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Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.BBC News - 4d -
Carney talks tough on Trump threat - but can he reset relations?
Canada's next PM, who described the US as a "country we can no longer trust", will need to work with the US president.BBC News - 8h -
Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia
One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.The New York Times - 1d -
Starship Explosions Show SpaceX No Longer Defying Gravity
Consecutive losses of the Starship rocket suggest that the company’s engineers are not as infallible as its fans may think.The New York Times - 23h -
Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of'
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.BBC News - 4d -
Lutnick defends Trump tariffs: ‘This is the way you run the country’
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick defended President Trump’s approach to tariffs, saying on Sunday the president is focused on stopping fentanyl from entering the country and is actively engaging with ...The Hill - 20h -
Klaebo notches first six-gold cross-country sweep
Norway's Johannes Hoesfolt Klaebo completing an unprecedented sweep by winning all six golds at the cross-country world championships.ESPN - 1d -
Russia orders two people connected to British embassy to leave country
Kremlin accuses individuals of ‘intelligence and subversive activities’ in what appears to be latest in tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions. Two people connected to the British embassy in Moscow have ...The Guardian - 1h -
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 - 3d -
The U.S. dollar is still the world’s currency — but maybe not for much longer
Concerns are rising about the sustainability of U.S. government debt and spending.MarketWatch - 1d -
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo wins all 6 gold medals at cross-country skiing world championships
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo became the first cross-country skier to win six gold medals at one worlds.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
These are the 10 best countries for working women—the U.S. isn't in the top 10: 'It really should be doing better,' expert says
The Economist compared working conditions for women across the 29 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.CNBC - 1d -
Countries can't be forced into Ukraine peace coalition - minister
The UK and France are leading efforts to set up a "coalition of the willing" to protect Ukraine.BBC News - 21h -
Private lunar lander dead after landing sideways in crater near moon's south pole
A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon's south poleABC News - 2d -
It’s getting ‘uncomfortably difficult’ to find a job. Here are the bright spots in this labor market.
Why the latest report is giving job hunters the jitters: longer stretches of unemployment and more part-time work.MarketWatch - 1d -
US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating
Trump pulls out of Cop28 loss and damage deal that recognises harms done by richer, polluting economies to vulnerable nations. The Trump administration has withdrawn the US from a global agreement ...The Guardian - 2d -
Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk
A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.CBS News - 1d -
Iran criticises 'bullying countries' after Trump letter for nuclear talks
Trump says he offered Iran a chance to negotiate on their nuclear programme or face military action.BBC News - 1d -
President Trump Called Out Canada. The Country’s National Hero Stayed Silent.
Wayne Gretzky is known as the “Great One.” But his allegiance to Trump has left many Canadians feeling deeply betrayed.The New York Times - 21h -
Two-thirds of arms imports to Nato countries in Europe come from US
Continent’s deep reliance on American-made weapons underscored by Sipri dataFinancial Times - 12h -
Want to Keep Your Mind Sharp? Neurology Research Says Cutting Out This Food Can Improve Your Brain Function (and Make You Live Longer)
Not good news for meat lovers, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.Inc. - 3d -
Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s Starlink
Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce Department, a $42 billion high-speed internet effort will no longer favor fiber-optic cable.The New York Times - 4d -
Apple delays Siri AI improvements to 2026
"It's going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year," the company said Friday.CNBC - 2d -
WATCH: Woman flies across country to surprise best friend who is 1st-time mom
Rachel Ritter and Mia Walters have been friends for more than 15 years!ABC News - 3d -
Trump says he sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader over country's advancing nuclear program
U.S. President Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, something not immediately confirmed by the supreme leaderABC News - 2d -
‘What the hell’s happening to your country?’ Traveling as an American under Trump 2.0 | Shanti Nelson
My American accent inspired pity, empathy and utter confusion. I feel the same: it’s as though we’ve entered hospice care. Traveling abroad for the first time since November, I saw pity in the eyes ...The Guardian - 1d -
FIFA, Infantino can have a World Cup halftime show: Just end it in 15 minutes
I don't mind FIFA adding a Super Bowl-style halftime show during the 2026 World Cup final -- as long as they don't mess with the most important thing in soccer: halftime can't be longer than 15 ...ESPN - 19h -
Investigators try to find the cause of New York brush fires
New York officials are investigating the origin of the brush fires on Long Island that have burned hundreds of acres though they are no longer visible. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on how much ...NBC News - 17h -
King's Commonwealth message of unity in 'uncertain times'
At a time of global tensions, King Charles emphasises the importance of countries working together.BBC News - 1d -
The new economic stars born through crisis
Financial stress is forcing reform and recovery in many overlooked countriesFinancial Times - 6h -
US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms
Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia. The United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist, which ...The Guardian - 11h -
With Carrie Underwood as a judge, can 'American Idol' thrive in the TikTok era?
The country star is experiencing a full-circle moment, joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel for the 23rd season of the show.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?
President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.BBC News - 3d -
Bourbon is out, patriotism is in - how Canadians are facing US threats head on
Across the country, Canadians are defiant in boycotting American goods and travel even as Trump promises another temporary reprieve.BBC News - 2d -
Flights briefly disrupted in oil-rich Kuwait, local media say
Flights to the small, oil-rich country of Kuwait were briefly disrupted under unclear circumstancesABC News - 2d -
Japan’s Ski Slopes Have Too Much of a Good Thing: Snow
While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.The New York Times - 1d -
China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.CNBC - 1d -
U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid violence
The travel advisory level for South Sudan remains at Level 4, which means Americans should not travel to the African country.CBS News - 21h -
Heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 15 as dozens reported missing, officials say
Officials in Argentina say heavy rains that flooded a city on the country's east coast have killed at least 15 peopleABC News - 17h -
Romania bans far-right frontrunner from presidential election
Ruling against Călin Georgescu comes despite US call for country to respect voters’ wishesFinancial Times - 12h
