US suspends intelligence sharing with Ukraine
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirms US 'pause' in intelligence sharing with Kyiv amid tensions between allies.
Trump “concedes” to Russia before Ukraine peace talks begin
Robert Hamilton analyses the US-Ukraine fallout—are Russia talks taking a dangerous turn for Europe and Ukraine?
Truth dies in darkness. Don’t blame Bezos
Western media should spare us the manufactured outrage. Its editorial policies have long defended the indefensible.
Israel inaugurates new army chief after Oct 7 failures
Israel has sworn in its new army chief after the military’s failures during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack.
Canada foreign minister takes Trump 51st state line ‘very seriously’
Mélanie Joly told the BBC "this is not a joke" and said Canada would "fight" against Trump tariffs.
German parties agree to loosen fiscal rules to overhaul military, economy
Germany's Merz says the CDU/CSU and SPD will submit a motion to the Bundestag lower house of parliament next week.
Europe has no choice but to seize frozen Russian assets – Financial Times
- Europe has no choice but to seize frozen Russian assets Financial Times
- Is It Time to Transfer Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine? Calls Grow Louder. The New York Times
- France warms to idea of seizing Russian assets in Europe POLITICO Europe
- UK-France tensions over plan to seize $350bn Russia assets for US arms The Guardian
- Rishi Sunak on why Ukraine should get Russia’s frozen assets, not just the interest on them The Economist
What’s in Egypt’s $53B plan to rebuild Gaza?
The Arab League has thrown its support behind Egypt’s plan to reconstruct Gaza, as an alternative to Trump’s plan.
Many feared dead in Sudan after shelling hits crowded market
The market, in a camp for displaced people, was attacked for roughly two hours, a local official says.
Which US states could be hit hardest by Trump’s Canada and Mexico tariffs?
Montana imports 93 percent of its goods from Canada and Mexico, the most of any state.
Piglets left to starve as part of a controversial art exhibition in Denmark have been stolen – ABC News
- Piglets left to starve as part of a controversial art exhibition in Denmark have been stolen ABC News
- Three piglets were left to starve in an art exhibition. Then they vanished. The Washington Post
- Hot Mic Captures Vance’s Dread Before Marathon Trump Speech The Daily Beast
- 3 Piglets Were Left to Starve in a Shocking Art Exhibit. The Artist’s Friend Admits Hatching Plot to Steal Them Yahoo Entertainment
- Piglets Stolen from Art Installation in Which They Were Left to Starve ARTnews
Key moments from Donald Trump’s speech to US Congress
Here are some of the highlights from Donald Trump’s speech to the US Congress.
Romanians on the march after arrest of presidential favourite – BBC.com
Romanians on the march after arrest of far-right presidential favourite
Calin Georgescu is the frontrunner in the May vote, but he has not yet been able to register as a candidate.
Chancellor set to cut welfare spending by billions – BBC.com
- Chancellor set to cut welfare spending by billions BBC.com
- Rachel Reeves to propose spending cuts to fix UK’s worsening public finances Financial Times
- ‘Pass-fail’ fiscal rules mean UK economic policy exposed to global changes – IFS The Independent
- Billions of pounds in spending cuts - including welfare - expected in spring statement Sky News
- Rachel Reeves ‘to cut billions from welfare’ after £9.9bn fiscal headroom wiped out The Telegraph
US and Israel reject Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan
They say the Arab League's proposal for post-war reconstruction fails to address realities in Gaza.
South Sudan arrests key Machar allies as army surrounds his house
Several allies of Vice President Machar arrested as soldiers surround his Juba home in latest threat to 2018 peace deal.
A tinderbox conflict in Congo is ready to explode – Reuters
- A tinderbox conflict in Congo is ready to explode Reuters
- How Far Will Rwanda Go in Congo? Foreign Affairs Magazine
- Rebels in eastern Congo abducted 130 hospital patients, UN says The Associated Press
- Rwanda and Congo Clash as Major War Brews in Central Africa Geopoliticalmonitor.com
- Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal | Democratic Republic of the Congo The Guardian
Katya Adler: Fractured Europe seeks credible answers on Ukraine
Europe is scrambling to react to the relentless pace of change in Washington, but can it unite around a plan?
Fact check: President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress
In his Congress speech, Trump made claims about Mexico's extradition of drug lords, aid to Ukraine and immigration.