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‘The World Is There for the Carving’: Two Columnists on the Trump-Putin Alliance
We’ve never seen anything like this: a president who appears aligned with a Russian dictator in targeting the weak and the vulnerable.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number one
How did Jannik Sinner’s drugs ban deal come about and where does it leave the fight against doping in tennis?BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Shiffrin claims historic 100th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin claims a historic 100th Alpine skiing World Cup win with victory in the slalom in the Italian resort of Sestriere.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
30 things we love in the world of food, 2025
From a taste of Brazil in Manchester to the rise of the choc ice. *** Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?
The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Satellite rivalries are politicising the world’s economic plumbing
Governments are increasingly wary of relying on foreign communication systemsFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
World prays for Pope Francis as his health improves
Catholics around the world are awaiting updates on Pope Francis' health as he remains hospitalized in Rome. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.CBS News - 6d -
The World Bank Pivoted to Climate. That Now May Be a Problem.
The Trump administration’s deep cuts to clean-energy programs are raising concerns about U.S. commitments to the lender.The New York Times - 6d -
Despite critics’ claims, the world still stands with Ukraine
Overall, past and current actions suggest an ongoing global effort to continue helping Ukraine.The Hill - 5d -
A journey through the hyper-political world of microchips
From the raw materials required to the machines that make them, every part of the chip supply chain is fiercely contested in the global race for tech supremacy. A small town in the Netherlands ...The Guardian - 4d -
How a monster Japanese success conquered the world
The Monster Hunter series exploded in popularity globally after years of success in Japan. How did they do it?BBC News - 3d -
Europe should hijack Trump’s revolutionary plans for the world
Liberal nationalists must respond with imagination to US policies rather than gripe at being cut out of Ukraine talksFinancial Times - 3d -
UK small caps ‘most unloved’ stocks in the world
Forward price/earnings ratio for small caps at 24 per cent below 10-year averageFinancial Times - 2d -
World leaders react to the tense Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
After a tense meeting at the White House between President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, world leaders are now reacting to the exchange. New questions continue to arise ...NBC News - 2d -
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How culture shapes capitalism around the world
From east to west, different value systems support global economic diversityFinancial Times - 1d -
Nicola Jennings on realpolitik in the new world order – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
How to respond to the realities of a more dangerous world
Spending on defence will need to rise substantially if the UK is to meet the challenges it facesFinancial Times - 1d -
How the world is reacting to Trump's clash with Zelenskyy
European leaders are meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy days after President Trump's bombastic remarks during his visit in the Oval Office. CBS News senior White House and ...CBS News - 10h -
Reporter's Notebook: The importance of reading in a tech-obsessed world
Read Across America Day coincides with Dr. Seuss's birthday. Though designed for children, the day does what most of Seuss' works do: remind adults of what is important in their lives of constant ...CBS News - 3h -
Pakistan wants to expel all Afghan refugees from the country, says Afghan embassy
The Afghan embassy in Islamabad says Pakistan wants to remove all Afghan refugees from the country and they face expulsion in the near futureABC News - Feb. 19 -
Germany’s election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country's struggling economy
Friedrich Merz has criticized Olaf Scholz on the economy, but experts question if a government led by the Christian Democratic Union would fare much better.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
From saviour to Judas… How Trump’s pivot on Russia also endangers his own country | Simon Tisdall
With a Putin-appeasing president at the helm, it is clear the transatlantic alliance is collapsing and European leaders must plot their own course. How do I betray thee? Let me count the ways… ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Germany has swung to the right. What does that mean for the country – and Europe? Our panel responds
Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU may have won the German election, but all eyes are on the far-right AfD after its huge gains Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Crucial UN nature talks are about to reopen in Rome – but will enough countries turn up?
After last year’s Cop16 biodiversity talks in Cali left key issues unresolved, the extra summit will attempt to seek consensus, especially over funding. Global talks to halt the loss of nature will ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘Against everything this country stands for’: ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe takes his local anti-Maga protest national
The athlete hopes his arrest after excoriating the Maga movement in a city council meeting will inspire others to resist. Last week the former NFL player Chris Kluwe was arrested at a city council ...The Guardian - 5d -
Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote, says only armed forces should defend country in war
Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in Parliament, with the support of Hezbollah’s bloc, even though the government statement adopted took a swipe at the group’s weaponsABC News - 5d -
Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar - but her film can't air in her country
Shiori Ito became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape.BBC News - 4d -
A humiliation at the White House and what does it tell us? Trump would make a colony of my country | Andrey Kurkov
A cold reality hit us in Washington. Zelenskyy was being forced to buy hope of survival by people who have no care for our freedom. It’s warming up in Kyiv. The temperature has risen from -5C to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Unwelcome country: why have some conservative politicians stopped acknowledging Indigenous lands in Australia?
Welcome to country ceremonies are commonplace in Australia. The campaign against them is ‘just ugly politicking’, says Aboriginal leader. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - 3d -
Here’s what the U.S. exports to Canada and Mexico, as those countries threaten retaliatory tariffs
If the Trump administration follows through on its threat to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, America’s neighbors are expected to hit back with their own taxes on U.S. imports. ...MarketWatch - 13h -
Meyers Leonard, 2012 NBA Draft lottery pick, announces retirement with release of country song
Leonard, a 10-year NBA veteran, last played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2022-23CBS Sports - 9h -
Aid to Kyiv being reviewed to ensure country is ‘committed’ to goal of peace deal – as it happened
This live coverage has ended. You can find all of the latest US politics stories here . . Donald Trump will lay out his priorities tomorrow evening in a prime-time speech to Congress, his first ...The Guardian - 54m -
Trudeau after Canada hockey win over US: 'You can't take our country — and you can't take our game'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a veiled swipe at President Trump on Thursday, after Canada defeated the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off men's hockey championship game. “You can’t take ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Developing world urges rich nations to defy Trump’s ‘climate nihilism’
Poorer countries want rapid emission cuts and more financial help in face of US leader’s stance on global heating. Developing countries are calling on the rich world to defy the US president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 19 -
Blackpink announces world tour with July 12 stop at SoFi Stadium
The K-pop girl group is hitting the road for the first time since 2023.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is again spewing lava
Kilauea volcano is shooting lava into the air once again in HawaiiABC News - Feb. 20 -
Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?
As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Jenni Hermoso to appeal against World Cup kiss case verdict
Luis Rubiales was found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fined €10,800.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Experience: I sailed alone around the world aged 16
My parents weren’t thrilled with the idea, but they knew I’d do it anyway. I was born during my parents’ sea voyage around the world, and always wanted to make the trip myself. They divorced when ...The Guardian - Feb. 21
