US condemns Syria violence after hundreds killed in sectarian clashes

Enemies no more? How Russia's rhetoric about the US is changing

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg explores how Moscow has warmed to Trump's America.

BBC News - 1d

US energy secretary criticises climate policy for damaging UK economy

Chris Wright says ‘once mighty’ British steel and chemicals industries have been displaced to Asia

Financial Times - 1d

US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel's Wolf Prize

An American biochemist whose research has helped scientists make inroads on treating coronavirus and HIV has won this year’s Wolf Prize, a major Israeli award in the arts and sciences

ABC News - 1d

Ontario hits power exports to US with 25% surcharge as trade war escalates

Canadian province’s decision will affect 1.5mn households and businesses in Michigan, Minnesota and New York

Financial Times - 1d

WATCH: Container ship collides with anchored US oil tanker sparking inferno

A cargo ship collided with an anchored U.S. tanker carrying jet fuel off the east coast of England in the North Sea on Monday, causing a massive fire and fuel spill, officials said.

ABC News - 1d

Why Ukraine hopes Trump minerals deal will win back US support

American and Ukrainian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks and to revive a critical mineral deal

BBC News - 1d

US-backed miner TechMet seeks to develop Ukraine lithium site

Dobra project could be one of first built under minerals deal between Washington and Kyiv

Financial Times - 1d

New details emerge in US college student's spring break disappearance

Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki's clothes have been found on a beach in the Dominican Republic.

ABC News - 1d

Project 2025: You can’t say Trump didn’t warn us

Project 2025, a 922-page blueprint for a second Trump administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation, has been implemented by Trump's administration, including firing 30,000 federal employees, ...

The Hill - 1d

US oil tanker and Portuguese cargo ship collide in North Sea

A Portuguese cargo ship struck an oil tanker that was carrying fuel for the U.S. military off the English coast on Monday, sparking explosions, a frantic rescue mission and concerns of a possible ...

NBC News - 1d

Controlled-release fertilizers can spread microplastics on US cropland – study

Tiny bits of plastic can end up in water and soil at alarming levels, said lead author of University of Missouri paper. Fertilizers that shed microplastics are increasingly spreading on America’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Where in the US will you be able to see the total lunar eclipse?

A lunar eclipse will be visible for stargazers across the U.S. this March for the first time in roughly two years.

The Hill - 21h

Americans are using this strategy to save money on home insurance. Is it a good idea?

Homeowners frustrated with rising homeowners-insurance premiums are switching plans and opting for higher deductibles to manage their costs.

MarketWatch - 22h

The White House is using tariffs to restore manufacturing. Data suggests it will take time.

What the White House wants and what the economic realities of manufacturing and trade are don’t line up, experts say.

NBC News - 23h

Starmer will not impose immediate UK counter-tariffs to US steel levies

PM to take a ‘cool-headed’ approach as he tries to steer clear of transatlantic trade war

Financial Times - 22h

Ukraine’s drone strike shows it is not helpless without US intelligence

Attack on Moscow as peace talks began was designed to reinforce Kyiv’s proposal for an air truce with Russia. Ukraine’s decision to launch a drone attack into Russia as the next phase of peace ...

The Guardian - 19h

US lifts military freeze on Ukraine in push for 30-day ceasefire

The U.S. will immediately restore military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine following bilateral talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, with Ukraine expressing "readiness" to accept a ...

The Hill - 17h

Tariffs could impact longstanding electricity trade between US and Canada

The tariffs the Trump administration is imposing on Canada could disrupt the longstanding trade of electricity between the two countries.

ABC News - 16h

Ontario agrees to suspend electricity surcharge ahead of talks with US

The government of Ontario on Tuesday backed off its threat to impose a surcharge on electricity to three U.S. states amid broader trade talks. In a joint statement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford ...

The Hill - 16h

US and Ukraine call for 30-day ceasefire following Saudi talks

U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for major talks on Tuesday with the goal of charting a course toward ending Russia's three-year-old war.

ABC News - 16h

US House passes vote to extend federal funding until end of September

Legislation on stop-gap measure now moves to the Senate to avoid a government shutdown

Financial Times - 13h

US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook

American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softness

Financial Times - 13h

Toyota considers exporting from UK to US to ease impact of Trump tariffs

Senior European executive of world’s largest carmaker also warns of more turbulence for the sector

Financial Times - 12h

Rosie O'Donnell moves to Ireland: 'Heartbreaking to see' what's happening in US politics

Rosie O'Donnell, a longtime critic of President Trump, announced Tuesday that she has moved to Ireland, citing U.S. politics as the catalyst for her relocation. In a nearly 10-minute-long TikTok ...

The Hill - 12h

As USAID clears out, official directs employees to use burn bags on documents

A USAID official instructed employees Tuesday on "clearing our classified safes" by shredding documents at the embattled foreign aid agency's Washington headquarters.

ABC News - 13h

US education department plans to cut half its workforce

The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.

BBC News - 10h

Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum are unjustified, but his government will not retaliate with its own tariffs

ABC News - 6h

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 - 3h

UK seeks ‘pragmatic’ deal with US to avoid future tariffs

Decision not to impose retaliatory levies signals break with EU approach

Financial Times - 2h

UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal, government sources say

Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.

BBC News - 1h

Education Dept. slashes workforce; new tariffs roil US markets

President Donald Trump is planning to cut nearly 1,300 Department of Education employees, about half of its total staff, with an ultimate goal of shutting down the agency completely. It comes as ...

NBC News - 43m

Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tablets

ABC News - 47m

FirstFT: EU retaliates to US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports

Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine agrees immediate 30-day ceasefire and Palantir boss becomes one of highest paid tech bosses

Financial Times - 1h

Barcelona match postponed after death of team doctor

Barcelona's La Liga match against Osasuna is postponed following the death of the Catalan club's first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia.

BBC News - 3d

France angry after Dupont suffers 'serious' injury

France head coach Fabien Galthie fears captain Antoine Dupont has sustained a "serious" knee injury during their Six Nations victory over Ireland.

BBC News - 3d

Chiefs WR Worthy won't be charged after arrest

The Williamson County district attorney's office has declined to press charges against Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy following his arrest for an alleged assault.

ESPN - 2d