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Marc Fogel, American detained in Russia, freed after visit by Trump envoy
The White House announced Tuesday that it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was imprisoned in Russia.CBS News - 20m -
American teacher Marc Fogel freed from Russia, White House says
American Marc Fogel, who has been held in Russia since being arrested on drug charges in 2021, has been freed, according to the White House.ABC News - 24m -
Russia Releases Marc Fogel After Talks With Trump Envoy
The Kremlin freed Marc Fogel, a teacher held for more than three years on drug charges, in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Middle East envoy.The New York Times - 37m -
Marc Fogel released from Russia after talks with Trump envoy
White House claims detained teacher was freed after ‘show of good faith’ by MoscowFinancial Times - 57m -
Russia releases American school teacher held for 3 1/2 years
Marc Fogel, an American school teacher who has been held in Russia for 3 1/2 years, was released and is due to come back to the U.S. Fogel had been sentenced to 14 years in prison by Russia. NBC ...NBC News - 2h -
US schoolteacher held in Russia since 2021 released, White House says
Marc Fogel, 63, had been convicted of smuggling marijuana in to Russia and was sentenced to 14 years in prison. A US teacher who has been held in Russia since 2021 was released on Tuesday ...The Guardian - 2h -
UK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK would not have "a knee-jerk reaction" but "a clear-headed" response.BBC News - 4h -
How Trump’s Canadian Oil Tariff Would Hit U.S. Refineries
The 10 percent tariff the president said he might impose in March could cause U.S. refineries to cut production and lead to higher prices.The New York Times - 9h -
Ukraine and Russia trade long-range attacks as officials probe possibilities for peace
Officials say Russian forces have targeted Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure in a “massive” nighttime missile attack, while Ukrainian drones struck an important oil refinery inside RussiaABC News - 10h -
The Weeknd Hits No. 1 for a Fifth Time With ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
Boosted by physical sales and a Grammy performance, the album had the biggest week since Taylor Swift’s huge opening last year.The New York Times - 1d -
Markets Play Down the Hit From Trump’s Latest Trade Fight
Global markets are in a wait-and-see mode as President Trump vows to slap steel and aluminum tariffs, among other levies, on trading partners.The New York Times - 1d -
Sharge’s Loomos AI smart glasses hits $1.5M in 5 days on Kickstarter
Sharge, a wireless charging supplier, has raised $1.53 million for the Kickstarter launch of its Loomos AI Glasses in just a five days.VentureBeat - 1d -
Marc Fogel, American teacher held in Russia for 3.5 years, is released
Marc Fogel, an American school teacher, held by Russia for 3 1/2 years, will be released and allowed to come home, the White House said on Tuesday.NBC News - 50m -
Trump secures release of American detained in Russia
The Trump administration announced Tuesday it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher who has been detained in Russia on drug charges since his arrest in 2021. National ...The Hill - 2h -
Zelensky proposes swap of seized territory with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is proposing an exchange of seized territory with Russia as part of any potential negotiations to end the war. Ukraine holds control of a small pocket of ...The Hill - 4h -
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Why is Trump imposing tariffs and which countries will be hit hardest? - in charts
These graphics explain how the US trade deficit has changed, why Trump may be targeting certain countries with tariffs – and what the impact could be. The US president, Donald Trump, has put global ...The Guardian - 14h -
Ukraine war briefing: Power restrictions as Russia hits energy system
Trump says Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’; Biden-approved weapons still flowing, says Kellogg. What we know on day 1,084. See all our Ukraine war coverage Ukraine implemented emergency ...The Guardian - 15h -
UK to change ‘unintended’ non-dom hit to overseas bank accounts
The effect of the provision would be reversed pending ministerial sign-off, a Treasury official saidFinancial Times - 16h -
Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso
Three men tell the BBC they have crossed the border multiple times to fight the military.BBC News - 19h -
Trump to hit US steel and aluminium imports with 25% tariffs
Administration will grant no exclusions to any products, officials say, raising risk of trade warFinancial Times - 19h -
Tremors hitting Santorini reach new strength
Three more quakes above 4.0 magnitude are registered on Monday near the Greek tourist hotspot.BBC News - 22h -
US, Russia relations nearing collapse: Kremlin
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Monday that the U.S.-Russia relations are on the verge of a major breakdown. Despite President Trump claiming that he spoke with Russian ...The Hill - 1d -
NASA to study "city-killer" asteroid as odds of hitting Earth go up
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of striking Earth in 2032.CBS News - 1d -
12:30 Report — Trump’s immigration agenda hits a snag
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Either the morning after the Super Bowl should be a holiday or the game should happen earlier in the day. How do we make this happen? In this edition: Another ...The Hill - 1d -
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Russia’s fears over ex-Soviet nations laid bare in leaked paper
Report offers rare insight into how Moscow sees invasion of Ukraine harming ties with close alliesFinancial Times - 1d -
Poor customer service hitting trust in UK tax authority
Both individuals and most businesses have lost faith in HMRC, spending watchdog findsFinancial Times - 1d -
Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid
"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.BBC News - 2d -
Resist City pressure to hit cash Isas, building societies tell Reeves
Curbing tax breaks on popular savings product would reduce funding for mortgages and business loans, UK chancellor warnedFinancial Times - 2d -
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Chile's president orders curfews in regions hit by wildfires
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has issued state of emergency decrees for two regions in the center and south of the country due to raging wildfiresABC News - 3d -
Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region and said that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces thereABC News - 3d -
Trump's sweeping agenda is hitting legal roadblocks
The courts are slamming the brakes on some of President Donald Trump's efforts to quickly trim and transform the federal government.NBC News - 3d -
Trump hits pause on blocking a trade loophole. Temu parent’s stock gains.
The U.S.-listed shares of Temu parent PDD Holdings finished higher Friday after the Trump administration pulled back on its effort to close a so-called de minimis exemption that lets shipments ...MarketWatch - 3d -
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Small Businesses and Contractors Also Get Hit by Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts
Reports suggest several thousand private sector jobs have been lost in the last two weeks, as federal funding freezes start having knock-on effects.Inc. - 4d -
US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus
Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroadABC News - 4d
