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Germany’s Merz agrees spending deal with Greens

Agreement paves way for flagship defence and infrastructure package to be adopted by parliament next week

Financial Times - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 14

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 war

Financial Times - Mar. 17

Carney plays down prospect of major confrontation between Canada and US

New Canadian prime minister cites Nato’s mutual defence doctrine during visit to London

Financial Times - Mar. 17

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 peril

Financial Times - Mar. 18

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 infrastructure

Financial Times - Mar. 18

Retail traders take on hedge funds in Europe’s answer to ‘meme stock’ mania

Small investors have piled in to defence companies targeted by short sellers, in an echo of 2021’s GameStop trade

Financial Times - 6d

Government debt interest costs hit highest level since 2007

Payments surpass defence spending and have risen to 3.3% of GDP for richest countries, says OECD

Financial Times - 6d

Israel orders army to 'seize additional territories' in Gaza

The defence minister says the IDF will increase the intensity of its operation in Gaza until Hamas releases hostages.

BBC News - 4d

Saab urges Nordic neighbours to use spy plane touting its ‘unique capability’

Swedish defence contractor expected to benefit from European wariness of US military products

Financial Times - 3d

New poll shows risks for Starmer over spending choices

Most Labour voters believe protecting welfare is more important than boosting UK defence budget

Financial Times - 1d

'Fantastic motivation' - Maresca on Club World Cup

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the Club World Cup is a "fantastic motivation" as his side look to win the newly-expanded competition. The competition has been expanded to 32 teams, including 12 ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

X sues Modi's government over content removal in new India censorship fight

Elon Musk’s company is arguing against the government’s expanded powers to allow easier removal of online content. India ’s IT ministry has unlawfully expanded censorship powers to allow the ...

The Guardian - 5d

Analysis: Women's NCAA Tournament not ready for expansion from competitive or financial standpoint

Expanding the men's NCAA Tournament would not be a good move for women's March Madness. If the men's field expands to 72 or 76 teams as has been a topic of conversation the last few months, it ...

Yahoo Sports - 21h

NFL reveals massive salary cap increase for 2025 season with new league year kicking off March 12

Teams will have a much bigger allowance this upcoming season

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

Commanders trade for Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil, make massive improvement to offensive line

The Commanders are giving Jayden Daniels some more help.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

'Nervous and rushed': Massive Fukushima plant cleanup exposes workers to high radiation and stress

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant’s radiation levels have significantly dropped since the cataclysmic meltdown 14 years ago Tuesday

ABC News - Mar. 11

Michael Bisping: It would be a 'massive market opportunity lost' if Islam Makhachev doesn't fight Ilia Topuria

Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria will get his wish to fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Although Makhachev doesn't like the idea of fighting another featherweight, Bisping thinks ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

New tariffs on U.S. wine industry are a "massive problem," says one wine trade group president

President Trump's trade battle with Canada is taking hold on U.S. alcohol suppliers. Last week, Canada imposed a 25% tariff on several U.S. products, including wine. That was in response to new ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

NFL free agency 2025: 10 teams that addressed massive roster needs with early moves

NFL free agency can provide a quick fix for teams facing a pressing need, and the Bears and Cardinals were among those who paid up to solve a problem.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Massive late charge falls short for DWU men in California, ending season in NAIA tourney

Mar. 15—SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Down 22 points with less than 10 minutes left, the Dakota Wesleyan University men's basketball team was in the toughest hole of the season. And the 14th-seeded ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Knicks fall to Warriors, 97-94, despite massive effort from Karl-Anthony Towns

This is how the Knicks are going to have to stay in games with Jalen Brunson out potentially until April — with their defense. And with Karl-Anthony Towns in attack mode all night long. In the ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

What does Bengals' massive re-signings mean for potential Trey Hendrickson trade?

The Cincinnati Bengals made big news by re-signing Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. How does this impact Trey Hendrickson's potential trade market?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Bengals making Ja'Marr Chase NFL's highest-paid non-QB, signing Tee Higgins to massive deal, per reports

The duo is staying in Cincinnati

CBS Sports - Mar. 17

Bengals working to retain Trey Hendrickson after giving Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins massive deals, per reports

Cincy may end up keeping its star pass rusher after previously allowing him to seek trade

CBS Sports - Mar. 17

Carlos Vera rips oddsmakers after massive upset of 8-1 favorite Josias Musasa at UFC Fight Night 254

LAS VEGAS – Carlos Vera beat Josias Musasa with a first-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 254 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Cleanup under way after massive storm barreled across at least eight US states

Tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms resulted in the deaths of more than 40 people and widespread destruction. US storm damage – in pictures Clean up efforts have started in several US states ...

The Guardian - Mar. 17

Home builders are expected to slow down. That’s bad news for America’s massive housing shortage.

Construction of new homes rose 11.2% in February as builders ramped up new projects after a harsh winter. The increase is not expected to last.

MarketWatch - Mar. 18

LSU football gets massive commitment from top-ranked 2026 wide receiver

LSU football struck big on the recruiting trail. The Tigers added 2026's No. 1 ranked wide receiver recruit to its class on Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Former Vikings edge rusher gets massive pay bump after dominant 2024

Danielle Hunter is doing well after leaving the Vikings last offseason and is now being paid for it.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Derek Stingley Jr. thanks father, Derek Sr., for his impact ahead of massive extension

Derek Stingley Jr.'s new deal with the Texans was made possible by his on-field play, but that only happened because of his father's impact.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

California power Mater Dei signs massive multimedia rights deal with Playfly Sports

Mater Dei High School enters groundbreaking multimedia rights deal with Playfly Sports.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Massive relief for Barcelona as club captain might get early release from international duty

Barcelona could receive a major boost ahead of their upcoming league match against Osasuna, as Uruguay national team coach Marcelo Bielsa could rest Ronald Araujo for the team’s next fixture ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Minecraft's Vibrant Visuals Update Is A Massive Step Forward For The 15-Year-Old Game

It's been nearly five years since Mojang, the studio behind Minecraft , added RTX support. The move allowed creators, modders, and the like to turn the block worlds they build into visually ...

GameSpot - 3d