Pakistani Forces Battle

Trump’s Cuts to Federal Work Force Push Out Young Employees

The loss of early career workers has raised concerns about the impact on the next generation of civil servants.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force

"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.

CBS News - Mar. 7

Scores killed as Assad loyalists clash with Syrian security forces

Damascus claims it has brought uprising under control but is struggling to contain revenge attacks on Alawites

Financial Times - 6d

Ukraine drones force Russian airport restrictions in latest overnight exchange

Russia launched a fresh wave of drone strikes into Ukraine overnight into Sunday morning as the country reeled from a bloody weekend of aerial attacks.

ABC News - 5d

Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas

Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...

The Guardian - 5d

Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 car fines

Gary Davies says Birmingham City Council did not believe that his father had died.

BBC News - 5d

UK to convene ‘coalition of the willing’ for fresh talks on Ukraine peace force

‘Virtual meeting’ to be held on Saturday with leaders from mainly European and Commonwealth countries

Financial Times - 4d

Russian Forces Depleted and Stalling on Eastern Front, Ukraine Says

The front line inside Ukraine has become more static, Ukrainian soldiers say, even as Russia regains ground in its own Kursk region.

The New York Times - 4d

Kurdish-led SDF agrees to integrate with Syrian government forces

The militia alliance that controls much of north-eastern Syria will merge with new state institutions, the presidency says.

BBC News - 4d

Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal With Kurdish-Led Forces

The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip Syria’s coastal region.

The New York Times - 4d

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 defence

Financial Times - 3d

Trump crackdown forces Latin America’s migrant flows into reverse

A Colombian town adapted its economy to Darién Gap travellers. Now only a few are travelling — and in the opposite direction

Financial Times - 3d

G.O.P. Spending Bill Would Force $1 Billion Cut to D.C. Budget

Republicans omitted a standard provision approving the District’s budget in a stopgap funding measure needed to avert a shutdown before the end of the week. The result would be a 16 percent cut.

The New York Times - 3d

European tech founders join forces to invest in young entrepreneurs

Podcaster Harry Stebbings is spearheading a €10mn fund to build tech start-ups to combat a ‘doom loop’ in Europe

Financial Times - 3d

Russia says forces retake Sudzha in Kursk border region

Yahoo News - 1d

Russia says its forces have retaken key Kursk town of Sudzha

Push comes as Russian and US officials gear up for meeting to discuss end to Ukraine war

Financial Times - 1d

Severe weather bringing mudslide threat, forcing evacuations in fire-scarred California

Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate and officials say millions are at risk as a massive storm slams parts of California already reeling from January's devastating wildfires. CBS News ...

CBS News - 1d

U.N. report accuses Israeli forces of "genocidal acts," sexual violence

Israel has railed against a U.N. commission accusing its troops of sexual violence in Gaza as an "anti-Semitic, rotten, terrorist-supporting" body.

CBS News - 1d

Bumble Bee Foods Is Accused of Tolerating Forced Labor in Supply Chain

In a lawsuit filed in California, the plaintiffs said that Bumble Bee Foods was aware of and benefited from abuse by suppliers. The company declined to comment.

The New York Times - 1d

UN judge from Uganda is convicted in the UK of forcing a woman into slavery

Yahoo News - 1d

Plane Fire at Denver Airport Forces Passengers to Evacuate Onto Wing

The flight had been diverted to the airport after experiencing “engine vibrations,” the authorities said. Six passengers were taken to a hospital for evaluation.

The New York Times - 23h

China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West

Beijing sought to position itself as a key player in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as President Trump called for talks with Tehran.

The New York Times - 17h

Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93

A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.

The New York Times - 11h

In AI Agent Battle, Meta Seeks Total Dominance as OpenAI Plans to Charge $20K for Some Models

If your company isn’t already using AI, the arrival of “agent” tools may change your mind. Meta wants this to happen, and OpenAI is planning on hefty prices for some advanced systems.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Sony Music says over 75,000 items removed in battle against AI deepfakes

Label uses scale of problem to argue against UK government’s proposed loosening of rules

Financial Times - 6d

‘We’re here to stop Russia taking the Black Sea’: with the Ukrainian Navy as they battle for supremacy on the waves

Captain Oleksandr and his crew are on constant alert to shoot down Vladimir Putin’s swarming drones. Captain Oleksandr put his hand on the throttle and nudged it forward. His patrol boat roared ...

The Guardian - 6d

Champions League: Ranking the teams who should be most worried as PSG, Atletico Madrid face uphill battles

PSG travel to Liverpool down 1-0, while Atleti return home with a 2-1 loss to rivals Real Madrid

CBS Sports - 4d

Questions for each SEC team in spring: Arch Manning era at Texas, Alabama QB battle among storylines to follow

There are plenty of QB competitions to track around the nation, but Alabama's is among the most intense

CBS Sports - 2d

The global battle against the climate crisis needs China. I’m visiting Beijing, and that’s what I’ll tell them | Ed Miliband

I will be the first UK energy secretary since 2017 to visit. It is negligence towards today’s and future generations not to engage China on this critical topic. The climate crisis is an existential ...

The Guardian - 22h

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