feel guilty?' - Watch BBC reporter challenge smuggler as he follows lethal drugs trade
12/03/25 19:52 from BBC News - World
Quentin Sommerville gains access to a cartel's operation as the US grapples with hundreds of thousands of opioid deaths.

» Pakistan rescues remaining hostages after militants kill more than 20 hostages in train hijack
12/03/25 19:51 from World news
Pakistani security forces freed the remaining passengers from a train that was hijacked by an armed militant group. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on the rescue operations. 

» Putin visits Kursk as Russia pushes back Ukrainian troops in captured region
12/03/25 19:42 from FT.com - World
Moscow’s soldiers step up offensive just hours after Kyiv backs 30-day, US-brokered armistice

» What happens if the US government shuts down?
12/03/25 19:25 from FT.com - World
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisis

» SpaceX mission to bring home Starliner astronauts postponed
12/03/25 19:15 from ABC News: ABCNews
A SpaceX mission was canceled on Wednesday to bring home a pair of astronauts who have been on the ISS since June.

» NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services
12/03/25 19:12 from ABC News: ABCNews
NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.

» US regulator backtracks on request to delay Amazon Prime trial
12/03/25 19:11 from FT.com - World
Federal Trade Commission lawyer had initially cited ‘extremely severe’ resource shortfall before changing tack

» Remaining migrants at Guantanamo Bay moved to Louisiana to await deportation
12/03/25 19:06 from ABC News: ABCNews
All of the remaining migrants being held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba have been moved to Louisiana over the last two days, according to a U.S. official.

» Judge blocks 'unlawful' Trump order targeting Clinton 2016 law firm
12/03/25 18:59 from ABC News: ABCNews
A federal judge entered an emergency order barring the Trump administration from implementing parts of its executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie.

» Pentagon 'cherry picked' studies to support transgender ban, judge says
12/03/25 18:40 from ABC News: ABCNews
A judge on Wednesday signaled that she was deeply skeptical that the Pentagon's handling of transgender service members complies with federal law.

» 6 American prisoners, including veterans, released from Kuwait
12/03/25 18:39 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Americans, many of whom are veterans and former military contractors, were convicted on drug charges, a representative for their families told ABC News.

» Trump administration live updates: Senate Dems won't back GOP bill to avoid shutdown
12/03/25 18:38 from ABC News: ABCNews
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.

» Captain of container ship in North Sea collision is Russian, owner says
12/03/25 18:36 from FT.com - World
Police have arrested the 59-year-old on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter

» Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to debate about Trump, Musk and key issues
12/03/25 18:36 from ABC News: ABCNews
A closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court election takes center stage as Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-backed Susan Crawford are set to debate.

» Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators 
12/03/25 18:35 from FT.com - World
UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the state

» Judge says 'need for speed' in detained Columbia activist's case
12/03/25 18:31 from ABC News: ABCNews
Authorities have not charged Khalil with a crime and the administration has not provided any evidence showing Khalil's alleged support for the militant group.

» Senate Democrats decline to back bill to avert US government shutdown
12/03/25 18:25 from FT.com - World
Republican-controlled House of Representatives had passed the measure on Tuesday

» US government closer to shutdown after Senate Democrats oppose bill
12/03/25 18:25 from FT.com - World
Republican-controlled House of Representatives had passed the measure on Tuesday

» EPA workers silenced as agency cancels hundreds of grants
12/03/25 18:17 from ABC News: ABCNews
EPA staffers have been told they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to monitor, according to multiple sources inside the agency.

» FirstFT: US to bolster defence against Chinese cyber attacks
12/03/25 18:15 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, the latest on the war in Ukraine and India boosts oil and gas exploration

» Trump says US team headed to Moscow for Ukraine truce talks
12/03/25 18:13 from BBC News - World
The president said he can 'do things financially' that would be painful for Russia if the war continues.

» Trade war escalates as Trump pledges more tariffs
12/03/25 18:11 from BBC News - World
Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs.

» Trump pledges to match EU and Canada's retaliatory tariffs
12/03/25 18:11 from BBC News - World
Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs.

» Trump administration says handling of USAID documents 'did not violate' federal laws
12/03/25 18:03 from ABC News: ABCNews
A USAID directive to destroy classified documents had been "seriously misapprehended," Trump administration attorneys wrote in a court filing Wednesday.

» 6 American prisoners in Kuwait released, land back in US, representative says
12/03/25 18:01 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Americans, many of whom are veterans and former military contractors, were convicted on drug charges, a representative for their families told ABC News.

» Poland charges Belarusian with sabotage on behalf of Russia
12/03/25 17:57 from FT.com - World
Prosecutors accuse suspect of trying to burn down a large retail store in Warsaw last year

» BBC Verify: Ukraine loses territory to Russia in Kursk
12/03/25 17:31 from BBC News - World
An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

» Kuwait Frees a Group of Jailed Americans
12/03/25 17:31 from TIME: Top World Stories
The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam Boehler, the Trump administration's top hostage envoy.

» AG Bondi to report back to Trump on whether Biden policies infringe on 2nd Amendment
12/03/25 17:28 from ABC News: ABCNews
Attorney General Pam Bondi is looking into whether Biden administration policies infringe on Americans' right to bear arms.

» Schumer says Democrats will block House funding bill
12/03/25 17:14 from ABC News: ABCNews
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.

» Trump administration live updates: Senate Dems won't provide votes for funding bill
12/03/25 17:06 from ABC News: ABCNews
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.

» Iran rejects nuclear talks as UAE delivers Trump's letter
12/03/25 16:58 from BBC News - World
The US president says he has proposed talks on a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert military action.

» Trump taps Michelle Bowman as Fed vice-chair for supervision
12/03/25 16:46 from FT.com - World
Champion of light regulation expected to be welcomed by Wall Street

» Carney ready to talk trade with Trump if 'there's respect for sovereignty'
12/03/25 16:31 from BBC News - World
Prime minister-designate's comments follow Canada's reciprocal tariffs on US imports after Trump slapped taxes on steel and aluminium.

» Trump administration live updates: Senate Democrats won't vote on GOP funding bill
12/03/25 16:31 from ABC News: ABCNews
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.

» S&P and Nasdaq close up, Dow closes down after turbulent day amid trade war
12/03/25 16:21 from ABC News: ABCNews
An escalating global trade war hammered markets in recent days.

» US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
12/03/25 16:20 from FT.com - World
Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growth

» WATCH: Partially blind artist overcomes vision loss to create stunning paintings
12/03/25 16:06 from ABC News: ABCNews
Meet Ed Urena, an artist who turned vision loss into inspiration, using his talent to express himself despite a challenging eye condition.

» Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record
12/03/25 15:58 from FT.com - World
Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data shows

» WATCH: Boy gets tricked into emotional dirt bike surprise
12/03/25 15:54 from ABC News: ABCNews
Case Stevens wanted a dirt bike for two years. His family got him a toy bike before wheeling in the real surprise behind his back.

» 'Upsetting': Civil servants across the US part of Department of Education's layoffs
12/03/25 15:53 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Department of Education's mass layoffs on Tuesday affected some 1,315 employees -- including civil servants around the country.

» 100 dead after separatist militants hijack Pakistan train
12/03/25 15:52 from World news
Militants from the Baloch Liberation Army blew up a railway line and opened fire on the Jaffar Express train in rural Pakistan, prompting a rescue operation by the military. More than 400 people were on the passenger train, including 214...

» Eggciting news
12/03/25 15:48 from FT.com - World
The American egg shortage is lifting

» Former mafia boss shot dead on Grenoble motorway
12/03/25 15:46 from BBC News - World
Jean-Pierre Maldera's death comes ten years after the disappearance of his brother Robert.

» Hungary’s government targets LGBTQ community, dual citizens in proposed constitutional changes
12/03/25 15:45 from World news
Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they are deemed to pose a threat to the country...

» Hungary's government targets LGBTQ community, dual citizens in proposed constitutional changes
12/03/25 15:45 from World news
Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they are deemed to pose a threat to the country...

» After hitting Ukraine hard on peace talks, how far will Trump go to pressure Putin?
12/03/25 15:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
"I've gotten some positive messages, but a positive message means nothing," Trump said as he faced questions on what happens next with the Ukraine war ceasefire.

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