- 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.
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- 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.
Continue reading...UK government vows to clean up Windermere after sewage criticism
Environment secretary points to measures to stop lake being ‘choked by unacceptable levels’ of pollution
The government has said it will “clean up Windermere” after criticism over the volume of sewage being pumped into England’s largest lake.
The environment secretary, Steve Reed, pledged “only rainwater” would enter the famous body of water in the Lake District, putting an end to the situation where it Windermere was being “choked by unacceptable levels of sewage pollution”.
Continue reading...MoJ readies extra prison places in case summer riots happen again
Exclusive: Justice minister James Timpson says more cell capacity means emergency early release schemes won’t be needed
Prisons are being prepared to cope with a sudden influx of offenders in case there is a repeat of last summer’s riots, the justice minister, James Timpson, has told the Guardian.
Hundreds of extra makeshift cells and newly refurbished cells will be in use by the end of this year, officials have disclosed, as the prisons minister said there will be “no more emergency measures” such as early release schemes.
Continue reading...Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza – NBC News
- Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza NBC News
- Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza The New York Times
- LIVE: Israel cuts off Gaza’s electricity supply ahead of truce talks Al Jazeera English
- Israel cuts electricity to last facility in Gaza receiving Israeli power CNN
- Israel Chokes Electricity Supply to Gaza to Pressure Hamas on Hostages The Wall Street Journal
Meet the defense giants that will rearm Europe as the EU eyes a massive military buildup – AOL
- Meet the defense giants that will rearm Europe as the EU eyes a massive military buildup AOL
- Ursula von der Leyen says €150bn EU defence loans should be spent in Europe Financial Times
- Trump Wants Europe to Defend Itself. Here’s What It Would Take. The New York Times
- Europe’s Defenses Risk Faltering Within Weeks Without US Support Bloomberg
- Can Europe Wean Itself of U.S. Arms? Forbes
Gene Hackman’s final days marked by isolation: ‘Slowing down and reclusive’
The actor was likely alone in his house for days, disoriented and too frail to seek help, after death of wife Betsy Arakawa
The actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead last month in Santa Fe, New Mexico, were rarely apart from each other, and it’s that closeness that may have led to the circumstances of their deaths.
Arakawa had become Hackman’s caregiver in his later years when he developed Alzheimer’s disease and became incapable of carrying out even the simplest of tasks. She ran the household errands, made sure he remained active and protected him from illnesses.
Continue reading...‘SNL’ Crowd Roars as Colin Jost Dubs Elon Musk ‘White Kanye’ During Weekend Update | Video – Yahoo Entertainment
- ‘SNL’ Crowd Roars as Colin Jost Dubs Elon Musk ‘White Kanye’ During Weekend Update | Video Yahoo Entertainment
- 'CHURCH OF WOKE': Stephen Miller Flips Out Over ‘Saturday Night Live’ Joke About Trump Yahoo Entertainment
- ‘SNL’ Weekend Update Takes on Trump’s Big Speech, Quick Tariff Reversal Rolling Stone
- ‘SNL’ Slams Trump’s Claim ‘No President Has Changed Government Faster’: ‘Nobody Changed Airport Security Faster Than Bin Laden’ Variety
- 'SNL' Crowd Roars as Colin Jost Dubs Elon Musk 'White Kanye' During Weekend Update | Video TheWrap
Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote
After the election authority's decision, about 300 of Calin Georgescu’s supporters gather outside the election bureau.
Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun
Clashes erupt in Bucharest over the ban on Calin Georgescu, whose unexpected presidential election first-round win was annulled.
Almost 230,000 properties without power as ex-tropical cyclone brings more dangerous rain
South-east Queensland and northern NSW face further heavy downpours
- Latest update: Residents warned to head for high ground as flood waters rise
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More than 230,000 households and businesses are without power and flash flooding alerts have been issued for coastal areas in the aftermath of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
The warnings follow heavy rain across southeast Queensland overnight and are clustered around the Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan and Ipswich council areas.
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Continue reading...US ends sanctions waiver for Iraq to buy electricity from Iran
Iraq faces worsening power shortages after the US cuts waivers tied to Iranian gas and electricity imports.