Chinese Embassy Plan in London Sets Off Opposition

Britain appears ready to approve what would be the largest diplomatic outpost in Europe, but neighbors and activists fear tapped phone lines and suppressed protests.

The New York Times - 1d

Hong Kong's main opposition party announces plan to dissolve

Once Hong Kong's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party has suffered since China's crackdown.

BBC News - 1d

Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission

ABC News - 2d

Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia

Australia expressed concern to China on Friday over the short notice given by the Chinese navy that it would hold a live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, ...

NBC News - 21h

Doctors in London cure blindness in children with rare condition

Four children can now see shapes, find toys, recognise their parents’ faces and some can read and write. Doctors in London have become the first in the world to cure blindness in children born with ...

The Guardian - 1d

NOAA set to slash jobs 'imminently'

Mass firings are set to hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “imminently,” a source with knowledge told The Hill. The person, who asked to speak anonymously due to fear of ...

The Hill - 15h

Nearly 500 cat figurines stolen from Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurant

By Ramsay’s own estimate, he has lost more than £2,000 during one week in stolen maneki-neko cat models. Nearly 500 cat figurines were stolen in one week from Gordon Ramsay’s new London restaurant, ...

The Guardian - 1d

A Boneyard Along the Thames River Reveals London’s Ancient Burials

Researchers have found dozens of human bones on the banks of the iconic river, many of them thousands of years old.

The New York Times - 14h

Pakistan wants to expel all Afghan refugees from the country, says Afghan embassy

The Afghan embassy in Islamabad says Pakistan wants to remove all Afghan refugees from the country and they face expulsion in the near future

ABC News - 2d

Chinese Hospital Bankruptcies Soar Amid Financial Strains

Still recovering from heavy spending during the pandemic, hospitals are squeezed by a slumping economy and government efforts to curb health care spending.

The New York Times - 1d

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty

Yahoo News - 22h

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is charged with treason, which carries the death penalty

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been charged with treason, in an escalation of legal troubles stemming from allegations he plotted to remove the country’s long-time leader by force

ABC News - 22h

Graham defends Senate budget resolution amid Trump opposition: 'Complete game changer'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended the Senate's budget resolution, which rolled in during the wee hours of Friday morning and involves a two-track process instead of the one large spending bill ...

The Hill - 18h

FinCEN Sets New Deadline and Teases Future Leniency With CTA

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network also dangled a carrot in front of smaller enterprises.

Inc. - 2d

USA-Canada 4 Nations final sets betting records

Canada's dramatic win over the United States in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final was the most-bet hockey event in legal betting history.

ESPN - 13h

Duo set to become 1 of the first teams to complete 6 major marathons

Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and ...

CBS News - 12h

Australia, New Zealand Alarmed by Chinese Warships in Tasman Sea

Sailing in Australia’s exclusive economic zone, the three vessels were not breaking international law, but they were unusually far south on an undeclared mission.

The New York Times - 1d

Australia warns airlines to beware of a Chinese navy live-fire exercise

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says her government has warned international airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships conducting a live-fire ...

ABC News - 1d

Australia warns airlines over Chinese live-fire exercises

Canberra calls for transparency over naval drills after commercial flights rerouted from Tasman Sea

Financial Times - 23h

Why is YouTube boosting anti-US, pro-Chinese communist propaganda?

YouTube appears to be actively promoting pro-Chinese government and anti-American content while suppressing voices critical of China's communist regime.

The Hill - 20h

Chinese Navy Drills in Tasman Sea Unnerve Australia and New Zealand

The vessels were sailing in the Tasman Sea, and their announced intent to perform exercises prompted a call for commercial flights to divert course.

The New York Times - 20h

OpenAI Uncovers Evidence of A.I.-Powered Chinese Surveillance Tool

The company said a Chinese operation had built the tool to identify anti-Chinese posts on social media services in Western countries.

The New York Times - 17h

Trump layoff plan gets reprieve

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Judge gives Trump go-ahead on mass layoffs A federal judge refused a request from ...

The Hill - 1d

Will Republicans in Congress agree on a budget plan?

The Senate adopted a narrower budget proposal although Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing ahead with different plan endorsed by President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 14h

How Washington plans to defend the dollar

Trade tariffs grab headlines but the less-visible fight around money matters deeply to the president

Financial Times - 3h

Salah scores, sets up equalizer as Liverpool draws 2-2 at Villa to lead Premier League by 8 points

Mohamed Salah has scored one goal and set up the equalizer by Trent Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa that stretched its lead in the Premier League to eight points

ABC News - 2d

Treasury sets March 21 deadline for millions of businesses to report ownership information or risk fines of $10,000 or more

The Treasury Department set a March 21 deadline to report "beneficial ownership information" after a Texas court lifted a block on enforcement.

CNBC - 1d

U.S. vs. Canada hockey game could set tone for potential USMNT vs Canucks meeting in Concacaf Nations League

The Americans and Canadians may just meet on March 23 in soccer, potentially for the Concacaf Nations League title

CBS Sports - 1d

How Antonio Conte turned Napoli back into contenders and set foundation for what's to come

The Italian manager was able to restore Napoli's winning mentality in a short time

CBS Sports - 1d

Liverpool face PSG as Champions League last-16 draw sets up Madrid derby

Arsenal get PSV and Aston Villa play Club Brugge Europa League: Spurs v AZ, Man Utd v Real Sociedad Rangers face Fenerbahce; Chelsea draw Copenhagen Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain in ...

The Guardian - 20h

Champions League round of 16 draw set with Madrid Derby, Liverpool vs. PSG; USWNT top Colombia at SheBelieves

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, the MLS regular season kicks off this weekend

CBS Sports - 15h

49ers exploring possible sale: 10% of team could be up for grabs at this record-setting price, per report

If you have $900 million, you might be able to buy part of the 49ers

CBS Sports - 13h

Commercial flights diverted as Chinese warships undertake apparent live-fire drill in sea between Australia and New Zealand

Three Chinese vessels currently in international waters notified Australia’s defence department before the drill. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...

The Guardian - 1d

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