Ukraine’s drone strike shows it is not helpless without US intelligence

Attack on Moscow as peace talks began was designed to reinforce Kyiv’s proposal for an air truce with Russia. Ukraine’s decision to launch a drone attack into Russia as the next phase of peace ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

US lifts military freeze on Ukraine in push for 30-day ceasefire

The U.S. will immediately restore military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine following bilateral talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, with Ukraine expressing "readiness" to accept a ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Tariffs could impact longstanding electricity trade between US and Canada

The tariffs the Trump administration is imposing on Canada could disrupt the longstanding trade of electricity between the two countries.

ABC News - Mar. 11

Ontario agrees to suspend electricity surcharge ahead of talks with US

The government of Ontario on Tuesday backed off its threat to impose a surcharge on electricity to three U.S. states amid broader trade talks. In a joint statement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

US and Ukraine call for 30-day ceasefire following Saudi talks

U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for major talks on Tuesday with the goal of charting a course toward ending Russia's three-year-old war.

ABC News - Mar. 11

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 shutdown

Financial Times - Mar. 11

US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook

American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softness

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Toyota considers exporting from UK to US to ease impact of Trump tariffs

Senior European executive of world’s largest carmaker also warns of more turbulence for the sector

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Rosie O'Donnell moves to Ireland: 'Heartbreaking to see' what's happening in US politics

Rosie O'Donnell, a longtime critic of President Trump, announced Tuesday that she has moved to Ireland, citing U.S. politics as the catalyst for her relocation. In a nearly 10-minute-long TikTok ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Ukraine willing to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire

Washington says it will ‘immediately’ restore intelligence sharing and military aid after Kyiv accepts proposal

Financial Times - Mar. 11

As USAID clears out, official directs employees to use burn bags on documents

A USAID official instructed employees Tuesday on "clearing our classified safes" by shredding documents at the embattled foreign aid agency's Washington headquarters.

ABC News - Mar. 11

US education department plans to cut half its workforce

The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.

BBC News - Mar. 12

US-Ukraine agreement shows a deal is never dead with Trump

That both countries were able to make progress after a bitter White House meeting suggests Trump is always open to further negotiations.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum are unjustified, but his government will not retaliate with its own tariffs

ABC News - Mar. 12

UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal, government sources say

Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Russia faces moment of 'truth' after Ukraine, US agree ceasefire plan

The prospects for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine "is in Moscow's hands," a top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following talks with the U.S.

ABC News - Mar. 12

FirstFT: EU retaliates to US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports

Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine agrees immediate 30-day ceasefire and Palantir boss becomes one of highest paid tech bosses

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Trump is using antisemitism as a pretext for a war on the first amendment | Judith Levine

The Trump administration is not interested in combating antisemitism. It just wants to silence its opponents instead. On Saturday night, agents of the Department of Homeland Security arrested and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Education Dept. slashes workforce; new tariffs roil US markets

President Donald Trump is planning to cut nearly 1,300 Department of Education employees, about half of its total staff, with an ultimate goal of shutting down the agency completely. It comes as ...

NBC News - Mar. 12

Ukraine agrees to US-led ceasefire; Russia yet to weigh in

U.S. officials announced that Ukraine is ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. In return, the United States agreed to resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. The Kremlin ...

NBC News - Mar. 12

Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tablets

ABC News - Mar. 12

Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tablets

ABC News - Mar. 12

China could literally rewrite history using AI — and control the future

This isn’t just another policy debate — it’s a defining moment that will shape global discourse and the balance of power for decades to come. The technology we allow to thrive will either spread ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Starmer says he is ‘disappointed’ by US tariffs on UK steel

PM vows to ‘keep all options on table’ after EU hits back against Washington with retaliatory measures

Financial Times - Mar. 12

US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls a ceasefire proposal

Ukrainian and Polish officials say U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine have resumed

ABC News - Mar. 12

What does Canada’s new prime minister mean for the US?

Canada has a new prime minister-in-waiting. Following Justin Trudeau’s resignation in January, the governing Liberal Party elected Mark Carney as its leader in a landslide victory on Sunday. ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Starmer turns to N Ireland peace broker in quest for US backstop in Ukraine

Former Blair adviser Jonathan Powell is working behind the scenes to shepherd talks

Financial Times - Mar. 12

US pauses water-sharing negotiations with Canada over Columbia River

Break in talks comes as Trump escalates trade war with Canada and threatens its sovereignty. The United States has paused negotiations with Canada on a key water-sharing treaty as Donald Trump ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Accused Guatemalan drug trafficker wanted in US is captured in Mexico

One of Guatemala’s most wanted drug traffickers has been captured in Mexico and returned to Guatemala to await extradition to the United States

ABC News - Mar. 12

ICE arrests over 32,000 migrants in US illegally in 1st 50 days

ICE has arrested over 32,000 migrants who are living in the United States without legal status since Jan. 21, according to Department of Homeland Security officials.

ABC News - Mar. 12

US communications regulator to create council to counter China tech threats

Move comes as FCC’s remit has broadened in face of hostile acts by Beijing

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Reagan 'would be heartbroken' over Trump isolating US: Patti Davis

Patti Davis, former President Reagan's daughter, believes that her father would be heartbroken by America's shift towards isolationism under President Trump, as it goes against the values of the ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Google's DeepMind says it will use AI models to power physical robots

Google is taking its DeepMind artificial intelligence technology models into the physical world to power robots.

CNBC - Mar. 12

The Guardian view on US-Europe relations: Britain is coming to a fork in the road | Editorial

For now Keir Starmer can say there is a middle way, but Donald Trump will soon force Britain to pick a side. No country can avoid the economic impact of Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy. ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Canadians no longer exempt from registering with US government when in America

Canadians in the U.S. for 30 days or longer will soon have to register their information with the U.S. government, according to a notice obtained by ABC News.

ABC News - Mar. 12

'Upsetting': Civil servants across the US part of Department of Education's layoffs

The Department of Education's mass layoffs on Tuesday affected some 1,315 employees -- including civil servants around the country.

ABC News - Mar. 12

US and Russian spy chiefs speak amid Ukraine war talks

CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Sergei Naryshkin, chief of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, or SVR, spoke over the phone Tuesday amid recent peace talks with Ukraine, endorsing a 30-day ...

The Hill - Mar. 12