UK suspends aid to Rwanda over support for DRC rebels

Luigi Mangione Supporters Remain Steadfast Ahead of UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Trial

Luigi Mangione faced a hearing on Friday as supporters planned a rally outside a Manhattan courthouse. Some Americans have found a hero in the man accused of vigilante murder.

The New York Times - 4d

L.A. DA does not support overturning Menendez brothers' murder convictions

Los Angeles' top prosecutor rejected a bid by Erik and Lyle Menendez to challenge their murder convictions, telling reporters Friday that evidence cited by the brothers did not meet the standards ...

NBC News - 4d

Judge blocks Trump's executive order ending federal support for DEI programs

A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

CBS News - 4d

After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine

As Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace has been upended in a matter of days by the administration ...

ABC News - 4d

German army chief assures Kiev of further support during visit

Yahoo News - 4d

Starmer and Macron agree to show ‘united leadership in support of Ukraine’

UK prime minister and French president will separately meet Donald Trump this week. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed to show “united leadership in support of Ukraine” when they ...

The Guardian - 2d

Conservatives win German election but far-right AfD doubles support

Results show CDU/CSU will be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a government. The conservative opposition has won the most votes in Germany’s ...

The Guardian - 2d

Most voters support having agency focused on government efficiency: Poll

Most voters support having an agency focused on ensuring government efficiency but were split on the current Elon Musk-led department having access to their own personal data and the country’s, ...

The Hill - 1d

Ukraine war briefing: European allies rush to showcase extra support for Kyiv

Baltic and Nordic countries to equip and train Ukrainian brigade; Rheinmetall car part factories to make weapons and ammunition. What we know on day 1,098 Continue reading...

The Guardian - 1d

The F.B.I.’s New Boss, and the Foreign Aid Fallout

Plus, a James Bond takeover.

The New York Times - 5d

Lessons in foreign aid from a trip to Uganda

When President Trump and Elon Mask brought the shutters down on USAID, I was reminded of things I had seen and heard in Uganda last month while conducting development research there — things that ...

The Hill - 4d

As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?

China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.

The New York Times - 4d

The UK is snipping — rather than shredding — red tape

Regulation is needed, but too much of it puts a brake on growth and stifles innovation

Financial Times - 5d

UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations

Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stalling

Financial Times - 5d

What might an optimistic investor buy in the UK?

The outlook is far from rosy, but what if we’re overdoing the doom and gloom?

Financial Times - 5d

Apple Pulls iPhone Security Feature in UK

Law enforcement in the country was pressuring the company to create a tool that would act like a back door into customers’ data.

The New York Times - 4d

£67bn of UK investors’ money is in underperforming funds

Wealth floundering in so-called ‘dog’ funds rises 26 per cent in six months, as investor Nick Train’s UK Equity product named among them

Financial Times - 4d

How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?

And is the government’s stance on Russia shifting?

BBC News - 3d

Kremlin-linked officials to be banned from entering UK

Announcement comes as Britain prepares to unveil sanctions package on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Financial Times - 2d

UK and India relaunch trade talks in Delhi

British trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds met his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal in Delhi on Monday.

BBC News - 2d

Can UK banks stay the course on their climate pledges?

Lenders warn that slow government action may force a rethink

Financial Times - 2d

Historic visual effects studio Technicolor collapses in UK

The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with 'the majority' of its UK staff made redundant.

BBC News - 1d

Trump changed conversation on Ukraine ‘for the better’, says UK

Keir Starmer reiterates Britain is ‘ready and willing’ to put troops on the ground in Ukraine to secure peace

Financial Times - 1d

Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable

Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next week

Financial Times - 1d

UK’s Best Employers 2025: interactive ranking

Some 20,000 employees were surveyed by the FT and Statista for the inaugural edition of this annual list

Financial Times - 1d

UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Starmer’s announcement of ‘biggest sustained rise’ since cold war comes ahead of Trump meeting on Thursday

Financial Times - 22h

Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges

The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groups

ABC News - 6d

Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants

The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.

Politico - 6d

International aid groups axe thousands of jobs in wake of Trump funding freeze

Fears that cuts will ‘decimate’ ability to react to crises as sector loses expertise and skills at every level, report finds. Some of the world’s largest aid organisations are axing thousands of ...

The Guardian - 5d

Daughter of aid worker beheaded by ISIS reads final texts at trial

Bethany Haines read out the last text message she would ever receive from her father, David Haines, before he was abducted and killed by ISIS over a decade ago.

CBS News - 4d

USAID aid freeze triggers health care crisis in Africa

USAID's 90-day freeze on all services has resulted in a significant loss of trust, critical health care, food aid, and medical supplies, causing life-threatening consequences for Malawian patients, ...

The Hill - 4d

Israel closes main crossing for aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip

Yahoo News - 4d

Trump administration resumes legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children

Groups like Acacia and Kids in Need of Defense called the stop-worker "devastating."

ABC News - 4d

California wildfire aid will come with 'strings,' says Trump envoy Grenell

The Trump administration will place “strings” on the recovery assistance it gives to California after the state faced deadly wildfires, Trump envoy Richard Grenell said Friday. “The federal ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump administration restores legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

A stop-work order had been issued to government-funded attorneys to cease counsel for about 26,000 minors. The Trump administration has rescinded its decision to cut off legal aid for ...

The Guardian - 4d