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Djokovic player union begins legal action against tours
The players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic begins legal action against tennis' governing bodies, citing "anti-competitive practices and a blatant disregard for player welfare".BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Body of newborn baby found outside west London church
Police appeal for mother to come forward for her own welfare after body found outside church in Notting Hill. The body of a newborn baby has been found outside a church in London, with police ...The Guardian - 5h -
Countries can't be forced into Ukraine peace coalition - minister
The UK and France are leading efforts to set up a "coalition of the willing" to protect Ukraine.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
State Reforms + the State of Reform
We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'
Christina, 27, and her family had to battle for years to stay in the UK.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Tulip Siddiq used fake signature to transfer flat to sister, Bangladeshi prosecutor alleges
Former UK City minister implicated in Dhaka corruption inquiryFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Reeves promises to scrap ‘unnecessary’ financial market reporting rules
UK chancellor to ease requirements on how much data companies have to provideFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Female-led start-ups are increasingly starved of funding
Investment decisions in the UK follow the same outdated patterns — even in booming AIFinancial Times - 6d -
From Beowulf to the Loch Ness Monster: Royal Mail's new mythical stamps
Myths and fables from across the UK are illustrated in the set of stamps.BBC News - 5d -
Schools and hospitals get £180m solar investment
The government has announced the funding for 200 schools and hospitals apiece across the UK.BBC News - 4d -
Trump envoy dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine
Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a "posture".BBC News - 2d -
‘Globalisation as we knew it’ may be over, says HSBC chair Mark Tucker
UK-based bank is dominant in financing trade flows around the worldFinancial Times - 17h -
Strange spiral seen in the sky - BBC explains what it was
On Monday, stargazers may have noticed an unusual sight in the sky above the UK.BBC News - 10h -
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh brace for upcoming food reductions as aid agencies cut funding
Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official says the reduction will impact ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
USAid cuts could create untreatable TB bug ‘resistant to everything we have’
Projects to detect, treat and research new ways to fight TB among those disrupted by sudden funding freeze . Dangerous new forms of tuberculosis (TB) for which there is no treatment could emerge as ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks
The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
'A lot of fear': Speaker Johnson's constituents react to potential cuts to Medicaid, food stamps
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona reports from Vinton, Louisiana, on how Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents are reacting to potential cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. NBC News ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump says Democrats would be to blame for shutdown, suggests it could delay tax cuts
President Trump said Thursday that Democrats would be to blame if government funding runs out this week and suggested a shutdown could delay GOP efforts to extend expiring tax cuts. "They do a ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Americans confront GOP lawmakers over federal job cuts and economy at town halls
Republicans in Congress are facing backlash at town hall events as voters voice concerns over deep federal job cuts and the state of the economy under President Trump and Elon Musk's policies. Some ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Thirteen years ago, Emma told me disability cuts nearly broke her family. Now, under Labour, it’s worse | Polly Toynbee
In families like hers, the devastating impact of the £5bn cuts will be felt most keenly. It is a stain Labour may never be rid of. Wrong, badly wrong, and it won’t easily, if ever, be forgotten or ...The Guardian - 4d -
Around the world in 60 hours: Nigerian aims to set travel record with ‘low-mobility’ passport
Alma Asinobi wants to break Guinness world record for shortest time to visit seven continents. In 2019, Alma Asinobi, a Nigerian postgraduate architecture student, gave herself an ambitious goal ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
In Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, both sides take aim at the other's billionaire backers
The Wisconsin Supreme Court contest is shaping up to be a battle of billionaires, with each side in the race casting the other’s most prominent donors as boogeymen.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
College basketball rankings: Duke aims for outright ACC title in rivalry game vs. North Carolina
The Blue Devils enter the matchup at No. 2 in our daily rankings, while the Tar Heels remain unrankedCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
Alphabet aims to slash cost of new nuclear with small reactor deployments, CIO says
Alphabet's Google unit struck a deal last October to buy power from small modular reactors under development by Kairos Power.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Champions League expert picks, predictions: Real Madrid aim to hold onto one-goal lead vs. Atletico Madrid
Elsewhere, Arsenal and Aston Villa have dominant leads and remain heavy favoritesCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
Trump admin aims to get undocumented immigrants to self-deport with new messaging campaign
The Trump administration is spending $200 million on a new messaging campaign with ads and a "self-deportation" mobile app to convince immigrants to leave the U.S.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Noel Clarke aims to create ‘moral equivalence’ between himself and accusers, court hears
On third day of cross-examination, the actor claimed accusers voluntarily engaged in sexual conversation. Noel Clarke is trying to create “moral equivalence” between his alleged sexual misconduct ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Bears' new O-line additions 'tough,' 'smart' and versatile, Ben Johnson says as Chicago aims to fix big issue
Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney and Drew Dalman should help solidify the offensive lineCBS Sports - Mar. 13 -
This hedge-fund-style ETF is aimed at investors looking to diversify in volatile markets. Here’s what to look for.
Markets have been volatile this year, with some investors turning to alternative strategies for diversification as those increasingly become available to the masses.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Rainbow Six Siege X Aims To Breathe New Life Into The Shooter, But Don't Call It Siege 2
Ubisoft has unveiled Rainbow Six Siege X, the next evolution of the multiplayer shooter, coming at the start of Y10 S2 on June 10. Not to be confused with the Rainbow Six Siege 2 some may have been ...GameSpot - Mar. 13 -
'You can't stop El Tanke': UFC hopeful Christopher Ewert aims to be Chile's first champion
Christopher Ewert is confident it's just a matter of time. Considering the time and sacrifice he's put in, he thinks the universe will reward him. He still needs to work hard, but thus far, he's ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
NWSL regular season arrives as Orlando Pride aim to defend title; Liverpool vs. Newcastle in Carabao Cup final
Elsewhere in the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Thomas Tuchel names his first England squadCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
'You don't hang banners for milestones': Tom Izzo adapts and takes aim at another title
Izzo is surpassing milestones and reached a big anniversary of his lone title. At 70, with a highly ranked team, he's hoping to add to his legacy.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
Notre Dame WBB takes aim at reboot, starts tourney journey vs. S.F. Austin
Eighth-ranked Irish (26-5) start 30th NCAA Tournament run as a No. 3 seed Friday at home in Purcell PavilionYahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
This Irish Startup Aims to Amp Up the American Rave Scene. Its Big Idea? Bingo
Bingo Loco hopes to host its fast-selling events in venues like Madison Square Garden, co-founder Craig Reynolds says.Inc. - Mar. 17 -
Atalanta fall against Inter yet again while Inzaghi aims for the stars | Nicky Bandini
Another costly defeat means Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have not beaten the Nerazzurri from Milan since 2018. There was no timidity left in the city of Bergamo, no desire to hide behind underdog ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Trump signs executive order aimed at gutting Voice of America and six other federal agencies
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to gut the parent of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America and six other federal agencies. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports on the ...NBC News - Mar. 17 -
‘It’s Unacceptable’ – Barcelona Star Slams PSG Fans for Banners Aimed OM’s Adrien Rabiot, Mother
Adrien Rabiot faced the anger of Paris Saint-Germain fans during the Le Classique against Olympique de Marseille on March 16. The French midfielder had previously played for PSG from 2012 to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 18 -
Injured Real Madrid star aiming to return in 2 months; recovery going better than expected
Last week, Dani Carvajal posted an update on his Instagram with a caption that got Real Madrid fans excited.His post cryptically hinted towards the player planning for his return to the field ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
‘Our mindset stays the same’ – Chelsea go to Manchester City with clear aims says Bompastor
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor says that her side’s mindset remains the same going into the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final tie with Manchester City.The Blues tr...Yahoo Sports - 6d
