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 - Mar. 11

Moscow blames Ukraine for deadlock over ceasefire deal talks

The Kremlin said that it would not disclose the content of ceasefire deal talks with the U.S. as Ukrainian diplomats met American officials Tuesday.

CNBC - 4d

Kentucky Bourbon Makers Fear Becoming ‘Collateral Damage’ in Trump’s Trade War

Smaller distillers say the uncertainty created by the administration’s erratic tariff announcements is crippling their ability to expand into Canadian and EU markets.

Inc. - Mar. 11

Trump says he sent a letter to Iran urging negotiations on nuclear weapons

"There are two ways Iran can be handled, militarily or you make a deal. I would prefer to make a deal," Trump told Fox host Maria Bartiromo.

ABC News - Mar. 7

Trump wants more than a minerals deal with Ukraine to restart aid

“Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss new reporting on what the Trump administration is going to require in order to restart military aid and ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

Ukraine's position on a potential 30-day ceasefire deal with Russia

Ukraine appears ready for a temporary ceasefire with Russia after losing access to U.S. aid and intelligence for its war. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the defense and security department at ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

McConnell: U.S. headed for ‘Russia wins, America loses’ headline on Ukraine deal

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) warned in a speech Thursday that U.S. negotiators trying to end the war in Ukraine are headed for a “Russia wins, America loses” headline if ...

The Hill - 23h

McConnell: US headed for ‘Russia wins, America loses’ headline on Ukraine deal

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) warned in a speech Thursday that U.S. negotiators trying to end the war in Ukraine are headed for a “Russia wins, America loses” headline if ...

The Hill - 23h

EU to remove 4 Russian nationals from sanctions list

Decision follows Hungary’s threat to block restrictions on more than 2,000 individuals sanctioned over Ukraine war

Financial Times - Mar. 14

EU explores new military intelligence satellites to cut reliance on US

Donald Trump’s temporary withdrawal of sharing information with Ukraine has galvanised Brussels’s efforts

Financial Times - Mar. 15

Big majority of EU countries push for ‘concrete’ defence deal with UK

Also in this newsletter: Greenland votes on its future

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Reeves delays plan to reform cash Isas until after Spring Statement

City executives have urged chancellor to lower cap on tax-free savings

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Trump wants to see more than just a minerals deal to restart aid to Ukraine

NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports that President Trump wants to see more than a rare earth minerals deal to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

Is the LA Kings’ Failure to Attract Free Agents a Cause for Concern?

Leading up to the NHL trade deadline there was considerable chatter that the LA Kings were very much in on Finnish star Mikko Rantanen. Esteemed and very connected SportsNet NHL analyst Elliotte ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Rams free-agent WR Tyler Johnson agrees to deal with Jets

Tyler Johnson is heading across the country after agreeing to a deal with the Jets

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Russia and Ukraine launch aerial attacks amid proposed ceasefire talks

Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight Saturday, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories

ABC News - Mar. 15

Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won't do

The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade.

BBC News - Mar. 20

Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire

US president’s comments come after Ukrainian counterpart said he believed ‘strong steps’ were under consideration. Donald Trump has suggested he could target Russia financially as Ukraine’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Europe is about to make its biggest strategic mistake

Control over Moscow’s blocked foreign reserves empowers the EU to shape how the Ukraine war ends

Financial Times - Mar. 20

BBC will no longer show England Six Nations games as new free-to-air deal agreed

The Six Nations will remain on free-to-air in the UK for the next four years after a landmark deal was struck with ITV and BBC, Telegraph Sport understands.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 12

Inside the frontlines of Russia as the war with Ukraine continues

NBC News' Keir Simmons gets a rare look inside the frontlines in Russia and talks with residents about the impact of the war with Ukraine as President Trump said he is “strongly considering” ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

Ukraine and Russia trade strikes after Putin declines to endorse Trump’s ceasefire proposal

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of air attacks on infrastructure, hours after a call between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump.

NBC News - Mar. 19

Stephen A. Smith to Democrats: Find deals Trump is willing to make

Media personality Stephen A. Smith is urging Democrats to find deals they can make with President Trump, criticizing their protests. “What we’ve been seeing from them, it doesn’t resonate," Smith ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

EU debates ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after Trump orders staff cuts

European Union government ministers are debating ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after the Trump administration stopped grants to the pro-democracy media outlet over the weekend

ABC News - Mar. 18

Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, EU announces retaliation

Trump's tariff policies have rattled the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and a global trade war.

CBS News - Mar. 12

EU looks to hit Big Tech in crackdown on US services exports

Scale of tariff action by Trump administration requires bloc to consider using more powerful trade tools, officials say

Financial Times - 1d

EU looks to hit Big Tech in crackdown on US services exports

Scale of tariff action by Trump administration requires bloc to consider using more powerful trade tools, officials say

Financial Times - 1d

EU looks to hit Big Tech in crackdown on US services exports

Scale of tariff action by Trump administration requires bloc to consider using more powerful trade tools, officials say

Financial Times - 1d

EU looks to hit Big Tech in crackdown on US services exports

Scale of tariff action by Trump administration requires bloc to consider using more powerful trade tools, officials say

Financial Times - 1d

Barbara Bonansea renews!

Onwards, together! Barbara Bonansea has renewed her contract with Juventus Women until 30 June, 2026, with an option in place for a further year that would take her through to 2027.This renewal ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

2025 NFL free agency tracker: Updates on top 100 free agents; Amari Cooper, Keenan Allen among best available

A running tracker of all the big free agent deals and player movement

CBS Sports - 3d

L’Oréal leads beauty groups telling Brussels to leave them out of trade war

French group says 16 companies have told EU to remove US cosmetics from retaliation list

Financial Times - 6d

Neville Gallimore ready to be 'jack of all trades' on Colts' defensive line

Indianapolis Colts' free agent signee and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore brings a "jack of all trades" mindset and skillset to the defense.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

The parallel in Ukraine isn't to World War II — it's to Korea

The Korean War offers a similar parallel to the current conflict in Ukraine, with both nations being invaded by their neighbors and receiving support from the free world. Some Americans favored ...

The Hill - Mar. 13