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Russia reportedly begins rare earth metals talks with US; Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin – Russia-Ukraine war live
Pro-Kremlin newspaper reports Washington and Moscow talks have started; US president speaks out against Russian president. Here are some fuller comments from Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov , ...The Guardian - 4d -
How to fight a fascist state – what I learned from a second world war briefing for secret agents | Zoe Williams
You can forget the advice on disguises, secret codes and spreading propaganda by dropping leaflets in train carriages. But there is something for us all here about the need for action. The SOE ...The Guardian - 4d -
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Tops 2,000 as Help Is Slow for War-Torn Sagaing
As deaths mount, some volunteers complained of being blocked by Myanmar’s military from reaching a rebel stronghold that was badly hit.The New York Times - 4d -
China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war
The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.CNBC - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: US anger builds on Russia over refusal to accept ceasefire
Senators propose ‘hard-hitting’ secondary sanctions and say ‘Russia is the aggressor’; ‘coalition of the willing’ moves forward. What we know on day 1,134 Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
Democrats vow to fight Trump tariffs 'tooth and nail' and slam 'chaotic trade war'
"Trump's done a lot of bad things. This is way up there," Chuck Schumer said of the administration's tariff policy.ABC News - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: No Trump tariff on Russia as his officials host Putin investment tsar
Kryvyi Rig hit while Kharkiv endures barrage of Shahed drones; Nato foreign ministers including Marc Rubio to meet in Brussels. What we know on day 1,135 Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
Barcelona scoring sensation breaks down gruelling win against Atletico Madrid – ‘It was a war’
Barcelona forward Ferran Torres proved his worth once again as he guided the Blaugrana to the Copa del Rey final with a crucial goal against Atletico Madrid. In a tense and fiercely contested ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Freed Israeli hostages call for end to war, to bring remaining Gaza hostages home
Freed hostages are among those calling for a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire. They warn renewed bombing in Gaza jeopardizes the lives of the 24 remaining captives, who are believed to be alive.CBS News - 1d -
S&P 500 Has Worst Day Since June 2020 as Trade War Sets Off Slump
The S&P 500 fell almost 5 percent on Thursday, its worst drop since June 2020, as President Trump’s higher-than-expected tariffs set off another round of economic worry.The New York Times - 1d -
Despite Livia Tossici-Bolt's conviction, the US is not finished with making abortion a UK culture war issue | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
We should all be worried that the rightwing organisation Alliance Defending Freedom has been increasing its activities in this country. I couldn’t sleep the other night, because I made the fatal ...The Guardian - 13h -
Uganda president holds talks with South Sudanese leaders to try to avoid civil war
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is expected to meet South Sudanese officials on the second day of his trip to the capital, JubaABC News - 13h -
Ukrainians who fled war fear deportation under Trump: ‘I am young, I want to live’
Trump’s moves have pushed hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into a state of insecurity after they were welcomed to a safe haven. Not long after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Danyil packed ...The Guardian - 11h -
Trump’s trade war targets an island full of penguins, but Russia faces no new tariffs
Aside from climate change and pollution, penguins are now facing one more threat from humanity: President Donald Trump’s tariffs.NBC News - 11h -
The far right has seemed unstoppable in Europe. Here’s how Trump’s tariffs could change that | Nathalie Tocci
With populist leaders on the back foot and EU support at its highest in years, the US trade war could be an opportunity for the union. Donald Trump has unleashed a trade war on the world, and ...The Guardian - 20h -
Trump Is Giving Europe Vertigo, and Not Just About Ukraine
The split between Europe and the United States over how to end the war is exposing a new, disorienting reality for an alliance in trouble.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Key Takeaways From America’s Secret Military Partnership With Ukraine
An investigation by The New York Times has revealed that America was woven into the war far more than previously known.The New York Times - 5d -
More than 1,600 killed in Myanmar earthquake as search efforts continue
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.CBS News - 5d -
Hang Seng tech index slides into correction territory after strong rally as tariff worries sour mood
China's technology stocks fell into correction territory after purported profit taking by investors and trade war uncertainties.CNBC - 4d -
'I feel guilty for not being in Myanmar - our people need us the most now'
They fled war - now Myanmar's diaspora feel helpless watching their country struggle after the quake.BBC News - 4d -
FirstFT: US stocks post worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff fears
Also in today’s newsletter, how a $1.4tn Trump trade war could unfold, and DeepMind slows down research releasesFinancial Times - 3d -
Bletchley code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101
Betty Webb MBE worked at Bletchley Park during World War Two intercepting enemy messages.BBC News - 3d -
Draymond Green was very close to joining Grizzlies in 2023
So much has been said in the war of words between Golden State WarrYahoo Sports - 3d -
3/24: America Decides
Reporter says Trump administration accidentally texted him war plans; Supreme Court hears Louisiana redistricting caseCBS News - 3d -
What to expect from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
The BBC's Erin Delmore unpacks the reciprocal taxes the president has promised, as his trade wars continue to escalate.BBC News - 3d -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - 2d -
Investors brace for sweeping Trump tariff announcement
Trading on Wall Street volatile as US president prepares to escalate trade war on ‘liberation day’Financial Times - 2d -
Inside Mandalay: BBC finds huge devastation and little help for Myanmar quake survivors
Yogita Limaye is the one of the first foreign journalists to enter Myanmar since a huge earthquake hit the war-torn country.BBC News - 2d -
Trey Hendrickson saga gets another update after DE trades jabs with Bengals
The public war of words between the Bengals and Trey Hendrickson gets an update from an insider.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Fallout from Trump’s Reign of Tariffs
Global markets were in a tailspin on Thursday as policymakers and trade partners expressed dismay over president’s latest trade-war salvo.The New York Times - 1d -
How to sift through Trump’s retail discount rack
Merchants that buy and sell excess merchandise from top brands might benefit from the trade warFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Pose a New Threat for Germany’s Stagnant Economy
President Trump’s trade war adds another challenge to the incoming government’s attempts to revive Europe’s biggest economy.The New York Times - 1d -
Javier Milei, Trump’s ‘Favorite President,’ Has Few Deals to Offer — but Lots of Adoration
Javier Milei of Argentina might not be that useful for the United States on economics or geopolitics — but he can help to fight the culture wars.The New York Times - 23h -
Russia Executes P.O.W.s Without Caring Who Watches, Ukraine Says
Live drone footage allows Ukraine to observe what it views as war crimes unfold in real time, soldiers say.The New York Times - 15h -
Stocks shudder again as China strikes back against Trump tariffs
Stock futures are pointing to another major drop in U.S. financial markets as global trade war risks rise.CBS News - 12h -
Trump’s Tariffs Drive Another Market Meltdown
A rapidly escalating trade war has socked stocks as investors weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariff barrage.The New York Times - 13h -
Flight to safety pushes 10-year Treasury yield below 4%
US government debt has surged as Trump’s trade war sparks exodus from American stocks and the dollarFinancial Times - 8h -
Trump’s aggressive push to roll back globalisation
The US president wants to unwind decades of economic integration. The risk of a 1930s-style global trade war is causing markets to panicFinancial Times - 6h -
JPMorgan Says ‘There Will Be Blood’ as Stocks Tumble and Recession Odds Grow to 60 Percent
Fed warns of ‘highly uncertain outlook’ as JPMorgan and other analysts increase recession odds in response to Trump’s tariff war.Inc. - 6h
