U.S., Canada forces conduct drills in Greenland in sub-zero temps

Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia

China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".

BBC News - Feb. 21

China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

Report from New Zealand navy personnel comes a day after similar drill forced multiple airlines to change flight paths between Australia and New Zealand. Get our breaking news email , free app ...

The Guardian - 6d

Taiwan condemns China for conducting shooting drills off its coast

Taiwan has condemned China’s military exercises after Beijing designated an area to conduct shooting drills off the self-governed island’s southwest coast

ABC News - 1d

Pilots raised the alarm after Chinese navy warned of live-fire drills off Australia, forcing dozens of flights to divert

Yahoo News - 3d

Trump is using tariffs as a blunt-force tool. It won’t work | Mike Williams

The steel industry needs to modernize. Tariffs can help, but the government must go beyond trade policy. Last week, Donald Trump revived a trade war from his first term, implementing a 25% tariff ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Canada’s hockey team beats US in 2025 4 Nations Face-Off

Canada beat the United States in overtime during the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston. The final score was 3-2. Members of Team USA say they were disappointed but motivated for next year’s Winter ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

Trudeau Uses Canada’s Hockey Win Over U.S. to Send a Message to Trump

Canada beat the U.S. in a championship game with added meaning because of political tensions caused by President Trump’s taunts and economic threats.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

US to raise tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies

Donald Trump says duties on biggest trading partners to take effect on March 4

Financial Times - 13h

Greenland’s Big Moment

Ignored for most of its existence, the huge ice-bound island has been thrust into a geopolitical maelstrom. It’s trying to make the most of it.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

What it's like to live in Greenland

Yahoo News - 5d

Chinese fishing fleets using North Korean forced labour in potential breach of sanctions, report claims

Report by Environmental Justice Foundation has found evidence that at least 12 Chinese fishing vessels had employed North Korean crew between 2019 and 2024. Get our breaking news email , free ...

The Guardian - 3d

Former foster child forced to use a trash bag now works to give real bags to thousands

Rob Scheer had to carry his belongings in a trash bag as a foster child, and was shocked to see his own children, who also came from the foster care system, face a similar ordeal decades later. ...

CBS News - 21h

Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

President Donald Trump has called the U.S. hockey team to wish players good luck ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

ABC News - Feb. 20

Following US lead, Canada designates 7 Latin American criminal groups as terrorist entities

Canada is listing seven Latin American criminal organizations as terrorist entities under the criminal code, giving Canadian law enforcement another tool in the fight against fentanyl trafficking, ...

ABC News - Feb. 20

‘I decided I was done’: Canada pizzeria boycotts US ingredients in tariff dispute

Gram’s Pizza owner and chef is boycotting US products after Trump threatened to add 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Tucked away in a former garage space in Toronto’s west end, Gram’s Pizza is usually ...

The Guardian - 10h

In Greenland, Taking It All In With Snowy Jogs and Sled Dogs

On a nearly two-week reporting trip to the island, one Times reporter made time for exercise and ice fishing.

The New York Times - 1d

Trudeau after Canada hockey win over US: 'You can't take our country — and you can't take our game'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a veiled swipe at President Trump on Thursday, after Canada defeated the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off men's hockey championship game. “You can’t take ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Israel says it is conducting strikes in southern Syria

Israel confirmed it is conducting strikes in southern Syria, as the new Syrian government calls for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.

ABC News - 2d

How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries

China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.

The New York Times - 1d

Greenland just want to play soccer. Will Concacaf give them a spot?

Greenland has a thriving soccer culture among its 56,000-strong population, but nowhere to play due to being part of Denmark. Having applied to join the U.S., Mexico and Canada in Concacaf, will ...

ESPN - 1d

Officers conducting a welfare check find 5 people dead in Indiana home

Police conducting a welfare check have discovered five people dead inside a home in northwest Indiana

ABC News - 6d

Dems join Republicans to kill Biden drilling rule

Politico - 2d

‘More drilling’ isn’t the solution Trump is hoping for

President Trump is prioritizing energy independence and oil production, going so far as to declare an "energy emergency." Market realities, however, may limit the effectiveness of this strategy.

The Hill - 1d

Chinese Navy Drills in Tasman Sea Unnerve Australia and New Zealand

The vessels were sailing in the Tasman Sea, and their announced intent to perform exercises prompted a call for commercial flights to divert course.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair

Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Taiwan condemns China over unannounced live-fire naval drills

Exercises are latest sign of disruption as People’s Liberation Army expands operations

Financial Times - 2d

No reason for China to apologise to Australia for live-fire drills, ambassador says

Xiao Qian says exercises in Tasman Sea posed ‘no threat’ to Australia as previously unreported communications between pilots and air traffic controllers show confusion over drills. Follow our ...

The Guardian - 18h

Justin Tucker allegations: NFL conducting interviews with women who accused Ravens kicker of misconduct

Tucker now has 16 accusers from eight different Baltimore spas

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Australia confronts China over apparent live-fire exercises conducted off coastline

Deputy PM Richard Marles says explanation for the drills, which were conducted in international waters and according to international law, are ‘unsatisfactory’. Get our breaking news email , ...

The Guardian - 6d

Late Night Laughs at DOGE’s Work Force Demand

“It’s like the government is being run by BuzzFeed,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday about Elon Musk’s work-tracking request to federal employees.

The New York Times - 3d

Yahoo Sports AM: Canada beats the USA, again

In today's edition: Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off, Wemby's season is over, the Boston three party, MLS' 30th season kicks off, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

McDavid delivers Canada 4 Nations title in OT

Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the U.S. on Thursday night.

ESPN - Feb. 21

As Connor McDavid Delivered for Canada, the Symbolism was Unmistakable

The Canadian player’s winner on Thursday night appropriately evoked memories of Sidney Crosby’s Golden Goal, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico are 'on time, on schedule'

During a White House press conference, President Trump told reporters that his administration would move forward with planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

NBC News - 4d

Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'will go forward'

President Donald Trump said sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico "will go forward" when a monthlong delay on their implementation expires next week.

CNBC - 3d

Trump dominates Liberal leadership debate in Canada

The debate is the first of two in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader.

BBC News - 3d

Trump revives Canada’s Liberals in electoral turnaround

US president’s taunts galvanise governing party and upend Conservative opposition’s strategy

Financial Times - 1d

WATCH: Massive warehouse fire forces residents to shelter in place in Pennsylvania

Officials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are urging residents to avoid the site of a large industrial fire in Abington Township due to air quality concerns. Evacuations have been recommended.

ABC News - Feb. 19

U.S., Canada forces conduct drills in Greenland in sub-zero temps

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