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Not appropriate to take free tickets, housing minister says
It comes after the chancellor defended accepting free tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter with a family member.BBC News - 3d -
Reeves criticised by fellow minister over ‘freebie’ tickets
Matthew Pennycook says decision to accept seats in O2 box is not ‘appropriate’Financial Times - 3d -
Chancellor defends taking free Sabrina Carpenter tickets
Rachel Reeves tells the BBC she went to the concert with a family member and will declare the tickets.BBC News - 5d -
Former Bristol MP takes seat in House of Lords
A former Bristol MP and shadow minister takes her seat in the House of Lords.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Pasadena high school seniors, Steve Carell has a surprise for you: Free prom tickets
'Despicable Me' star Steve Carell announced some SoCal high school students affected by the wildfires won't have to worry about prom tickets this year. 'It's a pretty good deal,' he says.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 5 -
Colombia's defense minister vows to recover 29 kidnapped law enforcement officers
Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned the recent kidnapping of 29 law enforcement officers in the country’s southwest region and says the government is working to free themABC News - Mar. 8 -
Roberts says impeaching judges "not an appropriate response" to disagreement
The chief justice's statement came after President Trump called for a federal judge to be impeached.CBS News - Mar. 18 -
The White House is using tariffs to restore manufacturing. Data suggests it will take time.
What the White House wants and what the economic realities of manufacturing and trade are don’t line up, experts say.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
House GOP leaders call on Senate to take up their plan to pass Trump agenda
House Republican leaders are calling on the Senate to take up the House-passed budget resolution that would tee up President Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda, saying in a joint statement Monday ...The Hill - 4d -
Mark Carney to be Canada's new prime minister after Justin Trudeau resignation
Members of Canada's ruling Liberal Party have elected economist Mark Carney to take over for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Greenland’s likely new prime minister rejects Trump takeover efforts
‘We don’t want to be Americans. We don’t want to be Danes. We want to be Greenlanders,’ says Jens-Frederik Nielsen. Greenland ’s probable new prime minister has rejected Donald Trump ’s effort to ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
'America is not Canada,' new Prime Minister Mark Carney says in rebuke to Trump
President Donald Trump since his second White House term began has said Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal should become U.S. property.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
David Sacks sold $200 million in crypto-related holdings before taking White House job, ethics memo says
The White House memo revealed that AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks divested over $200 million in digital asset-related investments.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Caribbean leaders deny US claims that Cuban health workers are victims of ‘forced labor’
As White House takes aim at medical missions, SVG says it gave US proof that workers aren’t human-trafficking victims. The prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) said his government ...The Guardian - 2d -
New UK planning rules aim to halve approval time for major projects
‘Radical evolution’ is needed to streamline system, housing minister Matthew Pennycook saysFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
David Sacks sold $200M in crypto-related holdings before taking White House job, ethics memo says
David Sacks, the Trump administration’s AI and crypto czar, sold over $200 million worth of digital asset-related investments personally and through his firm, Craft Ventures, before starting the ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Foreign minister ‘strongly condemns’ China’s executions of four Canadians
Mélanie Joly says Ottawa would ask for leniency for other Canadians facing the same fate. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real time . ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Watch live: NTSB chair testifies before House on oversight of agency
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will testify on oversight of the agency before the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday morning. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy was ...The Hill - 2d -
Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister, pledges to take on Trump
Canada's next prime minister, former central banker Mark Carney, is pledging to take on President Trump as the president imposes tariffs and threatens to turn the country into the 51st state. CBS ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey has died at the age of 87ABC News - Mar. 16 -
Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are 'only the beginning'
Israel has launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says are “only the beginning” and “a necessary condition for freeing hostages.”ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Denver Broncos: 6 in-house free agents have left in 2025
The Broncos have lost six in-house free agents this spring.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Australia’s science agency sent questions from Trump administration asking if it is taking ‘appropriate measures’ against gender ideology
Other questions include whether science organisation receives funding from China and whether it is a climate or ‘environmental justice’ project. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - 3d -
Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs
Canada and the EU have announced retaliatory tariffs but UK will take a "pragmatic" approach, the prime minister said.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Czech Republic to rescue Radio Free Europe after Trump funding cuts
Prime Minister Petr Fiala says his government will step in to keep cold war-era broadcaster goingFinancial Times - 6d -
US could take over Ukrainian nuclear power plants, Trump tells Zelenskyy
White House says deal would offer ‘the best protection’ for the country’s infrastructureFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Manchester United insist season-ticket price increases are ‘fair and reasonable’
Chief executive Omar Berrada says 5% rise is necessary Fan group MUST criticises decision not to freeze prices Manchester United have defended their decision to raise season-ticket prices ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
NHS England to be brought under government control in major health overhaul
The prime minister says the move will cut duplication and free up money for frontline services.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Masters Survey 2025: Who has appreciated getting Masters ticket from you the most and why?
Dads, moms, former college coaches. Every golf fan loves getting the ultimate gift: a ticket to the Masters. Here's what some golfers had to say.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
House Democrat on party’s low approval: ‘We’ll take back the majority in 2026’
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said she believes her party will take back the House majority in 2026 despite receiving its lowest ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Nita Lowey, Tenacious New York Representative, Dies at 87
A Democrat, she represented Westchester County for three decades and became the first woman to lead the powerful House Appropriations Committee.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
This step is ‘really important’ if you plan to sell your home in 2025, economist says
Selling your house takes more than just putting up a “for sale” sign. Getting the right asking price is a really important step, experts say.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Seahawks should take a chance on free-agent WR Michael Gallup
The Seattle Seahawks hosted free-agent WR Michael Gallup on a visit. They should take a chance on the un-retired playmaker.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Canada's incoming prime minister says he'll meet Trump if Canadian sovereignty is respected
Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s ready to meet with U.S. Donald Trump if he respects Canadian sovereignty and is open to talk about a common approach to tradeABC News - Mar. 12 -
Israel to occupy Syrian southern territory for ‘unlimited time’, says minister
Israel Katz reaffirms IDF will continue holding Mount Hermon area beyond contested northern Israeli borders. Israel’s defence minister has reaffirmed the country’s intention to occupy a swath of ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Secret Service shoot man they say was waving gun near White House
The Secret Service shot a man who it says was waving a gun near the White House. His condition was not known as of Sunday night.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
US chief justice rebukes Trump after president’s threat to impeach judges
John Roberts issues rare statement to say attacks on judicial branch of government are not ‘appropriate’Financial Times - Mar. 18 -
Bengals floated as free-agency fit for former DPOTY
Should the Bengals take a risk in free agency like this?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Uber offers 20 hours of free childcare in bid to lure female drivers
A union says it should instead pay drivers more so they can take time off with their families.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Pick for German agriculture minister withdraws after activists storm farm
Günther Felßner says wife was ‘in fear of life and limb’ after animal rights group climbed shed and set off flares. The conservative pick for German agriculture minister has withdrawn his candidacy ...The Guardian - 2d
