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Armed fighters have raped scores of children in eastern Congo, UNICEF says
The U.N. children’s fund is accusing armed men, likely on both sides of the conflict in eastern Congo, of raping scores of children over the past weeks as rebels expand their footprint and push ...ABC News - 4d -
US to remain in Ukraine arms initiative, says UK
Donald Trump had previously warned that he could suspend US shipments to KyivFinancial Times - 6d -
Does an ARM loan make sense this February? Here's what experts say
Depending on your financial goals and timeline, it could be worth getting an ARM loan this month, experts say.CBS News - 6d -
China Says U.S. Should Lead Trump’s Proposed Arms Controls Push
President Trump said China and Russia should halve their military spending and limit nuclear weapons. You first, China said.The New York Times - 4d -
The new AI arms race
America and China are vying for dominance, while Europe tries to competeFinancial Times - 6d -
Armed police in stand-off at Sheffield city apartments
Specialist officers are "negotiating" with a man at a building on Broad Street in Sheffield.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
King tries his arm at American Football
King Charles throws an NFL ball on a visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.BBC News - 6d -
Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for the creation of the "armed forces of Europe"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks greater military and economic support from the European Union.CBS News - 3d -
Armed Bandits in Brazil Pursue New Loot: Ozempic
Criminals are targeting pharmacies and stealing weight-loss medication in a country with body image insecurities and where many cannot afford the drugs.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Plans to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel, Bypassing Some Lawmakers
President Biden announced the arms sales at the end of his administration, and President Trump is pushing it soon after his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Britain’s system for controlling arms exports is broken, former diplomat claims
Ex-Foreign Office official says he saw conduct that ‘crossed the threshold into complicity with war crimes’. Mark Smith: I saw illegality and complicity with war crimes. That’s why I quit the UK ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Research arm of Education Department sees cuts after DOGE review
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the research arm of the Department of Education, is facing funding cuts as it cancels more than 160 contracts. The American Educational Research ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Arm may be on the verge of a big strategic shift — competing with its customers
Arm’s stock jumps 6% following a report saying that the company plans to debut a new chip with MetaMarketWatch - 5d -
Arm shares rise on report that Meta will buy its first chip
Arm shares rose 5% after a Thursday report that it was developing its own chip and that it had secured Meta as one of its first customers.CNBC - 5d -
Arm to launch its own chip in move that could upend semiconductor industry
SoftBank-owned group secures Meta as one of its first customers for new initiativeFinancial Times - 5d -
Arm looks to launch its own chip after landing Meta contract
Plan represents move away from SoftBank-owned group licensing its chip blueprints to firms such as Apple and Nvidia. The British semiconductor designer Arm is reportedly planning to launch its own ...The Guardian - 4d -
Top Armed Services Dem: Trump & Vance show ‘weakness in the face of Putin'
President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance are “undermining the coalition by not standing up” to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine, says Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.)NBC News - 4d -
US demands Europe sets out arms and troops support for postwar Ukraine
Call comes as Emmanuel Macron plans Paris summit to discuss stepping up European support for KyivFinancial Times - 3d -
In Ukraine, a potential arms-for-minerals deal inspires hope and skepticism
Ukraine boasts vast reserves of ilmenite, a key element used to produce titanium, in the heavy mineral sands that stretch for miles along the country’s embattled eastABC News - 2d -
Russian ship under sanctions over N Korea arms sails for Europe
Entry of notorious Maia-1 into European territory waters would pose fresh challenge to western sanctions systemFinancial Times - 8h -
Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions grow
The main international forum for drumming up weapons and ammunition for Ukraine will for the first time meet under the auspices of a country other than the U.S. as uncertainty surrounds the future ...ABC News - Feb. 7 -
State Department announces $7B arms sale to Israel after Congress blocked initial deal
The Trump administration announced a $7 billion arms sale to Israel, including munitions and missiles, just days after Congress blocked an initial deal. The State Department said Friday that it ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Pope Francis reminds armed forces only to act for defense and always respect international laws
Pope Francis has told soldiers, police and other law enforcement officials from around the world that armed force can only be used for legitimate defense and must always respect international lawABC News - Feb. 9 -
After armed neo-Nazis get police protection, some Black residents in Ohio express disbelief
Some Black leaders and residents in greater Cincinnati expressed dismay after armed, masked neo-Nazis were allowed to gather on a freeway bridge without arrest.NBC News - 6d -
Bottom Line: SpaceX signs former chief to House Armed Services Committee chair
Elon Musk’s SpaceX hired Williams and Jensen to lobby on issues related to the national security launch, a Department of Defense program that utilizes commercial launch services to deploy military ...The Hill - 6d -
Say hello to the Magnificent 47
Europe’s 47 largest banks have returned over 100 per cent since the start of 2022Financial Times - 1d -
Hamas says it will release hostages as planned
Palestinian militant group Hamas assured Thursday that it will release three Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip this weekend as planned, after accusing Israel of violating the frail ceasefire ...The Hill - 5d -
Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization
A spokesman for President Javier Milei says he has ordered Argentina’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agencyABC News - Feb. 5 -
Trump Says He’s Revoking Biden’s Security Clearance
The president suggested that he was acting in retaliation for his predecessor’s pulling of his security clearance shortly after the Jan. 6 riot.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearance
"There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information," President Donald Trump says.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Musk says he has no plans to buy TikTok
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he is not interested in acquiring the video-sharing app TikTok, and has no plans regarding what he would do if he owned it. Musk made the remarks during a virtual ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
PlayStation Network back online, firm says
PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
No excuses not to build 1.5m new homes, Rayner says
The deputy PM says she's "determined" to hit Labour's house-building target by the next election.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Trump says he’s in ‘no rush’ to develop Gaza
President Trump on Sunday said that he is not rushed to develop Gaza, arguing that building there will bring Middle East stability after he announced a plan for an American takeover of the war-torn ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Trump says tariffs coming on steel and aluminium
Imports of the metals will be hit with a 25% levy, a move that will have the biggest impact in Canada.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
US committed to buying and owning Gaza, says Trump
There has been global condemnation of his plan to take over the strip and move its Palestinians out.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Mahomes bemoans INTs, says it will motivate him
Patrick Mahomes blamed himself after his three turnovers helped the Eagles build a big lead and said the Super Bowl loss will motivate him next season.ESPN - Feb. 10