EU rejects Russian ceasefire demand for sanctions relief

The multiple tragedies of Myanmar

Years of conflict and repressive military rule will hamper earthquake relief

Financial Times - 18h

A journalist has entered the top secret military chat

And there’s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal.

BBC News - Mar. 25

Top US law firms balk at backing Perkins’ challenge to Trump sanctions

Legal industry split over whether to join amicus brief against president’s order for fear of retaliation

Financial Times - 2d

US imposes sanctions on 6 senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials

State department says individuals used Beijing national security law ‘extraterritorially’ to pursue rights activists

Financial Times - 1d

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad

China’s former top spy catcher is among six security enforcers targeted as the Trump administration turns its attention to human rights issues in the city.

The New York Times - 1d

'The White House is in denial': A Republican rejects the latest group-chat deflections

Politico - 6d

Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S. after Trump letter

Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.

CBS News - 1d

Judge rejects government's request to move Mahmoud Khalil's case to Louisiana

Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of the encampment protests at Columbia University last spring, was detained on March 8 at his student apartment building.

ABC News - 4h

Officials hopeful Brussels summit will pave way to UK-EU defence pact

Row over fish quotas to arise at post-Brexit reset talks on May 19

Financial Times - 3d

Why Norway is edging towards a fresh EU membership bid

Also in this newsletter: Ireland’s pharma industry braces itself for Donald Trump’s tariffs

Financial Times - 2d

Politicians criticise US efforts to make EU firms reverse diversity initiatives

Officials in France and Belgium hit out at ‘American interference’ amid growing transatlantic tensions. Europe live – latest updates Officials in France and Belgium have hit back at American ...

The Guardian - 1d

EU plans to strengthen police powers to tackle foreign threats

Russia’s links with criminal networks among the targets of new proposals to enhance law enforcement

Financial Times - 1d

EU brandishes ‘strong plan’ to retaliate against US tariffs

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says Brussels could hit Big Tech services exports

Financial Times - 1d

Berlin seeks to deport EU citizens over pro-Palestinian protests

Irish, Polish and US activists appeal rulings based on events at university sit-in against Israeli offensive in Gaza

Financial Times - 17h

Starmer braced for Trump tariffs as UK seeks better outcome than EU

Prime minister still hopes to secure a trade deal with the US president

Financial Times - 17h

Amid a Defense and Aerospace Boom, Demand for Industrial Real Estate Soars

Leasing for defense and aerospace start-ups is up as global tensions and conflicts buoy investments in manufacturing.

The New York Times - 5d

VfB Stuttgart “lagging behind our demands” admits sporting director

VfB Stuttgart are in danger of missing out on European football next season, and it’s starting to cause internal concern. As reported by Kicker, VfB sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth does not mix...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Canadian copper miner drops $20bn arbitration demand against Panama

First Quantum decision suggests movement to resolve investor dispute with Central American government

Financial Times - 1d

The Most Expensive Judicial Race in U.S. History, and a Growing Demand for Ivermectin

Plus, the return of the rotating restaurant.

The New York Times - 1d

US factory activity shrinks as tariffs weigh on demand and hiring plans

Inventories rise to highest level since 2022 as producers stockpile goods

Financial Times - 19h

Britain says anyone carrying out activity with Russian authorities now needs to register

Yahoo News - 20h

Monument Valley 3’s summer launch on PC, console benefits flood relief

Monument Valley 3 is moving from its Netflix exclusivity to a PC and console launch this summer, with profits benefiting flood victims.

VentureBeat - 4d

Brazil in ‘privileged’ position to withstand trade war, says finance minister

Fernando Haddad maintains commodity exporter’s links to China, US and EU will shield it from protectionism

Financial Times - 3d

What to know about Myanmar's natural disasters and civil war complicating relief efforts

The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain in 1948, when it was still called Burma

ABC News - 2d

March Madness: Auburn fans’ emotions swung from fear to relief as Johni Broome left the court, returned in victory

It's been a dream season for Broome and the Tigers, but for a few minutes on Sunday, it looked like it could've all come crashing down.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Europe must act to stop tech start-ups leaving to list in US, Swedish PM warns

Ulf Kristersson calls for EU capital markets union to put halt to exodus of homegrown companies

Financial Times - 2d

Marine Le Pen’s presidential bid threatened by court ruling

French far-right leader could be banned from running by judges issuing verdict in EU fraud case

Financial Times - 2d

How to qualify for IRS tax forgiveness, according to experts

IRS relief programs may reduce or eliminate tax debt for qualified taxpayers. Here's what experts say to know.

CBS News - 21h

Adam Ottavino returns to the Yankees, agrees to a 1-year contract

Adam Ottavino pitched for the Yankees in 2019 and 2020, going 8-8 with a 2.76 ERA in 97 relief appearances.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Investors hope April 2 could bring some tariff clarity and relief. That may not happen.

Wall Street is hoping April 2 will provide clarity on the U.S. tariff front and a reprieve from the recent market volatility.

NBC News - 14h

Sam Kerr avoids Football Australia sanction as path cleared to retain Matildas captaincy

‘Additional context’ not in public sphere helps inform FA’s decision Striker included in training squad for South Korea friendlies Matildas striker Sam Kerr will be free to return as national ...

The Guardian - 2d

Apple and Google app stores host VPNs linked to sanctions-hit Chinese group

New findings reveal free ‘private browsing’ apps popular with US users have ties to blacklisted Qihoo 360

Financial Times - 21h

Huawei 2024 revenue surges to near-record high as China smartphone comeback takes hold

Huawei has been trying to adapt its business to deal with U.S. sanctions that have restricted its access to key technologies like semiconductors.

CNBC - 2d

Greenland’s new PM rejects Trump’s latest threat: ‘We do not belong to anyone else’

Newly sworn in Jens-Frederik Nielsen says ‘Trump says that the United States is getting Greenland. Let me be clear: the United States won’t get that’. The US will not get Greenland, its new prime ...

The Guardian - 2d

‘We weren’t stuck’: Nasa astronauts tell of space odyssey and reject claims of neglect

Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams’ story markedly at odds with abandonment narrative painted by Trump and Musk. In the end, whatever Elon Musk and Donald Trump liked to insist , astronauts Barry ...

The Guardian - 1d

Man United & Arsenal boost as elite striker rejects another offer following transfer talks

Manchester United and Arsenal look to have been handed a significant boost as Victor Osimhen has turned down Juventus.According to Juve FC, the Nigeria international has made it clear that his ...

Yahoo Sports - 54m

Netanyahu says he is ‘willing’ to reach deal to free Gaza hostages

Prime minister says military pressure is working, as he rejects claims that Israel is not serious about negotiations. Rejecting claims from Hamas and Israeli protesters that his government is not ...

The Guardian - 2d