Looming Countries Scramble

‘There is fear of what lies ahead’: Germans divided as snap election looms

Voters share which party they are backing on key issues from immigration to economic stagnation amid a fractured political landscape. “I live in Germany’s oldest city, founded by the Romans over ...

The Guardian - 18h

Cuts to foreign aid scramble young public servants' career plans

Entry-level workers at USAID, other federal agencies and government-backed nonprofits are filing for unemployment and applying to private-sector jobs.

NBC News - 1d

Vance out of the country ahead of Gabbard confirmation vote

Politico - 3d

Americans are piling on debt at a furious pace, as tariffs loom

Credit-card bills and car loans swelled at the end of 2024.

MarketWatch - 4h

Batting Around: Which team will Vladimir Guerrero Jr. play for in 2026? Blue Jays star has free agency looming

The Blue Jays have been trying to extend Guerrero but no deal has come together yet

CBS Sports - 7h

Eye Opener: Dangerous winter storms sweep across the country

Dangerous winter storms sweep across the country, putting tens of millions at risk as heavy rain brings the threat of mudslides to California. Also, President Trump speaks to Russian President ...

CBS News - 9h

Arab mediators scramble to save Gaza ceasefire as Israel bolsters troop numbers

Both sides accuse other of violating terms of truce, but Hamas says there are ‘positive signals’ hostage exchange will go ahead. Arab mediators are scrambling to save the Gaza ceasefire as the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

BBC News - 1d

Texas stock-exchange shootout looms as equities markets stake Lone Star claims

The stock-exchange rivalry is adding another battleground: Texas.

MarketWatch - 1d

No, asylum-seekers are not invading the country

If “invasion” implies chaotic, irregular entry, ending humanitarian parole is more likely to foment it.

The Hill - 1d

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

Financial Times - 1d

Legal showdown looms as Trump tests limits of presidential power

A judge accused the Trump administration of defying his orders, setting up a battle that could end up at the Supreme Court.

BBC News - 1d

Dallas Cowboys 2025 NFL offseason preview: Micah Parsons' extension looms with high stakes

The Cowboys didn't work out deals with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb last offseason until after training camp. They'd presumably like to settle Parsons' future sooner this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

German war reparations loom large in Polish election

Presidential candidates focus on historical grievances ahead of May vote

Financial Times - 1d

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns: AI will match ‘country of geniuses’ by 2026

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls Paris Summit a "missed opportunity" as U.S. and European leaders clash over AI regulation.

VentureBeat - 1d

UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Zhang Weili passes Valentina Shevchenko as superfight looms

The Chinese champion continues to impress against every opponent she faces in the Octagon

CBS Sports - 2d

Trump’s Ultimatum to Hamas, and Showdown Looms Between White House and the Courts

Plus, a surprise blockbuster.

The New York Times - 2d

Will Canada, Australia and UK scramble to cut deals on steel and aluminium?

US steel suppliers have just over a month to decide how to respond before the new tariffs take effect.

BBC News - 2d

Why is Trump imposing tariffs and which countries will be hit hardest? - in charts

These graphics explain how the US trade deficit has changed, why Trump may be targeting certain countries with tariffs – and what the impact could be. The US president, Donald Trump, has put global ...

The Guardian - 2d

Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats

Asian economies are striving to avert Trump tariffs as they have hefty trade surpluses with the U.S. and levy much higher duties on imports from the country.

CNBC - 2d

Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum From Foreign Countries

The president imposed a 25 percent tariff on global metals, repeating a move from his first term. Economists and foreign governments know what will come next.

The New York Times - 2d

Musk's money looms over GOP primaries

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk-funding primary threats scare GOP senators GOP senators are terrified over the prospect of facing ...

The Hill - 2d

College basketball rankings: Why Auburn deserves to be voted the No. 1 team in the country

The Tigers are ranked No. 1 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1

CBS Sports - 3d

Josh Sweat contract: Eagles Super Bowl star addresses looming free agency after dominating vs. Chiefs

Following his Super Bowl victory, Sweat will now turn his attention to securing a new deal

CBS Sports - 3d

Ukraine’s teen soldiers: the cadets who hold the country’s future in their hands

Photojournalist Jelle Krings joined youngsters training to become Ukraine’s next generation of soldiers at a military school in Kyiv. The recruits spend two years studying academic topics as well ...

The Guardian - 3d

New Zealand has 'complementary' trade ties with the U.S., finance minister says, as Trump tariff threat looms

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says "New Zealand is distinguished in that we have a very balanced and complementary trade relationship with the United States."

CNBC - 3d

What happens to the Super Bowl losers' merch? It's being sent to these 5 countries

The NFL plans for both outcomes so they're ready regardless of who wins. What that inevitably means is a whole lot of merchandise that's pre-printed and pre-made – but fans won't ever be able to ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. Where do other countries stand?

The US has historically given automatic citizenship to anyone born in the country, but this principle is not the norm globally.

BBC News - 3d

Chile issues evacuation alerts as wildfires rage in the country's south

Chilean authorities have issued two evacuation alerts for the southern region of La Araucanía as wildfires continue to rage

ABC News - 4d

Kurdish officials fear Islamic State revival as US aid cuts loom

Humanitarian groups worried north-east Syrian camps holding suspected IS members will lose basic facilities. Kurdish officials have warned of an Islamic State resurgence if US foreign aid cuts take ...

The Guardian - 4d

Kosovo goes to the polls as the shadow of Trump looms large

Fears of partition that arose during Trump’s first administration have re-emerged as PM Albin Kurti navigates tense relations with both US and EU. Kosovo goes to the polls on Sunday in an election ...

The Guardian - 4d

US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms

Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts say

Financial Times - 4d

Looming $2.7 billion Pell Grant shortfall poses a new threat for college aid

The Congressional Budget Office last month released Pell Grant program projections, which now estimate a $2.7 billion funding shortfall later this year.

CNBC - 5d

Church of England scandals stoke fears of mutiny as synod talks loom

Demoralised clergy speak of church in freefall and crisis of trust in run-up to governing body meeting. Mutiny may be in the air when the Church of England’s normally staid ruling body, the General ...

The Guardian - 5d

‘Backsliding’: most countries to miss vital climate deadline as Cop30 nears

Developing countries urge biggest polluters to act as Trump’s return to the White House heightens geopolitical turmoil. The vast majority of governments are likely to miss a looming deadline to ...