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‘Nothing is off the table’ on EU defence funding, says Ursula von der Leyen

Commission president says ‘something fundamental’ has shifted and democracy and rule of law are under threat. “Nothing is off the table” when it comes to raising money for defence, the head of the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Official compensation for DK Metcalf trade announced

Compensation for the DK Metcalf trade is now official

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Cal makes hire of Ron Rivera as G.M. official

Ron Rivera officially has a new job.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Boosted defence spending will come at cost of manifesto pledges

Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keep

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Lisbie twins have defences seeing double at Braintree

Braintree Town's Kyrell and Kyreece Lisbie are inspiring young people with TikTok videos about the highs and lows of football life.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

US allies in Asia must also rethink their defence

Trump’s foreign policy shake-up has profound implications for Japan and South Korea

Financial Times - Mar. 16

Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending

German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.

BBC News - Mar. 18

Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending

The move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.

BBC News - Mar. 18

Scheffler happy form improving for Masters defence

World number one Scottie Scheffler is confident he is getting back to his best after relatively slow start to the season as he recovers from a hand injury.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Kremlin slams European decision to dramatically boost defence

Yahoo News - 4d

Israel’s defence minister threatens to annex territory in Gaza

Israel Katz says parts of strip will come under ‘permanent’ IDF control if Hamas does not release remaining hostages

Financial Times - 4d

The Week: Defence Spending, Benefit Cuts and The Spring Statement

James and Chris are joined by Lucy Fisher and Stephanie Flanders to discuss the week.

BBC News - 4d

How to create a true common market for defence

Even Eurosceptics and Britain-bashers should acknowledge the advantage of smooth weaponry supply chains

Financial Times - 2d

Poland plans to use EU pandemic funds for defence

Warsaw first to redirect Covid recovery money to domestic arms makers, shelters and roads

Financial Times - 6h

Packers officially announce signing of CB Nate Hobbs

The Green Bay Packers officially announced the signing of cornerback Nate Hobbs on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Wales vs England referee: Who is Six Nations official Nic Berry?

Australian Berry will officiate the round five clash

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Official: Paulo Dybala undergoes surgery

Bad news for Roma as Paulo Dybala’s injury appears to require surgery.The capital club announced the procedure in an official statement on their website.“Paulo Dybala will undergo surgery in the c...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Wired - Mar. 6

Judge to hear arguments on Pentagon's transgender service member ban

A group of service members are going to court to fight the Trump administration's new ban on transgender troops. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstructing justice at court-martial

A military court-martial convened this week on charges alleging Jack Teixeira violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

ABC News - Mar. 13

Judge approves Pentagon's settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status

A federal judge gave final approval Wednesday to a class-action settlement between the Defense Department and LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ...

NBC News - Mar. 13

Hegseth says Pentagon appealing block on Trump transgender military ban

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he is appealing a block on an executive order from President Trump effectively preventing transgender people from serving openly in the military. “We are ...

The Hill - 5d

Pentagon Set Up Briefing for Musk on Potential War With China

The access would be a major expansion of Elon Musk’s government role and highlight his conflicts of interest.

The New York Times - 4d

Pentagon releases guidance on trans military ban, seeks to lift court order

The Defense Department released new guidance on how it will enforce President Trump’s ban on transgender people in the military, and asked a federal judge to lift her recent order blocking the ban.

NBC News - 4d

Trump makes rare admission of Musk’s conflicts of interest after Pentagon visit

President says plans for potential war with China would not be shared with billionaire due to his business interests. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump said on Friday that plans ...

The Guardian - 4d

Why the Pentagon Scuttled Its Briefing of Elon Musk on China War Plans

“You wouldn’t show it to a businessman,” President Trump said in denying that Elon Musk was to be briefed on top-secret plans in the event of war with China.

The New York Times - 4d

UK revokes accreditation for two Russian diplomatic officials

It comes after two British officials were accused of spying and ordered to leave Russia on Monday.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Officials looking into if missing Pitt student drowned

Officials are looking into whether a U.S. college student who went missing in the Dominican Republic drowned. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.

CBS News - Mar. 16

Eagles' Graham officially retires after 15 seasons

Eagles star and fan favorite Brandon Graham officially announced his retirement Tuesday after 15 seasons in the NFL.

ESPN - Mar. 18

The ‘Crisis Moment’ Facing Women’s College Basketball Officiating

Officials getting ripped by coaches and fans is nothing new. But with more eyes than ever on the sport, the issue is reaching a tipping point.

The New York Times - 4d

MSU hoops officially continues country best NCAA Tournament streak

Michigan State basketball is officially back in the NCAA Tournament for another year.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Indianapolis Colts make 2 free agent signings official

The Indianapolis Colts have made two more of their free-agent signings official.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

NFL will have four officials get extra work in UFL

The NFL would greatly benefit from full-time, year-round officials.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Russia launches devastating attack on Ukraine after Trump’s defence of Putin

Latest attacks came hours after Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin was ‘doing what anybody would do’. Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8