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Elon Musk calls for US government to 'delete entire agencies'
Elon Musk has called for the United States to “delete entire agencies” from the federal governmentABC News - 5d -
English football to use semi-automated offsides for first time
Semi-automated offside technology will be used in English domestic football for the first time during the fifth round of the FA Cup.BBC News - 5d -
NATO is in disarray after the US announces that its security priorities lie elsewhere
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech on Ukraine this week has thrown NATO into disarrayABC News - 5d -
Google hub in Poland to develop AI use in energy and cybersecurity sectors
Google and Poland have signed a memorandum for developing the use of artificial intelligence in the country’s energy, cybersecurity and other sectorsABC News - 5d -
Trans doctor had the 'right' to use women's room, tribunal hears
Nurse manager Esther Davidson said she was advised that Dr Beth Upton was entitled to use the women's changing rooms.BBC News - 5d -
Inside the Royal Free - what it tells us about the NHS
From frustrated staff and ageing equipment to life-saving care, what life on the frontline is like.BBC News - 5d -
Valentine's Day display of northern lights will be visible in these US states
Valentine's Day could bring a dazzling display of the northern lights for stargazers in some parts of the U.S.ABC News - 5d -
Russia says US 'our main counterpart' in peace talks, sidelining Ukraine
Russia said Thursday that the United States will be its “main counterpart” in forthcoming peace talks to end its invasion of Ukraine, sidelining Kyiv in the negotiations. “We, of course, understand ...The Hill - 5d -
US releases Russian cybercriminal as part of exchange for teacher Marc Fogel
Alexander Vinnik, owner and operator of cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, was arrested in 2017 for money laundering. The Trump administration has released Alexander Vinnik, a cybercriminal who ...The Guardian - 5d -
US prosecutor in New York resigns after order to drop mayoral case
Departure of Danielle Sassoon comes after Trump administration ordered her office to abandon charges against Eric AdamsFinancial Times - 5d -
US Senate narrowly confirms RFK Jr as health secretary
Kennedy will oversee the US health industry including food safety, pharmaceuticals and vaccinations.BBC News - 4d -
Calvin Klein blacklisting sends chill through US business in China
Beijing’s action against clothing maker PVH and biotech company Illumina underlines risk created by trade tensionsFinancial Times - 4d -
TikTok returns to Apple App Store and Google Play in US
Chinese social media platform again available for download in US as Donald Trump continues to mull its future there amid security concerns. TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google ...The Guardian - 4d -
US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data
They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.BBC News - 4d -
Call for parents to be able to use loyalty card points to buy baby milk
Parents should be able to use vouchers, the regulator says, but restrictions on discounts should remain.BBC News - 4d -
Starmer backs Ukraine's Nato bid despite US view
The PM reaffirms the UK supports Ukraine's "irreversible path" to joining NATO in a call with Volodymyr Zelensky.BBC News - 4d -
Gaza plans put Egypt-US relations to tough test
After decades of close ties, what happens to Gaza could put Egypt-US friendship at risk.BBC News - 4d -
Mexico threatens to escalate US gunmakers lawsuit with terror charges
Claudia Scheinbaum warns of reciprocal action if Washington designates country’s cartels as terrorist groups. Mexico’s president has warned US gunmakers they could face fresh legal action as ...The Guardian - 4d -
US Judge Extends Order to Block DOGE From Treasury Department Data
A lawyer for the Trump administration couldn’t say whether the data DOGE accessed had been shared outside the US Treasury Department.Wired - 4d -
Democrats cheer conservative US attorney who resigned over Adams case
Several Democrats in both chambers of Congress celebrated the conservative U.S. attorney from the Southern District of New York who resigned Thursday after the Department of Justice (DOJ) directed ...The Hill - 4d -
Foxx's valentine to nonmembers trying to use House elevator: 'You've been warned'
Rep. Virginia Foxx’s (R-N.C.) Valentine’s Day message to congressional staffers attempting to use the Capitol buildings’ “members only” elevators is to not even try. Foxx has been known to chew ...The Hill - 3d -
Top US Election Security Watchdog Forced to Stop Election Security Work
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has frozen efforts to aid states in securing elections, according to an internal memo viewed by WIRED.Wired - 3d -
Musk’s takeover of US health agencies raises pandemic threat, experts warn
Doge wreaks havoc on HHS and CDC as Trump seeks to grant committee sweeping governmental powers. The so-called “department of government efficiency”, the Donald Trump -created program known as ...The Guardian - 3d -
I was with Salman Rushdie when he was stabbed. The ‘reader effect’ saved us
Reading fiction fosters empathy in a polarized world. I’ve learned how arts organizations can do the same. On 12 August 2022, I was about to begin interviewing Salman Rushdie at the Chautauqua ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ministers face questions about Prince Andrew’s use of public money
Labour peer will ask the government about the Duke of York’s conduct after calling for greater scrutiny of the royals in parliament. The government is to face questions about Prince Andrew and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Russian court orders US citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in custody
A Moscow court has ordered that a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling should be in pre-trial detention for 30 days, the Moscow courts press service saysABC News - 3d -
US demands Europe sets out arms and troops support for postwar Ukraine
Call comes as Emmanuel Macron plans Paris summit to discuss stepping up European support for KyivFinancial Times - 3d -
Russian court orders US citizen suspected of drug smuggling to be held in custody
A Moscow court has ordered a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in pre-trial detention for 30 days, the Moscow courts press service said Saturday, days after a Moscow-Washington prisoner ...NBC News - 3d -
US Forest Service and National Park Service to fire thousands of workers
Agencies say Trump’s latest push to trim government could impede firefighting efforts and create crises at national parks. The US Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires while the ...The Guardian - 3d -
As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will?
Russia is relying on strength of numbers, and Putin may not honour a peace deal. After three years of Russia’s attempt to occupy and annex Ukraine, the country continues to put up a fierce ...The Guardian - 2d -
Three fights in first nine seconds as US beat Canada
A 4 Nations game between the USA and Canada descends into chaos with three fights breaking out between players in the first nine seconds.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Flash floods pummel South as massive storm batters eastern US
A sprawling storm pounded the Southeast leading to intense flash flooding. Nearly half a million people across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia are experiencing power outages. NBC’s ...NBC News - 2d -
The US must play to its strengths to compete with China in Latin America
Washington can no longer afford to stand idleFinancial Times - 2d -
Lewis Carroll collection given to his Oxford college in surprise US donation
Exclusive: Christ Church college taken aback to receive hundreds of the author’s letters, photos and rare items. Thousands of letters, photographs, illustrations and books from one of the world’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
The US could ditch the penny: What happened when Canada did it?
Canada did away with its one-cent coin more than a decade ago. It could offer insight into what the U.S. may be on the verge of doing.The Hill - 2d -
Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes
Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be Poland and Lithuania. Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday predicted Russia would “wage war against Nato” if the US ...The Guardian - 2d -
Macron convenes European leaders for Ukraine summit amid tension with US
Paris meeting aims to devise action plan for Ukraine’s future as US and Russian delegates prepare to meet. The sudden transatlantic chasm over Ukraine will be laid bare on Monday when US officials ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC
A Ukrainian government source told the BBC Kyiv would not be present at the proposed peace talks.BBC News - 2d -
Europe scrambles to respond as US and Russia prepare for Ukraine peace talks
France to host emergency meeting as Washington and Moscow start negotiationsFinancial Times - 2d -
US and European energy groups at risk from uranium supply crunch
Metal used to power reactors faces shortages as demand for nuclear power risesFinancial Times - 1d
