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Italy's Meloni calls for 'pragmatism' on tariffs, supports Trump's ceasefire efforts for Ukraine
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday called for “pragmatism” to prevent an EU-US dispute over tariffs from escalating into a full-scale trade war, and expressed support for U.S. President ...ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Denmark welcomes US plan to scale back unsolicited Greenland visit
Delegation originally meant to visit the capital will now have a trip only to the island’s US military base. Denmark has welcomed the Trump administration’s decision to scale back an unsolicited ...The Guardian - 2d -
Prince Harry resigns ‘in shock’ from African charity he founded in 2006
Duke of Sussex and co-founder of Sentebale step down as patrons amid infighting in the organisation. The Duke of Sussex has resigned from an African charity he set up 20 years ago after infighting ...The Guardian - 3d -
Antarctic researcher accuses colleague of death threat and assault
South African minister ‘considering options’ after plea for help from member of team on remote base. A member of a South African research team on a remote Antarctic base has accused a colleague of ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed South China Sea
The United States, Japan and the Philippines have staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distanceABC News - 18h -
US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed South China Sea
The United States, Japan and the Philippines have staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distanceABC News - 18h -
White House withdrawing Stefanik nomination to serve as US ambassador to UN
The White House has informed the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that it is withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) nomination to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, ...The Hill - 1d -
White House withdrawing Stefanik nomination to serve as US ambassador to UN
The White House has informed the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that it is withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) nomination to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, ...The Hill - 1d -
Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.N. ambassador in jeopardy, sources say
No Senate confirmation hearing has been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.CBS News - 1d -
‘They tricked us’: migrants who braved the Darién Gap forced home by Trump deal
Under a $6m US deal, hundreds of migrants from Colombia and Ecuador were deported back to their home countries. Outside the Lajas Blancas migrant camp in southern Panama , wooden shops are boarded ...The Guardian - 3d -
From tuna cutting to samurai warriors: Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki host welcome party for Cubs in Tokyo
TOKYO — Seiya Suzuki was too young and not yet into baseball when the Chicago Cubs last played at the Tokyo Dome 25 years ago. But the memory of being in the ballpark in 2004 and watching Japanese ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Thief who swallowed $770K worth of Tiffany earrings 'expelled' them over 12 days later
Investigators recovered $770,000 worth of stolen Tiffany & Co. earrings last week after the alleged thief who swallowed the jewelry "expelled" them from his system, Florida police said.NBC News - 3d -
Judge declines to block DOGE from taking over African development agency
A federal judge on Tuesday declined to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from taking over the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF). U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Svitolina grateful for Indian Wells support after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
Ukrainian upsets local hope Jessica Pegula 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 Will next play Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in quarter-finals Elina Svitolina said she had received an outpouring of support from Americans ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
UMaine men's hoop coach gets support from old South Portland teammates
Mar. 14—When Jon Furbush watches the University of Maine men's basketball team play, he sees the reflection of his high school teammate and longtime friend. That was especially evident Tuesday in ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Trump to Name Right-Wing Media Critic Ambassador to South Africa
L. Brent Bozell III, who must be confirmed by the Senate, would be stepping into the role at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point.The New York Times - 3d -
Barbra Banda victim of 'hateful language': Gotham FC, Orlando Pride, and NWSL express 'unwavering support'
At Gotham's home opener the Pride's star was the victim of abusive language from the home-team crowdCBS Sports - 4d -
2 firefighters die in South Korea as dry winds fuel dozens of wildfires
At least two firefighters have died and hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in South Korea as emergency workers struggled to contain more than 30 wildfires fueled by dry windsABC News - 6d -
Andrew Tate cannot hide fury as Florida ‘welcome’ brings yet more legal trouble
The accused human trafficker flew ‘home’ from detention in Romania only to be greeted by a state criminal investigation. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
South Dakota pushes labels for political deepfake videos ahead of elections
South Dakota lawmakers have approved legislation that would impose criminal and civil penalties on those who try to use unlabeled deepfakes to influence voters in the state, with the law now ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Prince Harry resigns from African charity he co-founded after leadership dispute
Prince Harry has resigned as a patron of an African charity he co-founded nearly 20 years ago in memory of his late mother, Princess DianaABC News - 2d -
US and Israel approach African countries to resettle Gazans
Idea of displacing Palestinian population has been widely opposed, including by countries being approachedFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Watch live: Senate questions Trump's Canada, Mexico ambassador nominees
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold hearings Thursday for President Trump's nominees to serve as ambassadors to Canada, Mexico and Japan. If confirmed, Peter Hoekstra, a longtime ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid violence
The travel advisory level for South Sudan remains at Level 4, which means Americans should not travel to the African country.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Canadian ambassador to US on Trump's 51st state remarks: 'We take seriously our sovereignty'
Kirsten Hillman, Canadian ambassador to the U.S., said on Sunday that her country takes its sovereignty “seriously” as President Trump appears to be holding firm in his ambitions to make Canada the ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92
In works that included “Blood Knot,” “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” and “The Island,” he exposed the realities of racial separatism in his homeland.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'
Court witnesses reveal shocking details about the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump's plan to give them refugee status
The U.S. Embassy in South Africa says it has received a list of more than 67,000 people interested in refugee status in the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate members of a white ...ABC News - Mar. 20 -
Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying 'Everyone is welcome here'
An Idaho teacher is in a standoff with her own school district after officials ordered her to remove classroom signs, including one that reads, “Everyone is welcome here.”NBC News - Mar. 15 -
South Africa Will Not Remove Antarctic Team After a Reported Assault
A researcher at a South African base in Antarctica has been accused of physical assault and sexual harassment. South Africa said it had no immediate plans to remove the accused or any colleagues.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Geriatric Penguins Get a ‘Retirement Home’ at New England Aquarium
Six African Penguins at the New England Aquarium in Boston have made a new home on an island designed to address the aches and pains of aging.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
Appreciation: Playwright Athol Fugard proved the pen could be mightier than the sword
An appreciation of South African playwright Athol Fugard, whose plays that bore witness to the cruelty of apartheid, including 'Blood Knot,' 'Boesman and Lena,' 'A Lesson From Aloes' and 'My ...Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Thiago Motta received ‘support’ from Juventus ownership: My future ‘not the priority’
Juventus coach Thiago Motta insists his future at the Allianz Stadium is ‘not the priority’ and reveals he has received support from the club owners this week.Motta is under scrutiny following a 4...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
12 dead, dozens hurt as bus overturns, passengers thrown on highway in South Africa
Emergency services say at least 12 people died and 45 were injured when a bus overturned on a highway in the South African city of JohannesburgABC News - Mar. 11 -
Scientists at Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault
A spokesperson for the South African government told the BBC there had been an assault at the station.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
The US is short nearly 4 million homes
Builders faced barriers like zoning and supply costs, which make producing affordable homes challenging.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
US federal workers split on support for Trump's return to office mandate: Survey
Federal workers in the U.S. are split on their support for President Trump’s return to office mandate, according to a new survey. The Washington Post-Ipsos poll, published earlier this week, found ...The Hill - 6d -
Psychologists in touch with Antarctic base after assault allegation, South Africa confirms
Ministers also investigating sexual harassment claim at country’s isolated Sanae IV research station. Psychologists are in “constant” contact with a South African science team isolated for months ...The Guardian - Mar. 19
