- Russia Trots Out Its Newest Weapons in Ukraine: Horses The Wall Street Journal
- Beleaguered Russian army deploys horses, donkeys on Ukraine battlefield to dodge drones New York Post
- Russia using horses, donkeys to counter Ukraine's drone warfare NewsBytes
- Russia sends donkeys to the frontline Independent Australia
- Russia turns to horses and donkeys to counter Ukraine’s drone warfare Moneycontrol
Russia Is Bombing Bridges To Cut Off 10,000 Ukrainian Troops In Kursk – Forbes
- Russia Is Bombing Bridges To Cut Off 10,000 Ukrainian Troops In Kursk Forbes
- Russian forces threaten border in effort to push Ukrainian army out of Kursk The Guardian
- Ukraine's top general says no risk of encirclement for Kyiv's troops in Kursk Reuters
- Russia-Ukraine updates: General denies Russian forces encircling troops Al Jazeera English
- Ukraine says it's bolstering troops in Russia's Kursk region as Putin's forces advance amid Trump's aid pause CBS News
Hundreds reported killed in sectarian violence in Syria’s Alawite heartland – The Washington Post
- Hundreds reported killed in sectarian violence in Syria’s Alawite heartland The Washington Post
- Syrian government loyalists accused of executing civilians as violence erupts CNN
- Who are Syria’s Alawites and why are they being targeted under Al-Sharaa’s rule? Hindustan Times
- Syria’s Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting The New York Times
- More than 1,300 Syrians killed in 72 hours amid clashes and acts of revenge NPR
North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack
Hackers from the infamous Lazarus Group are in a cat-and-mouse game to launder their stolen funds from the ByBit heist.
North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack
Hackers from the infamous Lazarus Group are in a cat-and-mouse game to launder their stolen funds from the ByBit heist.
Israel’s far-right says new office to oversee mass transfer of Gazans – The Washington Post
- Israel's far-right says new office to oversee mass transfer of Gazans The Washington Post
- Smotrich: Government establishing ‘migration administration’ for Gaza exodus The Times of Israel
- Israeli far-right minister says Trump's plan to displace Gazans 'taking shape' FRANCE 24 English
- Smotrich Says Defense Ministry To Spur Voluntary Emigration From Gaza i24NEWS
- Israel must leverage US support while advancing Trump's migration plan, expert says The Jerusalem Post
Summer is early – and India’s economy is not ready for it
Across India anxiety is growing about the early onset of summer and its impact on the economy.
Man charged after pro-Palestine protester climbed Elizabeth Tower
Daniel Day, 29, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site
A 29-year-old man has been charged after climbing on to the clock tower of Big Ben, the Metropolitan police has said.
Daniel Day, of Palmerston Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, has been charged with intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.
Continue reading...Trump says U.S. is close to lifting pause on intel sharing with Ukraine – Axios
- Trump says U.S. is close to lifting pause on intel sharing with Ukraine Axios
- Trump says intel pause on Ukraine has been 'just about' lifted; says tariffs will make America rich Fox News
- Trump says US has "just about" ended pause on Ukraine intel sharing Reuters
- US Freeze on Ukraine Intel Sharing Just About Lifted, Trump Says Bloomberg
- US 'just about' ends intelligence sharing with Ukraine DW (English)
Man charged after climbing Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower – BBC.com
- Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower BBC.com
- Commons speaker orders security review after man scales Big Ben BBC.com
- Pro-Palestinian protester climbs Big Ben in London USA TODAY
- Man with a Palestinian flag climbed London’s Big Ben tower and refused to come down NBC News
- Pro-Palestinian activist who scaled Big Ben pleads not guilty to harming public The Times of Israel
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 9, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 9, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Kursk Map Shows Ukraine's Salient Collapsing After US Blocks Intel Sharing Newsweek
- Russia may use suspension of U.S. aid to deplete Ukrainian air defenses, including Patriot missiles – ISW Ukrinform
- ISW: Ukraine does not use HIMARS or ATACMS in Kursk, suggesting a US intelligence void Euromaidan Press
- Playing his ‘Trump card,’ Putin goes for the kill to force Zelensky’s hand Washington Examiner
Firms hold back on hiring amid ‘significant cost rises’, surveys say
KPMG/REC report shows decline in people being placed in roles continues, while unemployment is rising, says BDO
Companies are putting the brakes on hiring new staff amid a “subdued” economic outlook and rising wage bills, according to the latest business surveys.
In signs of a weakening UK labour market, the consultancy KPMG and the trade body the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) said a marked decline in the number of people being placed in permanent and temporary roles continued in February, although hiring declined at a slower pace than in January.
Continue reading...US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms
Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia
The United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist, which identifies countries that the global civil rights watchdog believes are currently experiencing a rapid decline in civic freedoms.
Civicus, an international non-profit organization dedicated to “strengthening citizen action and civil society around the world”, announced the inclusion of the US on the non-profit’s first watchlist of 2025 on Monday, alongside the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia.
Continue reading...US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms | US news – The Guardian US
- US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms | US news The Guardian US
- US added to human rights watchlist over Trump moves The Hill
- U.S. Is Added to Human Rights Watchlist TIME
- US added to international watchlist over declining civic freedoms The Indian Express
- Civic freedoms are so bad under Donald Trump that US is listed with Pakistan, DR Congo WION
Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says
Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province
The UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families being killed in north-west Syria as clashes between security forces and Assad regime loyalists resulted in the country’s highest death toll since the start of its revolution in 2011.
The UN commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, called on Sunday for investigations into the killings and for perpetrators to be held accountable. “We are receiving extremely disturbing reports of entire families, including women, children and hors de combat [surrendered] fighters, being killed,” he said in a statement. “The killing of civilians in coastal areas in north-west Syria must cease, immediately.”
Continue reading...Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun – BBC.com
- Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun BBC.com
- Romania blocks frontrunner from postponed presidential race Fox News
- Chaos in Romania’s capital after far-right Calin Georgescu barred from presidential redo The Associated Press
- Romania Bars Ultranationalist Candidate From Presidential Race The New York Times
- Pro-Russia Călin Georgescu barred from Romanian presidential election re-run The Guardian
Pilot and passengers taken to hospital after Pennsylvania plane crash
Five people onboard survived small plane crash near Lancaster but officials say no details of their condition
A small airplane with five people onboard crashed in a parking lot near Lancaster airport in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the single-engine plane was a Beechcraft Bonanza, and the incident happened around 3pm in Lancaster county.
Continue reading...Two-thirds of arms imports to Nato countries in Europe come from US – Financial Times
- Two-thirds of arms imports to Nato countries in Europe come from US Financial Times
- European arms imports soared in past four years, SIPRI think tank says Reuters
- How the Ukraine war increased U.S. dominance of the global arms trade The Washington Post
- U.S. Bolsters Position as World’s Top Arms Exporter The Wall Street Journal
- US increases dominance as world's biggest arms exporter DW (English)
Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas
Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic
Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent attempt to ramp up pressure on Hamas amid increasingly chaotic multi-track negotiations over the fragile ceasefire in the territory.
The potential consequences of the Israeli decision for the 2.3 million residents of the devastated Palestinian territory are unclear, as most rely on diesel-fuelled generators for power.
Continue reading...Mark Carney to be next Canada PM after winning Liberal leadership race
Former central banker will be only second prime minister in Canadian history without a seat in parliament
Mark Carney, the former central banker who oversaw the response to financial crises in North America and the UK, will become the next prime minister of Canada after winning the race to lead the country’s federal Liberal party.
Carney, 59, takes on the role as Canada is locked in a potentially catastrophic trade war with the US, long its closest ally and largest trading partner. Last week Donald Trump announced a 25% tax on all Canadian goods, with a carveout for the automotive and energy sectors. The tariffs have the power to push Canada’s fragile economy in a recession.
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