Minister warns of risk from foreign donors

UK’s largest local authority declares major incident over bin strike

Birmingham city council is concerned about the health risk of 17,000 tonnes of rubbish going uncollected

Financial Times - 5d

Trump Unveiled Sweeping Tariffs on Nearly All Imports

Also, millions of Americans are at risk for tornadoes and “generational” flooding. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - 3d

In shaky times, investors should hold their nerve

Trying to time the market can risk missing out on critical days that boost returns

Financial Times - 2d

'Absolutely nothing good' coming out of Trump's tariff announcement: Analysts react to latest U.S. levies

Analysts generally had a pessimistic take on the announcement, with some even predicting an increased risk of a recession for the U.S.

CNBC - 2d

Queasy Irish banks are opportunities for strong-stomached investors

Importantly, a lot of risk has already been factored in by both investors and the banks themselves

Financial Times - 2d

Storm Forecast: Flooding Expected in Arkansas and Tennessee

Potentially “catastrophic” flash and river flooding is expected to continue as rain pummels the Central U.S. through Saturday, with the risk of more tornadoes.

The New York Times - 2d

Katya Adler: EU talks tough on Trump tariffs in hope of U-turn

The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.

BBC News - 2d

How ‘weaponised trade’ could lead to ‘weaponised capital’

As international structures that promoted free trade are unwound, there is a rising risk of a return to capital controls

Financial Times - 1d

Stocks shudder again as China strikes back against Trump tariffs

Stock futures are pointing to another major drop in U.S. financial markets as global trade war risks rise.

CBS News - 1d

Here's what economists are saying about Trump's tariffs

Economists say that President Trump's wide-ranging new tariffs raise the risk of a recession or stagflation.

CBS News - 1d

Trump’s aggressive push to roll back globalisation

The US president wants to unwind decades of economic integration. The risk of a 1930s-style global trade war is causing markets to panic

Financial Times - 1d

Budget for UK’s ‘Great’ tourism campaign cut by 41%

Decision risks advertising in the country’s main visitor markets, says head of Visit Britain

Financial Times - 1d

How investors can respond to Trump’s tariffs turmoil

Should you ‘buy the dip’ or cut and run? Risk indicators are still flashing red

Financial Times - 22h

U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries

A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

The New York Times - Mar. 27

Xi Jinping Meets Global Business Leaders Amid Trade Tensions

German investment in China’s auto industry has been one of the few bright spots as foreign investment has slowed to a crawl.

The New York Times - Mar. 28

Estimates Imply That Trump Tariffs Could Fall Heavily on Consumers

Trump’s supporters have clashed over the true goal of forthcoming global tariffs: raising revenue, or lowering foreign trade barriers?

The New York Times - 4d

Trump’s Use of Immigration Law Appears to Conflict With Limits Imposed by Congress

A crackdown targeting foreign students protesting Israel’s treatment of Palestinians conflicts with free-speech protections that lawmakers added in 1990.

The New York Times - 4d

Inside Mandalay: BBC finds huge devastation and little help for Myanmar quake survivors

Yogita Limaye is the one of the first foreign journalists to enter Myanmar since a huge earthquake hit the war-torn country.

BBC News - 3d

Inside Mandalay: BBC joins rescuers searching for earthquake dead in Myanmar

The BBC’s Yogita Limaye is the first foreign journalist to enter the country since the disaster struck.

BBC News - 3d

Face the Nation: Warner, Arrington, Gordon

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Trump administration's foreign policy and sharing attack plans over an app.

CBS News - 2d

Knives out for Mike Waltz as Trump fires national security officials

Maga critics circle around hawkish foreign policy adviser who was at centre of ‘Signalgate’ fiasco

Financial Times - 1d

Trump talking to Vietnam about a tariff deal is a good sign for the stock market

This sign that the president is listening to foreign leaders has us more constructive about the market and this manufactured selloff.

CNBC - 1d

China says 'market has spoken' after Trump tariffs spark global stocks rout

China's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said "the market has spoken" following the U.S. imposition of sweeping new tariffs.

CNBC - 15h

Tsunami warning issued after 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near country of Tonga

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has caused slight damage in Tonga and brief evacuations before the threat of a tsunami passed

ABC News - 6d

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 - 5d

Putin 'couldn't care less' about ceasefire, Zelenskyy says after Trump warning

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for further "tough measures" against Russia to push President Vladimir Putin into a ceasefire agreement.

ABC News - 5d

China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war

The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.

CNBC - 4d

Europe has 'strong plan' to hit back against U.S. tariffs, E.U. chief warns

Trump to sign new executive orders this afternoon

NBC News - 4d

Trump White House brushes off Wisconsin loss amid warning signs around Elon Musk's role

As Democrats celebrate a battleground-state win in the most expensive judicial campaign in U.S. history, President Donald Trump and the GOP are confronting a worrying early sign about what the ...

NBC News - 3d

M&S chair warns junk food TV ban could mean end of Christmas adverts

Archie Norman says the government is regulating to ‘stop people talking about mince pies during the day’

Financial Times - 3d

UK escapes worst of Trump's tariff wrath with 10% levy but warns of 'threat' to global economy

The U.K. escaped relatively unscathed compared with many other nations, facing the lowest trade tariff that Trump announced Wednesday.

CNBC - 2d

Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest

North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.

BBC News - 2d

Ja Morant seemingly made yet another finger gun gesture after being warned by NBA

Ja Morant is sadly at it again.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

AI could affect 40% of jobs and widen inequality between nations, UN warns

Artificial intelligence is projected to reach $4.8 trillion in market value by 2033, but the technology's benefits remain highly concentrated, UNCTAD says.

CNBC - 1d

NBA fines Grizzlies' Ja Morant $75,000 for continued finger-gun gestures, after warning him to stop

Ja Morant showed off an imaginary gun. The NBA hit back with a real fine. A day after Morant again used his aiming-a-gun gesture to celebrate making 3-pointers, the Grizzlies’ star was fined ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NBA fines Grizzlies' Ja Morant $75,000 for continued finger-gun gestures, after warning him to stop

Ja Morant showed off an imaginary gun

ABC News - 1d

23andMe’s demise is a warning: the US needs to overhaul genetic data protection | Dalton Conley

We’re moving toward a society where genetic information is a part of everyday life – and we don’t want it in the wrong hands. With a heavy heart, I clicked on my 23andMe account on a recent ...

The Guardian - 1d