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Rain washes out host Pakistan's last Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh
Rain has forced the abandonment of the Pakistan-Bangladesh game in the Champions Trophy in RawalpindiABC News - 5d -
Pakistan reports 2 new polio cases of the year despite anti-polio drives
Officials say Pakistan has reported two new cases of polio in its southern and eastern provinces, posing a setback to the country’s efforts to eradicate a disease that remains endemic only in ...ABC News - 4d -
Suicide bomb at a seminary in northwest Pakistan kills top cleric and 5 others ahead of Ramadan
A suicide bomb attack at a mosque within a pro-Taliban seminary in northwestern Pakistan has killed a senior cleric and five other worshippersABC News - 4d -
Jeff Bezos takes one small step for feminism and social progress, and one giant leap for self-publicity | Sarah Manavis
The first all-female private flight into space funded by the Amazon tycoon’s Blue Origin company has little to do with female empowerment and a lot to do with PR . A pop star, a TV host and a ...The Guardian - 3d -
The EU has real leverage to counter Trump’s tariff threats
The EU is not a superpower in the traditional sense, but it continues to have significant power in the area of foreign trade.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
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Spain calls for EU to forge China policy without US
‘Europe must take its own decisions’, says foreign minister José Manuel AlbaresFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
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Israel refuses entry to EU lawmaker accused of promoting boycotts of the country
Israel says it denied entry to European Union lawmaker Rima Hassan, accusing her of promoting boycotts of the countryABC News - Feb. 24 -
EU nations compete to keep skilled young workers - but will they win the battle?
EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Why Germany’s debt rules are a bellwether for EU defence spending
Also in this newsletter: can European lawmakers convince the US to change its tone on digital taxes?Financial Times - Feb. 25 -
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How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth
Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rightsFinancial Times - 6d -
EU plans to relax gas storage targets for member states
Brussels hopes a ‘more flexible’ filling trajectory will reduce market disruptionFinancial Times - 6d -
Why the EU is reaching out to India in search of new friends
Also in today’s newsletter: CEOs give Ursula von der Leyen an earfulFinancial Times - 5d -
House lawmakers want Trump to pressure EU to sanction Iran military group
Two House lawmakers are calling on President Trump to pressure the European Union to designate as a terrorist organization Iran’s premier military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ‘economic turmoil’
US president’s plan could prove to be an economic shock to both blocs, German thinktank says. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ...The Guardian - 5d -
EU to keep climate goals but loosen rules for companies, says green chief
Bloc has to balance protection of the planet and economic growth, Teresa Ribera arguesFinancial Times - 5d -
Orbán calls on EU to launch peace talks with Moscow over Ukraine
Hungarian prime minister tells EU Council president Costa that he will oppose any bloc-wide agreementFinancial Times - 3d -
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EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say
The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.CNBC - 1d -
EU to propose new common fundraising to fuel defence splurge
Also in this newsletter: Ireland moves to relax its rules for deploying peacekeepersFinancial Times - 13h -
EU president aims for €800 billion of defense funding. How it would work.
European Union President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday proposed a funding program that she says could mobilize close to €800 billion ($844 billion) of defense spending.MarketWatch - 6h -
EU unveils $840 billion "ReArm Europe" plan to boost defense spending
European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc is "in an era of rearmament," as Trump casts rising doubt on old alliances.CBS News - 6h -
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Warmer weather brings rain and wind warnings
It may be warmer but the weather will be wet and windy over the coming days.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Wind warning issued for Northern Ireland on Sunday
After Friday’s wet and windy weather, more strong winds are coming to island of Ireland on Sunday.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Macron to warn Trump against looking weak to Putin
The French president is at the White House to appeal to Trump against rushing into a deal with Russia.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Democrats warn of ‘largest Medicaid cut in American history’
House Democrats are ramping up their attacks on the GOP’s budget plan, warning that the massive spending blueprint would translate into the steepest Medicaid cut in the program’s history. Behind ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
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Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave
A different strain of the winter vomiting virus is now on the rise, UK health experts say.BBC News - 5d -
European stocks fall after Trump’s tariff warnings
US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports as well as levies on other major trading partnersFinancial Times - 5d -
Thousands more university jobs at risk, union warns
The University and College Union says 5,000 jobs are already being cut and the sector is "on its knees".BBC News - 17h -
Target warns Trump’s tariffs could cut into profits
Big-box US retailer says it expects ‘meaningful year-over-year profit pressure’ in first quarterFinancial Times - 8h -
The ‘Gulf of America’ feud is about something bigger: Trump wants to control the media | Margaret Sullivan
The president punished the AP for choosing its own language, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The press must show unity. It might seem like a small matter, just a disagreement over whether a ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Eggs are a hot commodity. On social media, posting about them can help you go viral.
A new genre of content has emerged online surrounding all things eggs, as people scramble to find ways to get the grocery item amid soaring prices.NBC News - Feb. 23
