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Ukraine war briefing: Two people killed as Russia pounds Zaporizhzhia

South-eastern Ukrainian city struck more than 10 times, while three people die in attacks on Sumy and Donetsk; Germany approves €3bn in new military aid for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,123. ...

The Guardian - 22h

Taiwan’s president labels China a ‘foreign hostile force’ and ramps up security measures citing ‘infiltration’

Lai Ching-te’s speech – which included a proposal to set up military courts – prompted an angry reaction from Beijing, which called him a ‘creator of crisis’. Taiwan’s new president has formally ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

South Carolina attorney general says 14th Amendment 'misinterpreted'

South Carolina is one of 18 states that joined a Supreme Court brief supporting an executive order to end birthright citizenship.

The Hill - 4d

Commanders sign former Cowboys WR Michael Gallup, who just came out of retirement

Former Cowboys WR Michael Gallup is back in the NFC East after a brief retirement, joining the Commanders as a free agent

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Former Longhorn signs one-year deal with Kansas City Chiefs

After a brief journey into free agency, Charles Omenihu has decided to stay with the Kansas City Chiefs

Yahoo Sports - 1d

China hits Canada with retaliatory tariffs on agricultural products

Beijing accuses Ottawa of ‘discriminatory’ levies on electric vehicles

Financial Times - Mar. 8

China Hits Canada With Tariffs in Indirect Riposte to Trump

Beijing, which set steep duties on canola, peas and pork, wants Canada and Mexico to resist U.S. pressure to raise tariffs on Chinese goods.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

China returns fire in Trump’s trade war

Tariff salvo on US agricultural goods, Greenland goes to the polls and investors discover if buying Lego is still fun

Financial Times - Mar. 9

China’s Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Products Take Effect

The action came in response to the higher levies on Chinese imports that President Trump announced last week.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

The ‘freedom’ railway: China’s plan to take on the US in Africa

Tazara project showcases Beijing’s leaner approach to overseas development just as western aid appears to retreat

Financial Times - Mar. 12

China steels itself for Trump turmoil with ‘DeepSeek congress’

Annual session of rubber stamp parliament highlights Beijing’s shifting priorities amid AI breakthroughs and US tariffs

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Trump urged to appoint special envoy to China

Senator Steve Daines offers to act as intermediary in effort to secure meeting with President Xi Jinping

Financial Times - Mar. 13

The Indo-Pacific grapples with a reckless China and feckless US

Increasing uncertainty clouds the region’s future as it tries to decipher Trump’s line on Beijing

Financial Times - Mar. 14

China courts global CEOs for Xi meeting

Planned contact comes as Beijing seeks support of international business and fends off Trump’s tariffs

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Porsche's Declining China Sales Force New Strategy

Yahoo News - Mar. 15

Xi snubs EU-China anniversary summit

Brussels sought visit to mark 50 years of ties, but move adds to scepticism about warm words from Beijing

Financial Times - 6d

China looks to boost consumption amid consumer squeeze

Yahoo News - 6d

China unveils plan to ‘vigorously boost’ weak consumption

Policymakers seek to spur demand as economy battles deflationary pressure

Financial Times - 5d

The Hidden Cost of Trump’s Trade War on China

Progress on battling fentanyl trafficking could be lost, and so could American lives.

The New York Times - 4d

China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says an unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding the self-governing island republic between Sunday and ...

ABC News - 4d

China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant

Beijing is concerned US proximity could lead to leakage of key smart car technology used by Tesla’s main rival

Financial Times - 3d

China’s military is going to war against itself

Two recent waves of purges — the first beginning in 2023 and ending in the middle of last year and the second beginning in November of last year — have targeted officers loyal to Xi.

The Hill - 3d

Hamilton 'gob-smacked' by Ferrari speed in China

Lewis Hamilton says he is "gob-smacked" to take his first pole position for Ferrari for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

AstraZeneca to invest $2.5bn in China after scandal

London-listed drugmaker will establish research centre in Beijing

Financial Times - 1d

Hamilton takes first Ferrari win in China sprint

Lewis Hamilton takes his first win for Ferrari on only his second outing for the team with a dominant victory in the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.

BBC News - 20h

China spends big on its ageing pets

Demographic shift underlines emerging opportunities in country’s vast consumer market

Financial Times - 23h

Piastri takes first pole in China ahead of Russell

McLaren's Oscar Piastri takes pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix as George Russell's Mercedes sneaks between the Australian and team-mate Lando Norris.

BBC News - 16h

Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense

US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Ukraine war briefing: Airstrikes on Kyiv; Zelenskyy promises ‘fully constructive’ talks in Saudi Arabia

Air defences engaged in repelling Russian attack on Ukrainian capital; Zelenskyy says ‘significant’ part of talks in Saudi Arabia will concern security guarantees Continue reading...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Trump administration briefing: education department to be halved as Trump walks back Canada tariffs

Education secretary Linda McMahon describes layoffs as ‘significant step towards restoring greatness’ – key US politics stories from Tuesday at a glance. The US Department of Education intends ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Trump administration briefing: Judge reinstates some fired workers, more tariff threats on EU

Judge says it is a ‘lie’ that employees at federal agencies had performance issues; Trump mulls EU alcohol tariff – key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. A federal judge in California ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

10 years ago, Rafael dos Anjos blew up the brief 'Showtime Era' at UFC 185

In 2015, Anthony Pettis was riding high and had been for years. Pettis came to the UFC as the final WEC champion on the heels of his famed "Showtime Kick" against Benson Henderson. He was outworked ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Trump administration briefing: Democrats divided as funding bill passes; president rails against justice department

Democrats dismayed after some help Republicans avert government shutdown; Trump vents about prosecutions while taking DoJ victory lap – key US politics stories from Friday at a glance. The US ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy accuses Putin of seeking to prolong war amid buildup of forces

Ukrainian president maintains his troops are still fighting in Russia’s Kursk region and warns that Moscow is ‘doing everything’ to prevent a ceasefire. What we know on day 1,117. See all our ...

The Guardian - 6d

Trump administration briefing: US president to speak to Putin this week; Democrats train fire on Musk

Russian president ‘accepts the philosophy’ of US’s Ukraine ceasefire terms, says US envoy; Musk’s popularity falls – key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance. US president Donald Trump ’s ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump administration briefing: judge incredulous at deportations defense; Doge workers break into building

White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela flights; Elon Musk’s Doge workers break into non-government agency – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. The Trump ...

The Guardian - 4d