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Japan seeks tariff reprieve after Trump questions long-standing defence pact
Trade minister to pitch ‘win-win’ solutions in Washington as deadline looms for steel and aluminium dutiesFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Al Harbi: Ideal Cancelo alternative ensuring Al Hilal RSL defence doesn't miss beat
Losing Saud Abdulhamid was always going to constitute a hefty blow for Al Hilal, such was the presence and performance of the now AS Roma defender during the past few seasons. The marauding ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Countries must bolster climate efforts or risk war, Cop30 chief executive warns
Ana Toni also criticises the UK’s plans to slash overseas aid to fund defence spending. Countries looking to boost their national security through rearmament or increased defence spending must also ...The Guardian - 1d -
Swamp Notes: Trump’s transatlantic divorce
Europe is learning to live without a US defence assurance. Could the split bring new life to the continent?Financial Times - Mar. 8 -
Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?
Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for manufacturingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Can the US switch off Europe’s weapons?
Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyers’ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington supportFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts MP Lowe
Comments attributed to the senior lawyer by the Great Yarmouth MP in his defence have been denied by her.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Germany’s Greens vow to block Merz’s flagship spending package
Party officials reject €500bn infrastructure fund plan and change to debt borrowing rules to fund defence spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs
Prime minister wants to reform disability benefit payments to help fund greater spending on defenceFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
High rate of army dropouts pushes German forces to ‘breaking point’
Bundeswehr numbers are shrinking at a time when Berlin is pledging to do more for European defenceFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Industrial strategy turns from green to battleship grey
Trump’s hard line on Ukraine and Nato poses difficult choices for the UK’s defence industryFinancial Times - 6d -
BAE in early talks with Japanese groups to collaborate on drones for fighter jets
Smaller pilotless planes could be used to suppress defences before combat aircraft enter danger zonesFinancial Times - 6d -
WBO orders champion Usyk to face Parker next
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is ordered by the WBO to begin negotiations with Joseph Parker for a mandatory title defence.BBC News - 6d -
Germany’s Merz agrees spending deal with Greens
Agreement paves way for flagship defence and infrastructure package to be adopted by parliament next weekFinancial Times - 4d -
First Druze crossing in 50 years as Israel courts allies in Syria
Its overtures towards the Druze is part of strengthening its defences against Syria's new leaders.BBC News - 4d -
The costly end of Europe’s ‘peace dividend’
Defence spending at 3.5% of GDP would have cost EU an extra $387bn a year since finish of cold warFinancial Times - 2d -
Carney plays down prospect of major confrontation between Canada and US
New Canadian prime minister cites Nato’s mutual defence doctrine during visit to LondonFinancial Times - 1d -
The US establishment is scared of its own shadow
Fear and muddled thinking are stopping Trump’s opponents from acting in defence of a democracy in perilFinancial Times - 1d -
Germany’s parliament approves Merz’s €1tn spending plan
Chancellor-in-waiting uses outgoing Bundestag to loosen debt brake and unleash investments in defence and infrastructureFinancial Times - 21h -
Dianna Russini says the Broncos are not in on Cooper Kupp
Dianna Russini says the Broncos are not in on Cooper Kupp.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Dodds happy with Wycombe defensive resilience
Wycombe boss Mike Dodds praises his defence for standing up to a Rotherham "bombardment" after they regain second spot in League One.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Ship not laden with toxic chemicals, says owner
Fears over toxic chemicals are allayed, and the government says there is no evidence of foul play.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security
The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
NFL reporter says Aaron Rodgers to decide on new team soon
Aaron Rodgers says his decision will be coming soon.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Cricketer 'victimised' for speaking out on racism, report says
Majid Haq says he has faced abuse in the three years since speaking out about racism in cricket.BBC News - 6d -
Courts failing children of divorcees, says lawyer
Shalaleh Barlow says legal rulings on "alienating behaviour" take too long and are harming children.BBC News - 5d -
No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.BBC News - 4d -
Net zero by 2050 'impossible' for UK, says Badenoch
The Tory leader says the target is impossible "without a serious drop in our living standards".BBC News - 19h -
Coventry chief says Premiership needs more clubs
Coventry boss Jon Sharp says the Premiership needs more clubs following the rejection of Ealing Trailfinders' promotion bid.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Premiership needs more clubs, says Coventry chief
Coventry boss Jon Sharp says the Premiership needs more clubs following the rejection of Ealing Trailfinders' promotion bid.BBC News - 4h -
Watch: 'Canada will never, ever be part of America', incoming PM says
Mark Carney says threats from Washington threaten Canada's way of live.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Pakistan army says 300 hostages freed from train
More than 30 militants were killed in the operation, a military spokesperson says.BBC News - 6d -
Suns' owner Ishbia says Devin Booker trade will 'Never happen,' Booker says he doesn't want one
Ishbia says a "pivot and reload" around Booker — meaning a trade of Durant — is possible this summer.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Congo says it will participate in peace talks with M23 rebels
Congo’s government says it will participate in peace talks in Angola with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group that has captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich eastABC News - 2d -
Real Madrid starlet reacts to maiden national team call-up – ‘Going to enjoy it’
Raul Asencio has steadily established himself as a reliable presence in Real Madrid’s defence, making a strong impression with his performances in both La Liga and the Champions League. His consist...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Real Madrid add Premier League duo to 2025 defensive transfer shortlist
Defence is the main target to improve this summer for Carlo Ancelotti.The Los Blancos boss is facing key decisions over his back line as injuries continue to be a concern in Madrid.Antonio Rudiger ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Italy 17-22 Ireland: Six Nations 2025 – live reaction
Champions get scrappy win at Stadio Olimpico Get in touch: you can mail Alex with your comments 1 min: Italy win their first lineout and look to test the visiting defence early on, but cede ...The Guardian - 3d -
Barcelona’s Kryptonite – A look at Atletico Madrid forward’s terrifying streak against the Catalans
Alexander Sorloth has emerged as one of the biggest threats to Barcelona’s defence in recent times. The towering Norwegian striker has made a habit of scoring against the Catalan side, finding the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
If even Germany is embracing higher spending, why on earth can’t Labour? | William Keegan
Russia has pushed Europe into a quasi-Keynesian approach to the defence budget. Only Britain insists on cutting help to the sick to pay for security. As the president of the US provokes trade and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Women’s Champions League quarter-finals: can anybody stop Barcelona?
Race to reach the final begins with an all-English battle and Lyon facing Bayern Munich’s steely defence. After a three-month wait for restless fans since the conclusion of the group stage, ...The Guardian - 1d
