Industrial strategy turns from green to battleship grey

Trump’s hard line on Ukraine and Nato poses difficult choices for the UK’s defence industry

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Lithuania accuses Russia over Ikea store fire in its capital city

Nato allies believe Russia is running sabotage operations to undermine European support for Ukraine.

BBC News - Mar. 17

Carney plays down prospect of major confrontation between Canada and US

New Canadian prime minister cites Nato’s mutual defence doctrine during visit to London

Financial Times - Mar. 17

Turkish president’s main rival is arrested. The lira is crashing.

Investors sold Turkish assets amid fears the detention will destabilize the NATO-member country

MarketWatch - Mar. 19

William praises Ukraine's 'resilience' in Estonia visit

The Prince of Wales is showing support for UK troops in a Nato operation to defend the Baltic states.

BBC News - Mar. 20

FirstFT: Closure of London’s Heathrow airport leads to travel chaos

Also in today’s newsletter, European plan to replace US in Nato, and companies backtrack on climate goals in bosses’ pay

Financial Times - 6d

Prince William sends strong message from tank near Russian border

Prince William joins a training exercise by soldiers in Estonia guarding Nato's eastern border with Russia.

BBC News - 6d

Keir Starmer’s Trump act is politically damaging but necessary

Maintaining ambiguity about the US president and Nato could make the government seem deluded

Financial Times - 3d

Jaguars reportedly signing former Commanders WR Dyami Brown

Jacksonville adds a needed weapon on offense.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Arsenal move second with commanding 3-1 win over Everton

Arsenal bounced back from their FA Cup quarter-final exit with a composed 3-1 victory over Everton at Walton Hall Park, moving into second place in the Women’s Super League.Alessia Russo scored ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Bangladesh security officials arrest commander of Rohingya armed group

Security officials in Bangladesh arrested the leader of a Rohingya insurgent group on charges of illegal entry, sabotage and terrorist activities in the South Asian nation, where there are more ...

ABC News - Mar. 19

Michael Gallup signs with Commanders as WR attempts comeback after retiring in 2024

Gallup was out of the NFL last season after spending the first six years of his career in Dallas

CBS Sports - Mar. 20

Eagles beat writer criticizes Commanders trade for Deebo Samuel

An Eagles beat writer criticized the Deebo Samuel trade and Washington's Brian Mtichell responded

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Potential Commanders' target has 'jaw-dropping' pro day performance

Marshall edge rusher Mike Green further helped himself with 'jaw-dropping' pro day.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The End review – end of the world singalong drama commands attention

There are very good performances from Michael Shannon and Tilda Swinton, who go to ground in a survival bunker with their son, only to come across an uninvited guest. The end of the world is ...

The Guardian - 1d

Start the Steal: Cowboys reunite with $68 million edge who had 10 sacks for DC in 2024

Dallas signs Commanders edge Dante Fowler to $8 million deal.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Former 5-time Pro Bowl wide receiver 'done' at 30

Cross one potential Washington Commanders' wide receiver target off the list.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

How the Boston Celtics' $6.1B sale compares to the price tags of other North American sports franchises

The Celtics' sale tops the $6.05B paid by Josh Harris for the NFL's Commanders.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Europe still needs to earn the confidence of investors

Market hopes rest on gaining the benefit of the doubt that the US commands

Financial Times - 6d

Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social Connections

Chronic loneliness can increase cortisol and inflammation and weaken your immune system, says social scientist Kasley Killiam. She argues it’s time to accept that good quality social connections ...

Wired - Mar. 7

Cracks are emerging in the idea of America's economic exceptionalism

The U.S. economy and equity markets may be underperforming this year due to a surge in policy uncertainty, a decline in consumer sentiments, a delay in business investment, and a gradual weakening ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Taiwan's leader says tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration and spying

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te says tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defenses

ABC News - Mar. 13

Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues

President Trump's approval ratings are showing signs of weakening nearly two months into his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration seem largely well-received, Trump’s ...

The Hill - Mar. 15

Morning Report — Democrats target Trump but battle each other

In today's issue: Looming budget and tax battles in Congress threaten Democratic lawmakers, who are in open, internal revolt, even as weakened party leaders say they can thwart President Trump and ...

The Hill - Mar. 17

U.S. retail sales barely rise, but investors see glimmer of good news in seemingly weak report

Retail sales barely rose in February, in another sign the economy might be weakening as businesses and consumers digest rapid-fire changes being made by the Trump White House.

MarketWatch - Mar. 17

As security fears grip Europe, France plans to distribute a 'survival guide' to households

France plans to distribute a "survival manual" to every household with instructions on how to prepare for imminent threats, amid concerns over an emboldened Russia and weakened security support ...

NBC News - Mar. 20

US blocks Canadian access to cross-border library, sparking outcry

US officials claim move was to curb drug trafficking while Quebec town says it ‘weakens collaboration’ among nations. The US has blocked Canadian access to a library straddling the Canada-US ...

The Guardian - 6d

Trump on Greenland: 'We really need it for national security'

During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Trump was asked about the possibility of annexing Greenland and claimed it would be needed for "national security."

NBC News - Mar. 13

Why Putin's 'cautiously optimistic' response to Trump's Ukraine ceasefire hides his dilemma

Despite flirting with Trump there is little evidence Putin has shifted from his core war goals: cementing his landgrabs in Ukraine and stopping it joining NATO.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Trump, Putin agree Russia will not strike energy targets in Ukraine as groundwork for ceasefire

A power plant, NATO aspirations, and land will likely be on the table when President Trump tries to convince Russia's President Putin of a ceasefire in Ukraine.

NBC News - Mar. 18

3/13: America Decides

President Trump meets with NATO secretary general; CA Gov. Gavin Newsome, Steve Bannon find common ground on Elon Musk during podcast interview

CBS News - Mar. 20

3/20: America Decides

Trump Administration misses deadline to give info about deportation flights to El Salvador; GOP leaders warn President Trump against abandoning NATO

CBS News - 4d

The high-stakes geopolitical game unfolding in the Baltic Sea

One of the Kremlin’s newest threats, according to NATO, is targeting undersea cables carrying vast quantities of data and power beneath the Baltic Sea.

NBC News - 2d

3/20: America Decides

Trump Administration misses deadline to give info about deportation flights to El Salvador; GOP leaders warn President Trump against abandoning NATO

CBS News - 9h

3/20: America Decides

Trump Administration misses deadline to give info about deportation flights to El Salvador; GOP leaders warn President Trump against abandoning NATO

CBS News - 9h

Keir Starmer is having his chainsaw moment – but all he will slash is democracy | Simon Jenkins

The PM sounds like Elon Musk when promising to fight the ‘blockers’, but his government’s plans will weaken the link between peoples and politics. Every new prime minister has an Elon Musk moment. ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14