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Trump Could Hand China a ‘Strategic Victory’ by Silencing Voice of America
Generations of Chinese, including our columnist, turned to U.S. government-run outlets for an education in democracy, rights and the English language.The New York Times - 4d -
Work checks can cut illegal migration, says Cooper
The government has unveiled plans to expand work eligibility tests to workers in the "gig economy".BBC News - 2d -
Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash
At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks.The New York Times - 2d -
Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost
Community pharmacies have delayed protest action after the government agreed a new funding package.BBC News - 2d -
China’s WeRide warns driverless tech profitability ‘difficult to predict’
Nasdaq-listed autonomous vehicle company says government regulation and local partners are key to ending years of lossesFinancial Times - 2d -
French Schools Will Finally Teach Sex Education
For 25 years, France has said schools must teach sex ed. Now the government is at last putting a curriculum in place.The New York Times - 1d -
AI chipmaker Cerebras announces CFIUS clearance, a key step toward IPO
The government decision helps clear the path for an initial public offering from one of Nvidia's challengers in artificial intelligence chips.CNBC - 1d -
BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quake
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.BBC News - 1d -
DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.Wired - 1d -
Canadian copper miner drops $20bn arbitration demand against Panama
First Quantum decision suggests movement to resolve investor dispute with Central American governmentFinancial Times - 1d -
Judge delays Trump admin's move to end protection for Venezuelan migrants
Venezuelan migrants were slated to lose their government-issued work permits and deportation protections next week, on April 7.CBS News - 1d -
Australia central bank highlights global risks as it keeps rates steady at 4.1%
The move was also in line with expectations from economists, and comes as Australia's government is in caretaker mode.CNBC - 1d -
Probe launched into flawed data at UK statistics agency
Government-backed investigation will examine culture and leadership at ONS amid concerns over reliability of official figuresFinancial Times - 1d -
"JFK" director Oliver Stone to testify about assassination files
Oliver Stone's 1991 film "JFK" portrayed President John F. Kennedy's assassination as the work of a shadowy government conspiracy.CBS News - 23h -
Italy Tightens Citizenship Rules Amid Influx of Applications
The government says it tightened citizenship rules because of a deluge of applications from the descendants of emigrants who only coveted an Italian passport.The New York Times - 18h -
With Painful Layoffs Ahead, Agencies Push Incentives to Quit
Another round of “deferred resignation” offers is part of the Trump administration’s stepped-up effort to rapidly downsize the government.The New York Times - 3h -
After Trump interest and Vance trip, Denmark's prime minister to visit Greenland
Denmark’s prime minister will visit semi-autonomous Greenland on Wednesday for talks with the territory’s incoming government, following U.S.NBC News - 1h -
Islanders exposed to toxic chemicals should be offered blood treatment, report says
Scientists for Jersey's government have revealed steps to tackle the health impacts of private water supply contamination.BBC News - 46m -
FirstFT: What to expect from Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter, Andreessen Horowitz in talks to invest in TikTok, and US government seeks death penalty for MangioneFinancial Times - 9m -
Figure skating embraces the future with new technology, modern concepts to engage athletes and fans
The governing body of figure skating has embarked on an ambitious plan called “Vision 2030,” and the idea is simple: Make the sport cool againABC News - 5d -
In Myanmar, Earthquake Aftershocks and Airstrikes Terrorize Residents
New tremors rattled survivors of Friday’s earthquake, which killed more than 1,600 people, while the government continued its bombing campaign elsewhere in the country.The New York Times - 2d -
Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’
Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The New York Times - 2d -
'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'
The construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast is a key part of the government's growth programme, but some residents in the area say it's causing a housing problem.BBC News - 2d -
DOGE Accesses Federal Payroll System Over Objections of Career Staff
Elon Musk’s team gains visibility into sensitive information about hundreds of thousands of government workers despite security concerns raised by IT officials.The New York Times - 2d -
Chuck Schumer did the right thing — cut him some slack
It would be a mistake for Democrats to continue pillorying The minority leader, whose decision to avoid a government shutdown was not just the correct one for the country, but also politically for ...The Hill - 1d -
Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity
Mexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemicsABC News - 1d -
Musk on Tesla vehicle attacks: 'That's somebody else's car'
Elon Musk has denounced the anti-Tesla vandalism that has been sparked by his role in President Trump's administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, stating that it is "insane" and ...The Hill - 1d -
Immigration advocates challenge rule requiring migrant registry
A coalition of immigration advocates has sued the Trump administration over a policy that requires migrants to self-register with the government. The Trump administration’s interim rule points to a ...The Hill - 1d -
'JFK' director Oliver Stone to testify to Congress about assassination files
Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone is set to testify to Congress about thousands of newly released government documents surrounding the assassination of President John F. KennedyABC News - 1d -
Democratic senators call for investigation into assisted living facilities in Medicaid
Senate Democrats are calling on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a new review of how oversight is conducted over assisted living facilities that participate in Medicaid ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump federal worker firings threatens to destabilize DC economy
President Trump’s widespread firing of federal workers threatens to destabilize a Washington economy closely intertwined with the fate of government employees. More than 80 percent of the nation’s ...The Hill - 1d -
A Prison Death Highlights Russia’s LGBTQ Crackdown
The Russian government has unleashed a wave of repression against L.G.B.T.Q. people, with the police raiding gay night clubs and investigators targeting people they suspect of being gay.The New York Times - 1d -
Reported fight in control tower at Reagan airport investigated, man arrested
A man, identified as an air traffic controller by government payroll records, was arrested after police were called to the DCA tower because of a fight.CBS News - 19h -
Several federal agencies launch a new 'deferred resignation' effort to encourage workers to leave their jobs
WASHINGTON — At least five federal agencies are offering workers a new "deferred resignation" opportunity in the latest attempt by the Trump administration to slash the size of the U.S. government.NBC News - 17h -
Druse Militia Refuse to Join Syria’s New Army
The militias that control the Druse religious minority’s heartland in southwestern Syria have resisted the new government’s attempts to bring all armed groups under its control.The New York Times - 12h -
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Journalist included in government group chat about attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen; Mexican businesses brace for price hikes amid tariff uncertaintyCBS News - 12h -
Immigration scorecard for deportations relied on tattoos and social posts, court filings show
Government records obtained by the ACLU show a point system used by immigration authorities that families and attorneys say unfairly targeted Venezuelan deportees.NBC News - 12h -
Trial of former President Sarkozy sheds light on France’s back-channel talks with Libya’s Gadhafi
The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign is shedding light on France’s back-channel talks with the government of ...ABC News - 5d -
‘It means death’: Afghan women’s rights activists face deportation from Pakistan
Police go door-to-door arresting Afghans as government pledges to send millions back home to Taliban rule. More than 50 prominent female Afghan women’s rights activists sheltering in Pakistan are ...The Guardian - 3d -
Turkish opposition leader calls for weekly rallies and deeper economic boycott
Özgür Özel expands call to boycott companies perceived as close to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Turkey’s anti-government protesters are weighing their options, amid calls by the main opposition ...The Guardian - 2d