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Zelensky seeks thaw in relations with Trump
Presented by National Council on Aging — Plus: Trump says tariffs coming for Canada, Mexico {beacon} Evening Report Monday, March 3 | By Jonathan Easley TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash Zelensky ...The Hill - 5h -
Russian teen Andreeva caps Dubai run with title
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat Clara Tauson to win the Dubai Championships. Andreeva, 17, will make her debut in the WTA top 10 rankings next week.ESPN - Feb. 22 -
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Incendiary devices explode outside Russian consulate in Marseille
No injuries reported after incident on Monday, which marks third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Three improvised explosive devices have ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
The Russian over-50s fighting and dying in Ukraine
Grandfathers are among contract soldiers being killed on the front line, data showsFinancial Times - 6d -
Putin offers Russian and Ukrainian rare minerals to US
The proposal to give the US access to minerals would also include those from territories taken from Ukraine.BBC News - 6d -
Russian chess grandmaster Spassky dies aged 88
Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died at the age of 88, international chess federation general director Emil Sutovsky told Reuters on Thursday.NBC News - 3d -
Russian state propagandists overjoyed at Anora’s Oscar triumph
The film’s five Academy Awards seen as act of normalisation by commentators in country still persecuting critics of its war on Ukraine. • Anora dominates the Oscars as Mikey Madison named best ...The Guardian - 12h -
Europeans move towards seizing €200bn of Russian assets
French discuss proposal for Kremlin to lose securities if it breaches a future ceasefireFinancial Times - 6h -
US suspends military aid to Ukraine
Washington announces decision days after White House clash with Volodymyr ZelenskyyFinancial Times - 40m -
Angel Yin sets 72-hole LPGA scoring record in winning second tour event in Thailand
Angel Yin etched her name into women’s tour history with a record-breaking victory at the LPGA Thailand tournamentYahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
40 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for more than a decade have been deported to China
The Chinese embassy in Thailand has confirmed that a group of Uyghur men detained in Thailand for more than a decade have been deported to ChinaABC News - 4d -
EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine
European Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of UkraineABC News - Feb. 19 -
UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions
U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that formation of a “new inclusive government” in Damascus by March 1 could pave the way for lifting sanctions imposed by western countriesABC News - Feb. 20 -
Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour in potential breach of sanctions, report claims
Report by Environmental Justice Foundation has found evidence that at least 12 Chinese fishing vessels had employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024. Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - 6d -
Arne Slot banned for Liverpool v Newcastle after two-game touchline sanction
Head coach also banned for Southampton game Slot sent off for behaviour after chaotic Merseyside derby Arne Slot has received a two-game touchline ban for his behaviour after Liverpool’s draw ...The Guardian - 5d -
Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection
Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell confirmed reports he will not seek reelection next year.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Members react to Mitch McConnell not seeking reelection
Mitch McConnell, the 83-year-old former leader of Senate Republicans who served Kentucky for seven terms, announces he will not seek reelection in 2026. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY on the ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Australian treasurer seeking tariff exemption in talks with Bessent
Australia’s treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will continue to push for steel and aluminum tariff exemptions in his discussions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week. Chalmers traveled to ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Trump and Paramount Seek Mediator for CBS News Lawsuit
The move is another indicator that the two sides are exploring ways to resolve the case, over the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview, out of court.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Commanders allowing DT Allen to seek trade
The Commanders have granted star defensive lineman Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade.ESPN - 6d -
Sources: Titans allowing LB Landry to seek trade
The Titans have granted former Pro Bowl linebacker Harold Landry III permission to seek a trade, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 5d -
TikTok seeks a deal and China brings a chip ‘shock’
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesFinancial Times - 4d -
Zelensky, Seeking a Diplomatic Victory With Trump, Leaves With a Debacle
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had hoped to secure U.S. support in any cease-fire talks with Russia. Instead, his curdled relationship with President Trump was revealed in the Oval Office.The New York Times - 1d -
The Most Elite Athletes in the N.F.L. Draft
A receiver who squats 600 pounds and a 350-pound lineman who runs 18.75 miles per hour headline this list.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Head-to-head categories mock draft
Check out the results of our fantasy baseball head-to-head category mock draft for 2025, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.ESPN - 4d -
Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants
Also, archaeologists found a pharaoh’s tomb. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
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Trump shakes up top military leadership
Late Friday night, President Trump fired General Charles "C.Q." Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the firing last year due to Brown's ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
US signals it will maintain military presence in Poland
Trump-Duda meeting boosts hopes that co-operation will continue despite tensions over UkraineFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Hegseth fires several top military attorneys
Major changes are happening at the Pentagon after a string of firings over the weekend. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired some of the military's top lawyers, cutting the judge advocates general ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
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Transgender military members react to 'jarring' Pentagon memo
Lt. Cmdr. Geirid Morgan told ABC News that as an openly transgender woman, seeing the ban in "black and white" was "jarring."ABC News - 3d -
The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted
The college’s board decided not to renew the contract of its superintendent, Major General Cedric T. Wins, who led diversity efforts and removed a Confederate statue on campus.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump eases rules on military raids and airstrikes
President Trump is giving U.S. commanders more leeway to authorize military airstrikes and special operational raids. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth implemented the changes earlier this month while ...CBS News - 3d -
Pentagon firings expand to top military lawyers
A bipartisan group of former U.S. defense secretaries are now asking Congress to investigate the Trump administration's firing of top brass at the Pentagon, according to a letter obtained by the ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump administration pauses military aid to Ukraine
CBS News has confirmed that the Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine. Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.CBS News - 2h -
Trump administration pauses U.S. military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. has been a key supplier of weapons for Ukraine as it continues to fend off the invasion launched by Russia three years ago.CBS News - 1h -
A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage
Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new safeguards.Wired - Feb. 19
