There is war in Ukraine. We have sanctions. So why would the UK Treasury help Putin’s brutal ally? | Pat McFadden
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‘We Are So Back’ Is So Back
The phrase has become ubiquitous online as a way to celebrate life’s small pleasures — at least until “it’s so over.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Why is it so cold this week?
Why has the weather felt so wintry recently, and when can we expect a change to something warmer?BBC News - Top stories -
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
Threatening ally of Roman Abramovich would be ‘a suicide mission’, agent tells court
Saif Alrubie denies intimidating Marina GranovskaiaKia Joorabchian left UK before due to give evidence, jury toldThe football agent accused of sending an intimidating email to a Chelsea FC executive has said it would be “a suicide mission” to ...The Guardian - World -
Poland’s foreign minister says Putin should fear a war with NATO
In a speech Thursday, Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski said Russian President Vladimir Putin should fear a war with NATO as it would inevitably end in Russia’s defeat. “It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but ...The Hill - Politics -
JPMorgan Chase is caught in U.S-Russia sanctions war after overseas court orders $440 million seized from bank
The escalation shows how American banks are struggling to navigate American sanctions rules more than two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.CNBC - Business -
US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn
UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
5 Moments That Have Defined Trump’s Hush-Money Trial So Far
Trials are wars of words. These are some of the most memorable that have been spoken as a jury hears the criminal case against Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Column: The crackdown on student protesters shows exactly why we need them
As has happened throughout U.S. history, student demonstrations over Israel's war in Gaza are a prism of the wider world. Their activism must be taken seriously, for all our sakes.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Tennessee would criminalize helping minors get abortions under bill heading to governor
Tennessee is poised to become the second state in the nation to make it illegal for adults to help minors get an abortion without parental consentABC News - Health - Abortion -
Some missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine have entered Poland's airspace since 2022 in a show of force that risks igniting a wider war, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.
Some missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine have entered Poland’s airspace since 2022 in a show of force that risks igniting a wider war, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
In Portugal, we’re celebrating 50 years of freedom. So why is the far right creeping back? | Vicente Valentim
Today, we remember the 1974 Carnation Revolution. But as memories of dictatorship fade, anti-democratic forces are on the rise. Fifty years ago, on 25 April 1974, a military-led movement in Portugal took down the rightwing authoritarian regime ...The Guardian - World -
A $100,000 salary no longer buys you a middle-class lifestyle. Here’s why it costs so much more now.
“We’re definitely not doing what you would think somebody with our income could do with the money,” one six-figure earner said.MarketWatch - Business -
Life after TikTok: Why US ban would be buzz kill for viral beekeeper
A new law provides a pathway to ban the popular app in the US. Here's a look at what it could mean for creators.BBC News - Top stories -
Poland and Lithuania to help Ukraine repatriate men of fighting age
Kyiv needs hundreds of thousands of more soldiers to fight RussiaFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Poland and Lithuania to help Ukraine repatriate men of fighting age
Kyiv needs hundreds of thousands of more soldiers to fight RussiaFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Employees work hard when they have a sense of ownership — so make them owners
Corporations should share the wealth with those who help create it.MarketWatch - Business -
Ministers of Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Spain: why we need a global tax on billionaires
Finance chiefs say higher taxes for the super-rich are key to battling global inequality and climate crisis. Billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministersWhen the governors of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund ...The Guardian - World -
Why we need to stop using ‘pro-Palestine’ and ‘pro-Israel’ | Judith Levine
The safety and security of Palestinians and Jews are interdependent, so we should use language carefully. In reporting on the encampments springing up on college campuses across the US, the media seem to have convened a terminology confab and ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
More doctors can prescribe a leading addiction treatment. Why aren't more people getting help?
A new study finds little change in the number of people taking a key medicine for opioid addiction even though it’s now easier for doctors to prescribe itABC News - Health -
Jurgen Klopp apologizes after Liverpool's shock loss to Everton: 'We should have done better'
The Reds have to be near-perfect the rest of the way and get some help to win the leagueCBS Sports - Sports -
Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia, says UK defence chief
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin tells the FT fresh military aid will help Kyiv reshape ‘difficult’ land fight against MoscowFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.CBS News - Entertainment -
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.CBS News - Top stories -
Why Idaho’s hospitals are having pregnant patients airlifted out of state
Doctors in Idaho say the state's abortion ban is forcing patients to endure long and potentially risky transfers to other states.NBC News - Top stories -
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.CBS News - World -
Enduring Mayhem: Images From Year 3 of the War in Ukraine
A photographic chronicle of the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Ukraine war briefing: Long-range Atacms already hitting Russian forces
Joe Biden gave missiles to Ukraine under prior funding, after the US reportedly warned Russia against using long-range missiles in Ukraine. What we know on day 792. Atacms long-ranges missiles capable of hitting targets 300km away had already ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Poland lays claim to a leadership role in Europe as Russia's war threatens stability
Poland’s foreign minister has called on NATO to increase its defense preparedness and said his government wants to be at the center of decision-making in the European Union, seeking to reestablish the country as a reliable international partner as ...ABC News - World - Russia -
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Taliban leaders enforce brutal restrictions against women, except for their own daughters
Taliban leaders may have exempted the women in their lives from the harsher aspects of their rules, but recognizing this offense is an important first step holding them accountable for the flagrant violations of human rights they have imposed on ...The Hill - Politics -
Former foe of Ukraine assistance helps move aid bill with broad bipartisan support
Speaker Mike Johnson has gained the respect of his conference, not only by listening for hours on end to his colleagues’ advice and complaints, but also by quickly learning the difference between representing only your congressional district and, ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Cleverly likens Tory plots against Sunak to leaving plane without parachute
UK home secretary says an attempted putsch against PM after a local election drubbing would be a ‘catastrophic idea’Financial Times - Business -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
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Cardinals stand pat at No. 4, take WR Harrison
The Cardinals selected Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL draft.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Clydesdales and Zebras and ... Donkeys? Why You Don't to Have to Chase Unicorns for Business Success
Success looks different for different types of businesses. Figure out what type you want your company to be.Inc. - Business -
NFL draft: why it’s easy for bettors to beat the sportsbooks
‘Handicapping the NFL draft is one of the most difficult things that we do,” one DraftKings executive saidMarketWatch - Business - NFL