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Prince William pays tribute to last Battle of Britain pilot who has died at 105
Mr Hemingway, who is originally from Dublin, joined the RAF as a teenager before World War Two.BBC News - 6d -
The lessons from Ukraine that no one wants to learn
The hardest lesson to learn from the war in Ukraine is that there is still no substitute for allies who show up when the fighting begins.The Hill - 6d -
With Domestic Beer Drinking Declining, Barley Farmers Now Fear Tariffs
Export markets like Canada and Mexico are vital to this agricultural segment. Trump’s trade war now threatens threatens their business.Inc. - 6d -
Why has Netanyahu renewed Israel’s offensive against Hamas?
Israeli premier had sought to change terms of ceasefire deal, but critics say he has a personal interest in prolonging the warFinancial Times - 5d -
Why Did Israel Resume Airstrikes on Gaza? What to Know About the Attacks
The deadly airstrikes shattered a period of relative calm and raised the prospect of a return to all-out war.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump and Putin stress improving U.S.-Russia relations in phone call
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.CBS News - 5d -
Canada should call Trump’s bluff and drop all of its tariffs
Canada could win a trade war with the United States in a counterintuitive way, with a bit of political jiu-jitsu.The Hill - 4d -
Europe is about to make its biggest strategic mistake
Control over Moscow’s blocked foreign reserves empowers the EU to shape how the Ukraine war endsFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump’s Tariffs Have Sown Uncertainty. That Might Be the Point.
President Trump’s economic advisers have used a hodgepodge of messages to justify starting trade wars that are spooking markets.The New York Times - 4d -
How the High-Stakes Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte Unfolded
The man who ordered the Philippines’ bloody war on drugs is now in a cell at The Hague. Getting him there was far from a sure thing.The New York Times - 3d -
Inside the Controversy Surrounding Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake
The dwarfs. The casting. The politics of the lead actress. And that wig! Is Disney’s live-action remake of the classic film doomed by culture war skirmishes?The New York Times - 3d -
For Trump and Netanyahu, Similar Strategies With Similar Goals
The American and Israeli leaders have been mirroring each other as they go to war with their own governmentsThe New York Times - 2d -
Czech Republic to rescue Radio Free Europe after Trump funding cuts
Prime Minister Petr Fiala says his government will step in to keep cold war-era broadcaster goingFinancial Times - 2d -
Why Trump is struggling to win fast ceasefire in Ukraine
Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. The reality is proving far more difficult.BBC News - 2d -
Trump and DOGE Propel V.A. Mental Health System Into Turmoil
A chaotic restructuring order threatens to degrade services for veterans of wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump and DOGE Propel V.A. Mental Health System Into Turmoil
A chaotic restructuring order threatens to degrade services for veterans of wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.The New York Times - 1d -
Senegal held by Sudan in World Cup qualifying
Sudan hold Senegal to a draw in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and remain top of their group despite civil war continuing in the country.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'He warned me his job is dangerous - but I'm terrified my husband will die in Ukraine'
Maria, whose husband Ivan has been risking his life since the first day of the war, is cautiously hoping for a truce.BBC News - 1d -
Duterte Is Enjoying the Due Process He Denied to His Thousands of Victims
In Duterte’s Philippines, due process was not a right, it was a privilege that was not extended to the victims of his drug war.The New York Times - 1d -
As Israel Expands Offensive, Death Toll in Gaza Passes 50,000, Health Ministry Says
Gaza’s health ministry said that the death toll in the enclave since the war started had passed 50,000 people.The New York Times - 19h -
As Israel Expands Offensive, Death Toll in Gaza Passes 50,000, Health Ministry Says
Gaza’s health ministry said that the death toll in the enclave since the war started had passed 50,000 people.The New York Times - 19h -
As Israel Expands Offensive, Death Toll in Gaza Passes 50,000, Health Ministry Says
Gaza’s health ministry said that the death toll in the enclave since the war started had passed 50,000 people.The New York Times - 19h -
‘Painting was my final act of defiance’: how a chef from war-torn Eritrea wowed the art world after his death
Ficre Ghebreyesus, who died in 2012, made vertiginous paintings celebrating family, the diaspora and his own turbulent story. His first European solo exhibition charts this remarkable journey. What ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
S&P 500 falls into correction territory as Trump’s trade war escalates. Here’s what history says could happen next.
The sharp drawdown on the U.S. stock market picked up steam on Thursday, pushing the S&P 500 into correction territory.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
‘I’m deeply disturbed’: My portfolio lost 20%. With Trump’s trade war, do I sell my stocks and buy gold?
“With the current state of domestic and global affairs, I’m at a loss as to how to keep my economic stability in check.”MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Nvidia’s GTC 2025 keynote: 40x AI performance leap, open-source ‘Dynamo’, and a walking Star Wars-inspired ‘Blue’ robot
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils 40x faster Blackwell platform, Vera Rubin roadmap through 2027, open-source Dynamo software, humanoid robotics AI, and GM partnership at GTC 2025, positioning the ...VentureBeat - 5d -
Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli military says it is conducting ground activity in northern Gaza as dozens reported dead after Israeli strike
Israeli military says it is conducting ground activities in northern Gaza strip after 58 people killed by Israeli attacks overnight. The resumption of airstrikes has sent Palestinian residents ...The Guardian - 4d -
Hegseth says Musk did not see China war plan as Trump announces new jet fighter program – US politics live
Defense secretary says Musk was at Pentagon to talk about efficiencies; president says new F-47 jet has state-of-the-art stealth technology. Trump awards Boeing contract to build next-generation ...The Guardian - 2d -
US and Ukraine continue negotiations after marathon day of peace talks
Kyiv ‘ready to do everything’ to end fighting after Trump cut support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Europe live – latest updates Senior US and Ukrainian officials have held marathon ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine
Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
North Korea Says It’s Building a Nuclear-Powered Submarine
The announcement came amid fears that Pyongyang may be receiving crucial military technology from Russia in return for sending troops and weapons for its war against Ukraine.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Ontario's Premier Doug Ford moving ahead with tariffs on the U.S.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will start tariffs directed at the United States on Monday, unless President Trump's threat of a trade war with Canada comes to an end.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk
Ukraine’s military and Russian war bloggers say Russian special forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk regionABC News - Mar. 9 -
Syria's neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation
Syria’s top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries have called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions and post-war reconciliationABC News - Mar. 9 -
US says Ukraine 'ready to move forward' on truce demand
Ukraine is under US pressure to accept a quick truce to end the war with Russia, with US-Ukrainian talks set to begin in Saudi Arabia.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Canada’s New PM Tells Trump: If Want a Fight, We’ll Kick Your Butt
Former central banker Mark Carney has managed the financial crisis and Brexit. He’s not backing down from a trade war with the U.S.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.
Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
US and Ukraine call for 30-day ceasefire following Saudi talks
U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for major talks on Tuesday with the goal of charting a course toward ending Russia's three-year-old war.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Ukraine Targets Moscow With Large-Scale Drone Attack
The assault, which the mayor called the largest on Russia’s capital since the war began, was a reminder of Ukraine’s power to strike as its president proposes an air truce.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. and Canada skirmish over tariffs, roiling markets
The White House engaged in a brief trade war with Canada on Tuesday over energy surcharges and steel tariffs. Cooler heads prevailed but markets weren't calmed.CNBC - Mar. 12
