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 - 2d

EU rejects Russian ceasefire demand for sanctions relief

Kremlin says agreement is dependent on dropping measures imposed on agricultural bank

Financial Times - 2d

UN report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians. Netanyahu claims anti-Israel bias

United Nations-backed human rights experts have accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” in its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip

ABC News - Mar. 13

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American

The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-American

ABC News - Mar. 15

Prosecutors say Minnesota man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' is dead

A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz.” Prosecutors informed the court ...

ABC News - Mar. 17

Prosecutors say Minnesota man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' is dead

A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz.” Prosecutors informed the court ...

ABC News - Mar. 17

Prosecutors say Minnesota man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' is dead

A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz.” Prosecutors informed the court ...

ABC News - Mar. 17

Man accused of hiding stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers dies ahead of court hearing

Federal charges against the man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz" were dropped Monday after the suspect died.

NBC News - Mar. 17

Danish PM accuses US of ‘unacceptable pressure’ as JD Vance says he will join Greenland visit

US vice-president says he will join unsolicited visit to Arctic island, which Mette Frederiksen says is ‘not what Greenland needs or wants’. Mette Frederiksen, the Danish prime minister, has ...

The Guardian - 2d

Accuser tells trial that Gérard Depardieu groped her bottom and breasts on film set

A woman accusing French actor Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault has told a landmark trial in Paris that he groped her buttocks and her breasts several times in three separate incidents on a film set

ABC News - 2d

Max Verstappen likes post accusing Red Bull of ‘bullying’ after sacking Liam Lawson

Max Verstappen has ‘liked’ an Instagram post from former Formula One driver Giedo van der Garde accusing Red Bull of “bullying” Liam Lawson. It came after the New Zealander’s demotion to Racing ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Friend of Connecticut woman, accused of imprisoning stepson, says she never mentioned him for 21 years

The case against Kimberly Sullivan, a Connecticut woman accused of keeping her stepson a prisoner in their home for decades, will include a friend who claims the stepmom never mentioned him for 21 ...

NBC News - 2h

Five ways Europe can boost growth — fast

The EU has to act decisively if it is to adapt to a radically altered geopolitical landscape

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Trump shock pushes neutral Swiss to seek closer defence ties

New defence minister calls for closer links to Nato and EU neighbours

Financial Times - Mar. 16

Why US-Russia Black Sea talks are making Europe nervous

Also in this newsletter: Erdoğan’s crackdown on the opposition complicates EU relations

Financial Times - 4d

Disarray precedes Trump’s tariff Liberation Day

While the US flails, the EU ponders how to deal with Chinese car subsidies

Financial Times - 4d

Could UN peacekeepers be the key to a Ukraine ceasefire force?

Also in this newsletter: Do we really need unanimity for the EU accession process?

Financial Times - 2d

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested over accusations of crimes against humanity

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested after the International Criminal Court accused the 79-year-old of crimes against humanity for his administration's deadly "war on ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

Woman accused in death of Telemundo reporter should not have been free when he died, AG says

Other men have accused the Louisiana woman linked to the death of a Super Bowl reporter of drugging and robbing them — and she shouldn’t have been on probation when the reporter was found dead last ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

Noel Clarke’s wife tells court his accusers are liars who fabricated claims

Giving evidence in her husband’s libel case against the Guardian, Iris Clarke says he always tried to help people. Noel Clarke’s wife has said his accusers are liars who have deliberately ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Paddy Pimblett reacts to accusations of Michael Chandler being a cheater ahead of UFC 314

LONDON – Paddy Pimblett addressed accusations of Michael Chandler not being a clean fighter. Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) meets former title challenger Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) at UFC 314 on ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Alex Pereira: Team Magomed Ankalaev's greasing accusation an excuse for failed takedowns at UFC 313

Alex Pereira fired back at Magomed Ankalaev's coach for accusing him of greasing at UFC 313. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by ...

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Alex Pereira: Team Magomed Ankalaev's greasing accusation an excuse for failed takedowns at UFC 313

Alex Pereira fired back at Magomed Ankalaev's coach for accusing him of greasing at UFC 313. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by ...

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Daughter of Pelicot Accuses Him of Rape in Police Complaint

Dominique Pelicot, who was convicted of drugging and raping his wife for years, had denied abusing his daughter in a trial that horrified France.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Russian court accuses veteran journalist of 'justifying terrorism'

Yahoo News - Mar. 10

UN official accuses Israel of weaponising aid to Gaza

Philippe Lazzarini warns of a renewed hunger crisis unless aid and electricity supplies resume.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Accused drug trafficker wanted in U.S. is captured in Mexico

One of Guatemala's most wanted drug traffickers, Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos, was captured in Mexico and awaits extradition to the U.S., officials said.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Woman who accused Worthy gets protective order

Attorneys for Tia Jones confirmed she was granted a protective order against Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy, adding that she is "fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue to actively ...

ESPN - Mar. 13

Texas midwife arrested, accused of providing illegal abortions

Texas has made what appears to be its first arrest under the state's controversial abortion law. CBS News correspondent Michael George has more.

CBS News - Mar. 18

Bengals accused of getting it wrong with Chase, Higgins extensions

The Bengals are learning that you just can't make everyone happy.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Man Accused of Shoplifting Dies at Brooklyn Courthouse

The cause of death was not immediately clear. Four other people have died this year in city jails or just after being released from custody.

The New York Times - 5d

The small-town mayor accused of trafficking and spying for China

Alice Guo's star was on the rise in the Philippines - until alleged links to a scam operation led to her downfall.

BBC News - 3d

Pizza Hut franchisee accused of 'wage theft'

The Glenshire Group altered old timesheets and stopped petrol money, a grievance seen exclusively by the BBC claims.

BBC News - 3d

U.S. lodges new accusations against Mahmoud Khalil

The Trump administration filed new allegations against Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University graduate student who was detained due to his pro-Palestinian activism on campus. NBC News' ...

NBC News - 3d