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Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region ...NBC News - 4d -
NTSB calls for immediate changes at D.C. airport after deadly midair collision
Federal regulators say there's a "serious safety issue" in the airspace around Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An investigation into the midair collision of a military helicopter and a ...CBS News - 3d -
Ronaldo withdraws from CBF presidential race
Brazil football great Ronaldo said that he was pulling out of the race to be president of his country's football association (CBF) on Wednesday after failing to gather enough support from regional ...ESPN - 2d -
The end of the Ayoreo? The race to find proof that Paraguay’s uncontacted people exist
A vast ranch in the country’s Chaco region is quietly deforesting a huge swath of land. Indigenous people say this could be deadly for their isolated relatives but others say there is no evidence ...The Guardian - 2d -
Just months after wildfires, a powerful storm forces evacuations again in southern California
Southern California is on alert as a powerful storm moves into the region, with parts of Los Angeles County given instructions to evacuate. It comes just two months after wildfires sparked and ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. wine and liquor
President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the European Union in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey, further escalating tensions ...NBC News - 2d -
US aid cuts are hurting Africa's ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says
Aid cuts by the United States are hurting Africa’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks, the head of the continent's public health agency said ahead of a meeting with regional health ministers ...ABC News - 1d -
‘Wake-up call’: Measles cases doubled in Europe last year, say WHO and Unicef
Joint analysis of measles cases reveals Covid pandemic resulted in misinformation and vaccination delays. Cases of measles doubled last year in the European region, climbing to the highest level in ...The Guardian - 1d -
USC Aiken men's basketball opens NCAA Tournament against Catawba
Mar. 13—A third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance is going to have a slightly different feel for the USC Aiken men's basketball team. These Pacers are no newcomers to the big dance, but this ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Russian forces closing in on Ukrainian troops in Kursk, official says
Russian forces have almost completely surrounded Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, with some Ukrainian units forced to leave their vehicles behind as they pull back, according to a U.S. ...NBC News - 10h -
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 - 6d -
What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.BBC News - 6d -
Ukraine’s Tennis Stars Find Support on American Soil
Amid tensions between the governments, the players are still competing and thriving in U.S. tournaments.The New York Times - 5d -
Boosted defence spending will come at cost of manifesto pledges
Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keepFinancial Times - 5d -
Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction
Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s governmentFinancial Times - 4d -
The 2002 heist that shook China’s airwaves
How Falun Gong practitioners hit back at the Chinese government by hijacking the airwaves.BBC News - 4d -
Ship not laden with toxic chemicals, says owner
Fears over toxic chemicals are allayed, and the government says there is no evidence of foul play.BBC News - 3d -
Trump Promised Americans Booming Wealth. Now He’s Changing His Tune.
President Trump’s sweeping promises are running headlong into the reality of governing.The New York Times - 3d -
UK minister in ‘active discussions’ with pension funds to invest more in private markets
Torsten Bell says government is ‘encouraging, not instigating’ investment in wider range of assetsFinancial Times - 3d -
US House passes vote to extend federal funding until end of September
Legislation on stop-gap measure now moves to the Senate to avoid a government shutdownFinancial Times - 3d -
Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children
The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.BBC News - 3d -
Inside Trump’s Crackdown on Dissent: Obscure Laws, ICE Agents and Fear
President Trump is clamping down broadly on dissent using the tools of the federal government.The New York Times - 2d -
Columbia Activist’s Case Goes to Court
Also, a government shutdown looms. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 2d -
Could Starmer's regulation shake-up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'?
The PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an "active government" in a speech later.BBC News - 2d -
D.C. Is Becoming Another Hollowed-Out Company Town
The government tried to save Detroit. Now it’s letting Washington wither.The New York Times - 2d -
The Trump team administering economic shock therapy
Also in today’s newsletter, government spending hit a record high last monthFinancial Times - 1d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession
The Trump administration is aiming for a "smooth transition" as it looks for ways to cut government spending.CNBC - 1d -
Chuck Schumer: Trump and Musk Would Love a Shutdown. We Must Not Give Them One.
A government shutdown would lead to real pain for the American people.The New York Times - 1d -
Make public service work again
Too many of this government’s proposals introduce the kind of regulation the PM professes to hateFinancial Times - 19h -
DeepSeek scared away some AI funders. But this wealthy backer is ready to spend.
Why government — not business — will see that AI startups get the money they need.MarketWatch - 18h -
Canadian military flies the flag in frozen north as struggle for the Arctic heats up
Operation Nanook, carried out in conjunction with allies, aims to ‘project force’ in a region attracting growing interest from Russia and China. The winter sun hasn’t yet risen above Inuvik’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
Russian forces recapture villages in Ukrainian-held pocket inside Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia while Ukrainian delegation will meet with Marco Rubio and Trump aides. Russia has taken control of several villages in the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Militants say 182 people taken hostage as train hijacked in Pakistan
Baloch Liberation Army claims to have killed 20 soldiers after blowing up tracks in south-western Balochistan region. A separatist militant group in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province ...The Guardian - 3d -
Texas measles outbreak linked to cases in New Mexico, Oklahoma
The measles outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas has been linked to confirmed cases in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The outbreak in West Texas is centered in Gaines County, which neighbors Lea ...The Hill - 2d -
South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo
African leaders have announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi who were sent to fight insurgents in mineral-rich eastern Congo, where M23 rebels have ...ABC News - 1d -
Azerbaijan and Armenia strike deal to end decades-long conflict
Caucasus neighbours agree final two terms of draft peace treaty over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Azerbaijan and Armenia have successfully wrapped up peace talks aimed at resolving their ...The Guardian - 1d -
Girls Basketball: Columbus Grove to face Rootstown for state title
Mar. 13—When Brian Schroeder gathered his players into his classroom at Columbus Grove High School during the summer, he posed a question to them about their goals for the upcoming season. The team ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Odessa College falls to Grayson College
Mar. 13—WACO — The Odessa College women's basketball team was eliminated from the Region V tournament with a 63-57 loss to Grayson College Thursday at McLennan Community College. The Lady Wranglers ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
L/L-M boys' hoops get tight 43-40 win over M/P-B in R1 third place game
Mar. 13—JAMESTOWN — The LaMoure/Litchville-Marion boys' basketball team's season will last for at least one more day after a 43-40 win over Medina/Pingree-Buchanan in the 2025 NDHSAA Class B Region ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Worst storms of 2025 will be outside Tornado Alley, severe weather forecast predicts
Tornadoes can (and have) hit every U.S. state, but the area nicknamed Tornado Alley is probably where your mind goes when you think of dangerous twisters. This year, that's not be the region of ...The Hill - 1d