The US May Start Vaccinating Chickens Against Bird Flu

White House directs officials to draft proposal to lift US sanctions on Russia

Sources say work on so-called ‘options paper’ comes as Trump seeks to restore Moscow ties and end Ukraine war. The United States is drawing up a plan to potentially give Russia sanctions relief as ...

The Guardian - 1d

US manufacturers report fall in orders as growth expectations tumble

Data fuels fears that the economy is losing momentum as tariffs loom

Financial Times - 1d

Linda McMahon, wrestling industry billionaire, confirmed as US education secretary

US Senate confirmed Trump ally and ex-wrestling executive as chief of department president wants dismantled. The US Senate has confirmed Linda McMahon as the nation’s next education secretary, ...

The Guardian - 22h

Germany’s Merz says Trump-Zelensky fight a 'deliberate escalation' by US

Germany's Friedrich Merz, poised to be his country's next chancellor, said he thinks the explosive exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump on Friday resulted ...

The Hill - 21h

Korea’s sprawling conglomerates slim down as US trade fears mount

SK Group, Posco and Lotte are merging or selling business units to streamline operations and raise cash amid tariff threats

Financial Times - 17h

US suspends all military aid to Ukraine in wake of Trump-Zelenskyy row

Decision affects ammunition, vehicles and other equipment including weapons in transit. The Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in ...

The Guardian - 19h

The Papers: 'US rift with Ukraine grows' and 'UK hunts new allies'

The latest comments from world leaders over the war in Ukraine dominate the front pages on Tuesday.

BBC News - 15h

Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy

As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders

Financial Times - 15h

Serie A wants to stage first overseas fixture in the US within two years

League executive talks about plan during New York visit Serie A admits gap to Premier League in US popularity A senior Serie A executive has said Italian clubs playing a regular-season game in ...

The Guardian - 12h

What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine

It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale.

BBC News - 12h

NZ lawmakers told to stop complaining about Māori name use in Parliament

The speaker of New Zealand’s parliament has told lawmakers that he will not consider further complaints about the use of the country’s Māori name, Aotearoa, in Parliament, after one made a bid to ...

ABC News - 12h

Starmer urged to use defence spending boost to revive UK manufacturing

Make UK chief calls for support for small businesses as Europe faces pressure from US to shoulder security cost

Financial Times - 11h

What military aid was the US giving Ukraine and why has Trump paused it?

The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Kyiv since Russia’s February 2022 invasion. The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion but further ...

The Guardian - 9h

Supreme Court battle spotlights guns trafficked from US into Mexico

In a historic case, the Supreme Court is considering whether American gun manufacturers can be held liable for gun violence in Mexico.

ABC News - 9h

‘Chips on the table’: Taiwan pushes for closer US ties as China threat looms

Trump-Zelenskyy clash crystallises fears about whether a more volatile White House will back Taipei

Financial Times - 8h

Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears

Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation.

BBC News - 6h

Vance on US not pressuring Russia: ‘I don’t think that’s right’

Vice President Vance pushed back at a question Tuesday that suggested the U.S. wasn't putting pressure on Russia to end the war with Ukraine, days after he and President Trump sharply criticized ...

The Hill - 5h

Zelenskyy says Ukraine prepared to sign US minerals deal ‘at any time’

Conciliatory statement comes after White House clash led to abandonment of plan to sign agreement

Financial Times - 5h

Ukraine has firepower to fight on without US support – for now

Donald Trump’s decision to halt military aid is, however, likely to mean Ukraine will suffer more casualties at a faster rate. Ukraine has been stockpiling arms and ammunition since before Donald ...

The Guardian - 4h

Trump threatens to pull federal funds for US schools allowing ‘illegal protests’

President also claims he will imprison ‘agitators’ a day after administration called for review at Columbia University. Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday to halt all federal funding for any ...

The Guardian - 5h

Fears Ukraine defences will last only months without US

One Ukrainian soldier said the impact of the US aid pause would be "measured in lives"

BBC News - 5h

US aid pause raises stakes for Starmer over Ukraine

The prime minister will soon need evidence to show he can be a bridge between Trump and Ukraine.

BBC News - 5h

US supreme court weakens rules on discharge of raw sewage into water supplies

Ruling by the court, which has a Republican super majority, undermines the 1972 Clean Water Act. The US supreme court has weakened rules on the discharge of raw sewage into water supplies in a ...

The Guardian - 5h

US designates Yemen’s Houthi group as foreign terrorist organization once again

Designation comes after Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since the start of Israel-Hamas war. US politics live – latest updates The US state department has reinstated ...

The Guardian - 4h

Beijing retaliates after Trump imposes tariffs on top US trade partners

Canada also responds as president rules out last-minute negotiations over levies

Financial Times - 5h

US firm that commissioned Fearless Girl statue quietly ends diversity policies

State Street’s statue became symbol of gender diversity in the workplace – now US companies are retreating from goals. The investment firm State Street, the company that commissioned the Fearless ...

The Guardian - 3h

US stocks regain ground after sliding on Trump tariff fears

President’s protectionist moves spark fears of retaliation and damage from escalating trade war

Financial Times - 2h

Ontario leader threatens to shut off power to US after tariffs on Canada

President Donald Trump's broad tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada went into effect on Tuesday, along with increased duties on goods from China.

ABC News - 48m

Meet the New Owner of the Bathtub Used by Jacob Elordi in “Saltburn”

The tub from a steamy scene in the dark thriller is now on display inside a passionate fan’s house.

The New York Times - 1h

Huawei's tri-foldable phone hits global markets in a show of defiance amid US curbs

Chinese tech giant Huawei has held a global launch for the industry’s first tri-foldable phone

ABC News - Feb. 18

Tennis participation grows to more than 25M players in the US even as pickleball's popularity surges

The U.S. Tennis Association says participation in the sport around the United States rose to 25.7 million players in 2024

ABC News - Feb. 19

G20 meeting of foreign ministers gets underway in South Africa amid tensions with US

Foreign ministers from G20 countries will meet in Johannesburg on Thursday, but U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend amid diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the U.S. ...

ABC News - Feb. 20

Harassment of Emma Raducanu reminds us women still bear brunt of abuse | Emma John

Women in sport are left exposed by the lack of backing that men receive, and by toxic attitudes that must be called out. If you watched any of Emma Raducanu’s Tuesday match against Karolina ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

From pills to new uses, here's what Eli Lilly’s top scientist sees as the future of weight loss drugs

Eli Lilly Chief Scientific Officer Dan Skovronsky spoke to CNBC about obesity pills and more on the future of weight loss.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Among Us 3D Is A New Game That Brings Together PC And VR Players, Free Demo Out Soon

Innersloth has made a series of Among Us announcements, including a brand-new game: Among Us 3D. A demo for the game, which shifts the perspective to a first-person view, will be available during ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

Stop criticising Trump and sign $500bn mineral deal, US official advises Kyiv

National security adviser says Ukraine is wrong to push back against Trump’s approach to peace talks with Russia. White House officials have told Ukraine to stop badmouthing Donald Trump and to ...