- Russia’s Lavrov Rejects Compromise on European Troops in Ukraine Bloomberg
- Russia blasts France's Macron as it mends fences with Washington NBC News
- Russia 'will never agree' to European peacekeepers in Ukraine, Lukashenko says ABC News
- Russian top diplomat say plans for peacekeepers in Ukraine could incite further fighting Yahoo
- Moscow aims to exploit US-Europe rift, experts warn Voice of America
Cyclone Alfred lashes parts of eastern Australia, bringing rains, waves
Slow-moving storm likely to make landfall on Friday or early Saturday, but winds already trigger power disruptions.
Panama President Mulino says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming the canal
Panamanian leader says sale of a Chinese company's port operation to a US firm does not amount to retaking the waterway.
The blame game over the debacle in Ukraine has started
Trump, Zelenskyy and the Europeans are desperately trying to deliver the bitter truth to the public and evade blame.
Cyclone Alfred: Where, when is it expected to make landfall in Australia?
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane as a Category 2 storm on Friday or Saturday.
A New Generation Is Here. Its Name Is Already an Insult. – The Wall Street Journal
A New Generation Is Here. Its Name Is Already an Insult. The Wall Street Journal
Vatican offers brief update as Pope Francis begins 21st day in hospital – ABC News
- Vatican offers brief update as Pope Francis begins 21st day in hospital ABC News
- After almost 3 weeks in hospital, still no hint on when Pope Francis can return to Vatican USA TODAY
- Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis The Associated Press
- Pope Francis’ health: Vatican provides update on Ash Wednesday Yahoo
- Pope is resting after another 'tranquil' night in hospital, Vatican says NBC News
Israel’s Gaza aid blockade could breach humanitarian law: European nations
UK, France, and Germany demand Israel uphold ceasefire while warning its aid blockade risks breaching international law.
What does the Department of Education do – and can Trump dismantle it?
The president has pledged to eliminate the federal agency that oversees the US education system.
How does the U.S. federal workforce compare with those in other countries? – NPR
As Trump pivots to Russia, allies weigh sharing less intel with U.S. – NBC News
- As Trump pivots to Russia, allies weigh sharing less intel with U.S. NBC News
- ‘What the Hell Is Happening to Your Country?’ The Atlantic
- Why some U.S. allies are reassessing intelligence sharing with the Trump administration MSNBC
- What is the Five Eyes alliance as Trump upends geopolitics? Reuters
- Trump deepens NATO’s crisis of trust on sharing intel POLITICO Europe
Will the US make business deals with Russia?
US secretary of state says there are ‘extraordinary’ economic opportunities in Russia.
Macron says Russia a threat to Europe as EU leaders hold emergency summit
EU leaders gather for an emergency defence summit in Brussels as future partnership with US remains uncertain.
US suspends intelligence cooperation with Ukraine
The US has suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine affecting its military’s ability to defend against Russian forces
Iranian singer flogged 74 times after singing about hijab removal, lawyer says – CNN
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks
The president also appeared to threaten civilians in Gaza, saying they would be "dead" if they held hostages.
US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents
The Justice Department said Chinese agencies paid as much as $75,000 (£58,200) for each hacked email inbox.
Carmakers win break from Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Trump says he will exempt cars from the new import taxes, while continuing his criticism of Canada.
Carmakers win break from Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Trump says he will exempt cars from the new import taxes, while continuing his criticism of Canada.
Watch: Australia’s central east coast braces for cyclone
It's the first cyclone expected to land as far south since Cyclone Zoe in 1974.