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The unseen map that promised to bring peace to the Middle East
In 2008, Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged the Palestinian leader to agree to a two-state solution. The map he drew has never been revealed to media - until now.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Ferguson promises 'a bit of desire' from Rangers
Barry Ferguson is confident fans will see a Rangers team with greater "energy" and "a bit of desire" when he makes his debut as head coach against Kilmarnock on Wednesday.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Trump does not promise Ukraine security in exchange for minerals
President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will finalize a rare minerals deal during a trip to the White House on Friday. Under the agreement, the U.S. would receive mineral ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Starmer Offers Trump a Plea and a Promise Over Ukraine
During a visit to the White House by the British prime minister, President Trump refused to pledge U.S. military support for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine.The New York Times - 5d -
Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise
There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have ...The New York Times - 3d -
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Labour cannot ignore Trump’s impact on defence
The tough choices the government needs to make will inevitably mean talking about defence spending in the openFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Starmer’s announcement of ‘biggest sustained rise’ since cold war comes ahead of Trump meeting on ThursdayFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Increasing defence budget will require tough trade-offs
If Labour will not budge on tax, inflation and a persistent deficit may be the resultFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Starmer and Badenoch clash over defence spending
The prime minister announced the UK will reallocate aid funds to boost military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?
Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
The Papers: 'Hug of hope' and 'billions for Kyiv and UK defence'
Many of Sunday's front pages are dominated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to No 10.BBC News - 4d -
Time for ESG investors and defence stocks to call a truce
Governments are pledging to spend more on defence and want to make it easier for private investors to join inFinancial Times - 2d -
Thales challenges European governments on defence pledges
‘If the orders come, we will be ready,’ says French group’s chiefFinancial Times - 2d -
Making Europe’s defence spending great again
Where there is a will (to boost military capabilities), there is a wayFinancial Times - 1h -
The dos and don'ts for meetings with Trump
The US president is set to meet UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer - did the French leader show the way?BBC News - Feb. 27 -
How do tariffs work?
President Trump has followed through on his threat to place tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and he's increased the tariffs already in place against China. CBS News business analyst Jill ...CBS News - 1d -
Germany’s Far-Right Comeback
Germany’s attempts to “remember away” its Nazi past has instead paved the way for an extremist resurgence.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Germany Is in Big Trouble
Its economy is trapped in a vicious cycle and nobody seems to know what to do about it.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Germany’s watershed election
Domestic and international tensions as well as economic stagnation hang over Sunday’s Bundestag voteFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
The Meaning of Germany’s Election
We examine the role of immigration in the outcome.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Germany’s debt brake problem
Incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will try to adopt a constitutional change in the next 30 daysFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
The political centre cracks in Germany
Friedrich Merz will try to govern with a moderate coalition at a time of rising support for extremist political forcesFinancial Times - 5d -
Can Alternative for Germany be stopped?
The far-right party has made gains without seeking to moderate — rattling Europe and its largest democracyFinancial Times - 4d -
German election as it happened: Friedrich Merz set to become chancellor
Christian Democrats secure under 30 per cent of vote, while far-right AfD comes in historic second placeFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
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German Election 2025: Friedrich Merz Appears Poised to Be Next Chancellor
The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Friedrich Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right
The leader of the Christian Democratic Union is now in pole position to become Germany's next chancellor.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
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Merz examines using outgoing parliament to loosen debt brake
German election winner says he will hold talks with other parties to adopt constitutional change in next 30 daysFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand
The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to a European showdown with President Trump.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Concerns for ceasefire as Israel accuses Hamas of breaking promise to return hostage remains
Israel says Hamas is violating the ceasefire deal over the return of hostage remains. Israel identified the bodies of a 4-year-old and his 9-month-old brother, but forensic tests revealed a third ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Rivian keeps promise on making a profit, but here’s why the stock is falling
Rivian Automotive Inc. makes good on its promise to get to its first quarterly gross profit and blows past Wall Street estimates for its sales.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
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Apple commits to $500bn US investment and promises 20,000 new jobs
The iPhone giant's $500bn investment plan includes a new factory in Texas, as well as money spent on suppliers.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
TGL midseason superlatives: Rule changes promise heightened competition
From who's stolen the show to which match was the most elite, we're breaking down TGL's first half action.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
Apple promises to fix dictation bug that replaces ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’
Glitch comes as iPhone maker seeks to shore up its relationship with the US presidentFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Talks on Syria’s Future Fall Short of Promises, Participants Say
The country’s new leaders had billed a two-day “national dialogue” in Damascus as the start of a process to build an inclusive government. But some who attended came away disappointed.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Oscars producers promise fresh energy, big stars and surprises at the show
Last year’s Oscars was by all accounts a successful show, with memorable performances and unscripted moments, and a winning movie that most people had seenABC News - Feb. 26
