Australia Strikes Rugby Diplomacy Deal to Counter China

Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk

Ukraine’s military and Russian war bloggers say Russian special forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk region

ABC News - 2d

New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike

New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system.

NBC News - 1d

Body found in floodwaters and troops injured in Australia storm

At least one man has died in floodwaters and military personnel have been injured in the wild weather.

BBC News - 3d

Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia

One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.

The New York Times - 3d

Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.

BBC News - 3d

U.S. Army soldiers accused of selling classified materials to China

Two U.S. Army soldiers were arrested in Washington state for allegedly trying to sell sensitive government information to buyers in China. Charlie D'Agata has more.

CBS News - 4d

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian farm and food products

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian farm and food imports, after Canada imposed duties in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products

ABC News - 4d

Trump ‘not at all’ worried about joint Russia, China, Iran military exercises

President Trump said he is “not at all” worried that Russia, China and Iran are doing joint military exercises. Trump was asked by a reporter on Sunday about the news that the three countries are ...

The Hill - 1d

China's retaliatory tariffs take effect as American farmers, stocks reel

China's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods will affect American farmers. This comes as the stock market continues to show the effects of a growing trade war. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.

CBS News - 1d

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China

The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region ...

NBC News - 1d

Dalai Lama says his successor will be born outside China in the ‘free world’

New book by spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism will raise the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of Tibet. The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader ...

The Guardian - 1d

Russian strike on Ukrainian town kills 11 as US cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv

A Russian strike on a town in Ukraine’s embattled Donetsk region has killed at least 11 people as a wave of heavy aerial attacks continued into the second night following a U.S. decision to stop ...

ABC News - 3d

Flight cancellations at Germany’s Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers after strike

Flight cancellations at Hamburg Airport after a surprise strike by workers affected more than 40,000 passengers on Sunday, a day before a planned wider protest across Germany amid new contract ...

NBC News - 2d

AI vs. AI: 6 ways enterprises are automating cybersecurity to counter AI-powered attacks

AI-powered cybersecurity threats include deepfakes, automating breaches, and morphing malware in real time, challenging cyberdefenses.

VentureBeat - 17h

China to impose retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian products as trade war heats up

China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods, hitting back after Ottawa slapped import duties on Chinese-made EVs.

CNBC - 4d

Trump is targeting China-made containerships in new flank of global economic war on the oceans

China dominates shipbuilding for the ocean freight market, and President Trump has plans to exact economic punishment to bring the business back to the U.S.

CNBC - 19h

Rio Takeda takes a 2-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA tournament in China

Rio Takeda of Japan shot a 3-under 69 to hold a two-shot lead after three rounds of the LPGA’s Blue Bay tournament on China’s southern island of Hainan

ABC News - 3d

France takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland 42-27 in Dublin

France has replaced Ireland’s hand on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win in Dublin

ABC News - 3d

'Change must come' - MPs call for RFU review

After record losses, club bankruptcies and bonus controversies, a group of MPs calls for an independent review of the Rugby Football Union.

BBC News - 17h

Former England back-row Millar-Mills retires

Former England forward Harriet Millar-Mills announces her retirement from rugby.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Armed Teen Is Stopped From Boarding a Flight in Australia, the Police Say

Passengers and crew held down the 17 year old, who had a shotgun and also claimed to have bombs, until the police arrived, the authorities said.

The New York Times - 4d

Trade tariffs are the new normal – and that’s unlikely to be positive for Australia | Sally Auld

US policy changes won’t have a large direct effect on the Australian economy but a global trade war can only be a drag on growth. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - 2d

Australia cops say apparent antisemitic terror wave was a "criminal con"

Australian police say a wave of seemingly antisemitic attacks and threats was really a "fabricated terrorist plot, essentially a criminal con job."

CBS News - 1d

Ham, mozzarella and … orange?! Australia invents a new topping to enrage the pizza purists

Remember when a few chunks of pineapple were enough to cause outrage? This latest offering puts even chicken tikka masala or pumpkin and hummus pizza in the shade. Name: Orange pizza.. Age: ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - 3h

Russian strikes kill at least 25, Ukraine says

Russia has stepped up attacks in recent days as the US paused military and intelligence aid to Kyiv.

BBC News - 3d

Strike action grounds thousands of flights in Germany

Yahoo News - 1d

Yung Filly pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

The rapper and YouTuber appeared before Perth Magistrates Court in Australia on Tuesday.

BBC News - 23h

Boxing preview, start time, events: Keith Thurman vs. Brock Jarvis kicks off busy week of fights

There are a slew of events throughout the week, starting on Wednesday morning in Australia

CBS Sports - 17h

We 'must act': Europe retaliates against Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports

The European Union said it would impose counter-tariffs on 26 billion euros ($28.33 billion) worth of U.S. goods starting in April in response to the duties.

CNBC - 1h

China hits Canada with retaliatory tariffs on agricultural products

Beijing accuses Ottawa of ‘discriminatory’ levies on electric vehicles

Financial Times - 4d

China Hits Canada With Tariffs in Indirect Riposte to Trump

Beijing, which set steep duties on canola, peas and pork, wants Canada and Mexico to resist U.S. pressure to raise tariffs on Chinese goods.

The New York Times - 4d

China returns fire in Trump’s trade war

Tariff salvo on US agricultural goods, Greenland goes to the polls and investors discover if buying Lego is still fun

Financial Times - 2d

China’s Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Products Take Effect

The action came in response to the higher levies on Chinese imports that President Trump announced last week.

The New York Times - 1d

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 - 4h

Sources: Darnold to Seahawks on $100.5M deal

The Seahawks found their replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a 3-year, $100.5 million deal with QB Sam Darnold, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 17h