What do President Trump’s tariff plans mean for the US and the world?
A US trade war has begun with China, Mexico and Canada.
Rick Scott Reveals Republicans Are Absolutely Cutting Medicare – Yahoo
The Recap: Trump bails on his tariffs, and Democrats bail on free speech – Daily Kos
- The Recap: Trump bails on his tariffs, and Democrats bail on free speech Daily Kos
- March 6, 2025: Donald Trump presidency news CNN
- What has Trump done today? The Washington Post
- PRIME TIME POLITICS: SCOTUS rules on foreign aid, U.S. auto makers get tariff reprieve Local News Live
- Your Washington Debrief: Tariffs, SCOTUS, and Mayors Taking a Stand theSkimm
Five jailed over plot to kidnap German minister
The group wanted to create civil war-like conditions in Germany and overthrow the government.
Gaza residents react to Trump’s ‘last warning’ to Hamas
Palestinians dismiss Trump’s warning to Hamas that there will be ‘hell to pay’ if Israeli captives aren’t released.
Meloni Backs Giving Ukraine NATO Security Without Membership – Bloomberg
- Meloni Backs Giving Ukraine NATO Security Without Membership Bloomberg
- NATO could extend Article 5 protection to Ukraine without membership, Italian PM says Kyiv Independent
- Italian prime minister rejects proposal by Paris, UK to send soldiers to Ukraine NBC 15 WPMI
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shuts down UK-France plan; says, ‘We will not send Italian soldiers to Ukraine’ Mint
- Ukraine seeks details on Italy's proposal for guarantees RTÉ News
Pope from hospital: ‘Thank you for your prayers, I accompany you from here’ – Vatican News – English
- Pope from hospital: ‘Thank you for your prayers, I accompany you from here' Vatican News - English
- Pope Francis shares first audio message since hospitalization: 'May God bless you' Fox News
- Weak and breathless Pope Francis thanks faithful for prayers ‘from the bottom of my heart’ in audio message New York Post
- Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis The Associated Press
- Pope's Ash Wednesday absence looms large as Lent begins at the Vatican National Catholic Reporter
Trump delays tariffs on many products from Mexico and Canada
US president paused tariffs on Mexican products covered by USMCA and later stayed tariffs on many Canadian imports
Donald Trump pulled back from his trade war with Canada and Mexico on Thursday, temporarily delaying tariffs on many goods from the two countries once again.
Two days after imposing sweeping tariffs on all imports from his country’s closest trading partners, the US president announced that duties on a wide range of products would be shelved until April.
Continue reading...US arts funding agency sued over Trump order targeting LGBTQ+ projects
Groups sue National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) after president bars funds for promotion of ‘gender ideology’
Several arts organizations are suing the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) over its new requirements following Donald Trump’s executive order barring the use of federal funds for the promotion of “gender ideology”.
The groups, which are seeking funding for projects that support art about or are made by transgender and non-binary people, say they have in effect been unconstitutionally blocked from receiving grants from the agency that was built to promote artistic excellence, despite having received funds for similar projects in the past.
Continue reading...Crossbow killer found guilty of raping ex-partner before murdering her
Kyle Clifford found guilty of raping ex-girlfriend before murdering her in Bushey, northwest of London.
‘Watershed moment’: EU leaders agree plan for huge rise in defence spending
Leaders endorse von der Leyen proposal but show of unity over Ukraine is marred by Hungary’s Viktor Orbán
European leaders holding emergency talks in Brussels have agreed on a massive increase to defence spending, amid a drive to shore up support for Ukraine after Donald Trump halted US military aid and intelligence sharing.
But the show of unity was marred by Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, failing to endorse an EU statement on Ukraine pushing back against Trump’s Russia-friendly negotiating stance.
Continue reading...London ebike fire: landlords of ‘grossly overcrowded’ flat fined almost £100,000
Sofina Begum and Aminur Rahman had ‘blatant disregard’ for tenants of property where man was killed, says judge
The landlords of a “grossly overcrowded” east London flat where a man died after an ebike battery started a fire have been fined almost £100,000 after pleading guilty to nine housing law breaches.
The judge, the recorder Emma Smith, said the landlords showed “blatant disregard for the law and for the occupants” of the property, when she sentenced them at Snaresbrook crown court on Thursday.
Continue reading...Romania arrests six over alleged Russia-linked coup plot
Romanian prosecutors detain six people on charges of treason for allegedly seeking Russian help for coup plot.
Reform faces split as Farage hits back over ‘messianic’ criticism
Nigel Farage calls Rupert Lowe ‘utterly completely wrong’ after Reform MP criticised his leadership style
Reform UK is facing a split at the top after Nigel Farage called one of his most prominent MPs “utterly completely wrong” for calling him the “messianic” leader of a protest party.
Farage hit out at Rupert Lowe after the Great Yarmouth MP and former Southampton FC chair criticised his leadership publicly in an interview.
Continue reading...Mexico president hails Trump phone call as tariffs suspended
US President Donald Trump has suspended tariffs on Mexican goods that fall under the USMCA trade agreement.
Europe’s Defenses Risk Faltering Within Weeks Without US Support – Bloomberg
- Europe’s Defenses Risk Faltering Within Weeks Without US Support Bloomberg
- How European leaders are responding to Trump’s approach to Ukraine and Europe Atlantic Council
- The dangerous tension in Europe’s response to Trump The Economist
- US moves on Ukraine make Europeans wonder: Is America an ally? The Christian Science Monitor
- Europe can’t just hope for the best with Trump. Ukraine needs all the arms we can send | Frans Timmermans The Guardian
Archaeologists Discover Cache of Ancient Gold Jewelry in One of Egypt’s Most Famous Temples – ARTnews
Hundreds of Santander customers in UK hit by banking problems
Bank says it has fixed mobile and telephone service outages after people unable to make payments
Santander has fixed the problems affecting its banking services after many customers were left unable to access their accounts.
The bank apologised for any “inconvenience caused” and said no customers would “be left out of pocket” as a result of the outages.
Continue reading...Major division in EU as leaders get deal on arming Ukraine — without Hungary – POLITICO Europe
- Major division in EU as leaders get deal on arming Ukraine — without Hungary POLITICO Europe
- EU Leaves Hungary Behind as It Pledges to Boost Ukraine Support Bloomberg
- Orban says financing Ukraine's war effort would 'ruin Europe' Reuters
- Hungary, Slovakia threaten EU unity on Russia, Ukraine ahead of key summit Kyiv Independent
- 'Things have become too important for silly political games', analyst says as Hungary sidelined FRANCE 24 English
Dominique Pelicot’s daughter files legal complaint of sexual abuse by father – The Guardian
- Dominique Pelicot’s daughter files legal complaint of sexual abuse by father The Guardian
- Gisèle Pelicot’s Daughter Filed a Sex-Abuse Complaint Against Her Father The Cut
- Daughter of French rapist Dominique Pelicot files sex abuse case against him FRANCE 24 English
- Gisèle Pelicot’s daughter: She abandoned me as a fellow victim The Times
- Dominique Pelicot’s daughter files fresh rape complaint against him The Telegraph