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Trump says US economy in 'transition' as trade war escalates
New retaliatory tariffs from China targeting some US farm products came into effect on Monday.BBC News - 4h -
China hits US farm goods with tariffs as trade war escalates
Beijing’s latest measures target $22bn of American agriculture products as well as timberFinancial Times - 3h -
No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it
Malaria season begins this month in a large part of AfricaABC News - 1d -
Female students mark International Women's day by leading protests in Serbia against corruption
Female students have marked International Women's Day in Serbia by leading protests against corruption and sending a message decrying widespread violence against women in the countryABC News - 1d -
Art Schallock, oldest living MLB player and World Series champion with Yankees, dies at 100
Schallock was also a World War II veteranCBS Sports - 1d -
Martin Wolf talks to Keyu Jin: Has China’s economy run out of gas?
The property crash and trade war are taking their tollFinancial Times - 7h -
US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms
Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia. The United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist, which ...The Guardian - 12h -
European stock market fear index hits seven-month high; China’s retaliatory tariffs on US farm goods kick in – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the US economy in the second half of 2025 – while also ...The Guardian - 15m -
Iran’s supreme leader rails against Trump’s ‘bullying’ military threat
Ayatollah Khamenei says US demand to reopen talks on Iran’s nuclear programme is aimed at domination. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has criticised what he described as bullying ...The Guardian - 1d -
Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. Refers Lawmaker to Police Over Claims of Threats to Another Party Official
Reform U.K., led by Nigel Farage, said it was investigating claims that one of its lawmakers had bullied staff members. He was also accused of “threats of physical violence” against another top ...The New York Times - 2d -
Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day
From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence. Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark ...The Guardian - 1d -
Gerrit Cole gets MRI on pitching elbow due to discomfort after rough spring training start
The Yankees ace missed the first two months of last season with an elbow injury.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Danger for Republicans as ‘DOGE’ bites veterans
Jobs held by American veterans fell 175,000 last month.MarketWatch - 14h -
How to Stream Roberta Flack's 'Celebration of Life' memorial
The Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack died last monthABC News - 7h -
China to impose retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian products as trade war heats up
China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods, hitting back after Ottawa slapped import duties on Chinese-made EVs.CNBC - 2d -
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Gaza War Led to Deaths of More Than 3 Dozen Hostages, Officials Say
Israel’s leaders promised that their military campaign in Gaza would help save the lives of hostages. At least 41 have died in captivity, some killed by Hamas and others in Israeli airstrikes.The New York Times - 1d -
Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says Russia has carried out ‘hundreds of attacks’ against Ukraine this week
Ukrainian president calls for strengthened sanctions as he highlights weapons used against his country. Local officials from Russia ’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of ...The Guardian - 20h -
North Korea tests 'multiple' ballistic missiles as US-South Korea war games begin
"South Korean military has increased surveillance and maintaining readiness posture in close cooperation with the U.S.," South Korea's Joint Chiefs said on Monday.ABC News - 2h -
Armando Iannucci's political satire with Peter Capaldi
A British minister accidentally backs a war on TV and then tries to prevent it.BBC News - 3d -
Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study Finds
Years of war and food insecurity in the region made the extreme heat especially dangerous.The New York Times - 2d -
"Dismantling" independent oversight in D.C.
In its purge of federal employees, the Trump administration has fired independent inspectors general, heads of government watchdog agencies, and everyday civil servants. Here's why so many ...CBS News - 7h -
‘I’m deeply disturbed’: My portfolio lost 20%. With Trump’s trade war, do I sell my stocks and buy gold?
“With the current state of domestic and global affairs, I’m at a loss as to how to keep my economic stability in check.”MarketWatch - 15h -
Nike Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 40% Off
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including up to 40% off select styles.Wired - 3d -
Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart
February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.CNBC - 2d -
The 42 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (March 2025)
Zero Day, Toxic Town, and Squid Game are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 2d -
The 41 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (March 2025)
Plankton: The Movie, Okja, and The Two Popes are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 2d -
The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires
The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.Wired - 2d -
Ukrainian family reunited after visa changes reversed
Parents are once again able to bring their children to join them in the UK, after months of being separated.BBC News - 1d -
'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish'
Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.BBC News - 1d -
What would change if daylight saving time became permanent?
For the next eight months, most of us will be observing daylight saving time. But what if this became our permanent time?The Hill - 23h -
Democrats struggle against relentless Republican hammering on immigration
Republicans put Democrats in the hot seat as they continue to try and win the messaging wars on immigration policy.Politico - 4d -
Jeffrey Sachs and David Sacks take it to the ‘warmongers’ and Zelensky
There is a good chance that you have not read or heard about the horrific casualty numbers emanating from the war in Ukraine.The Hill - 1d -
Ukraine seeks to persuade US to resume aid in high-stakes talks
Zelenskyy in bid to persuade Trump he wants an end to war with Russia after freeze on military and intelligence aidFinancial Times - 2h -
Trump is making Europe great again
The US president has provided the biggest stimulus towards European integration since the end of the cold warFinancial Times - 40m -
FirstFT: ‘Canada will never ever be part of America’
Also in today’s newsletter, Ford to inject more than €4bn into its German subsidiary and shadow war in the Baltic SeaFinancial Times - 1h -
Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations
The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.Inc. - 2d -
Positive Job Numbers in February Don’t Erase Worries About the Economy
Official data showed businesses added 151,000 new jobs last month, outpacing January but unlikely to allay rising fears of slowing growth.Inc. - 2d -
Myanmar's military leader announces dates for general election
State-run media in Myanmar say the head of the military government has declared the country will hold a general election within 10 monthsABC News - 2d -
A total lunar eclipse and blood moon will be visible in March: How and when to watch
A treat awaits sky gazers in the month of March – the moon will take on a deep, reddish hue as it slips into the Earth's shadow during a total lunar eclipse.The Hill - 1d
