UK reggae pioneers Steel Pulse: ‘We told punk fans – you can pogo, but please don’t spit at us’

They won a Grammy, risked being shot in the US and were adored by Bob Marley. As they go on tour, the band look back on half a century of being a voice for the voiceless. In the late 1970s, ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks

RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading

Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items . The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

US arrests more immigrants in February 2025 than any month in last seven years

Guardian data analysis shows administration transformed immigration enforcement in only a few weeks. US immigration enforcement officials arrested more people in the first 22 days of February 2025 ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies

Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs. Business live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Tesla has warned that Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Signing of veteran backup Brandon Allen points to the Titans using No. 1 draft pick on QB

The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and all signs point toward the team using that selection on a quarterback. The Titans announced Friday that they had agreed to a contract ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Senate advances Republican stopgap spending bill with Democrat help – US politics live

Bill to avert a partial government shutdown has narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle. Democrats help advance Republican funding bill to avoid US shutdown Danish foreign minister Lars ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Noel Clarke said he kept explicit photos of women to use as ‘collateral’, court told

Actor had pictures of women’s genitalia to use in case they ever wanted to speak about him or tell his wife, witness says. Noel Clarke told an actor that he kept explicit photos of women he had sex ...

The Guardian - 3d

Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live

Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Hegseth says Musk did not see China war plan as Trump announces new jet fighter program – US politics live

Defense secretary says Musk was at Pentagon to talk about efficiencies; president says new F-47 jet has state-of-the-art stealth technology. Trump awards Boeing contract to build next-generation ...

The Guardian - 6d

Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants

Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassment

Financial Times - Mar. 7

Can the US switch off Europe’s weapons?

Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyers’ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington support

Financial Times - Mar. 9

‘They brought it on themselves’: a new low in US-Ukraine relations

Diplomats gasp as Keith Kellogg claims Zelenskyy to blame for soured relations with America. There was an audible gasp in the room at the Council on Foreign Relations as Keith Kellogg, the White ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Ella Baron on the US’s changing international status – cartoon

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Trump Gave Us a Piece of His Mind

The official and unofficial languages of the White House, decoded.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Lila Sciences Uses A.I. to Turbocharge Scientific Discovery

An ambitious start-up embodies new optimism that artificial intelligence can turbocharge scientific discovery.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

US unveils new app for 'self-deportations'

The Trump administration has told migrants to leave voluntarily or face harsher consequences.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions

New research from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management highlights how in-person work environments expose women to higher levels of workplace bias and mistreatment compared to ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls

The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.

BBC News - Mar. 11

US and Ukraine conclude talks on ending war with Russia

Saudi Arabia meeting comes as Kyiv and Moscow launch attacks on each other’s territory

Financial Times - Mar. 11

US Capitol Police chief retiring in May

U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger is retiring in early May after serving more than four decades in law enforcement. Manger, who was hired after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Major US airlines warn demand is slowing

In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.

ABC News - Mar. 11

Trump to slash workforce at US education department

Halving of staff thought to be precursor to campaign pledge of shutting down the agency

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Sweden to expand arms and space capabilities without US

Stockholm still values co-operation with Washington but backs stronger European pillar of Nato, defence minister says

Financial Times - Mar. 12

The ‘freedom’ railway: China’s plan to take on the US in Africa

Tazara project showcases Beijing’s leaner approach to overseas development just as western aid appears to retreat

Financial Times - Mar. 12

The US is short nearly 4 million homes

Builders faced barriers like zoning and supply costs, which make producing affordable homes challenging.

The Hill - Mar. 12

What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Congress must end legalized theft on US highways

Marine veteran Stephen Lara lost his life savings in a highway stop by Nevada State Police, who seized his cash, highlighting the need for the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act to protect ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

US toughens visitor registration rules for Canadians

The United States is cracking down on long-term visits from Canadians by now requiring visitors in the U.S. longer than 30 days to register with the government. Those who are over the age of 14 ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Videos Show Narwhals Using Their Tusks to Play With Their Food

Researchers observed a number of surprising behaviors by the ivory-sporting whales during an expedition with drones in the Canadian High Arctic.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs

Canada and the EU have announced retaliatory tariffs but UK will take a "pragmatic" approach, the prime minister said.

BBC News - Mar. 12

What happens if the US government shuts down?

More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisis

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Would $50 oil really be good for the US?

Bosses warn potential consumer benefits would be offset by squeezed domestic shale industry

Financial Times - Mar. 13

What Japan can teach the US in an age of boycotts

The country wanted to do everything itself and largely still does

Financial Times - Mar. 13

5 risks facing the US economy under Trump

The fundamentals of the U.S. economy are in good shape, with low unemployment and robust growth in recent quarters. But warning signs have been flashing and markets have been sliding amid policy ...

The Hill - Mar. 13