Trump policies make US ‘scary place to invest’ and risk stagflation, says Stiglitz

Uncertainty created by tariffs and contempt for rule of law will deter investment, says top economist

• Forget Trump’s tariffs, the president’s bond market threat is worse

Donald Trump’s tariff threats …

Source: The Guardian

Drone footage shows destruction of north Gaza after 500 days of war

New drone footage from northern Gaza shows entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble after 500 days of Israel’s war.

Source: Al Jazeera

Which countries are the top military spenders and where does Europe rank?

The US, the world's largest military spender, allocates $880bn to defence – more than the next eight countries combined.

Source: Al Jazeera

Upturned plane lies on Toronto runway after crash

The flipped over plane lies on the snow-covered tarmac and appears to be missing at least one of its wings.

Source: BBC

South Korea suspends new downloads of DeepSeek, citing privacy concerns

South Korea’s data protection authority said new downloads of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek had been suspended in the country over data privacy concerns.

Source: NBC News

Europeans plan for troops to back Ukraine ceasefire — and want U.S. support

The prospect of troops in Ukraine gained traction as Europeans seek a role in talks between the Trump team and Moscow that could shape the continent’s security.

Source: Washington Post

US says it killed senior al-Qaeda affiliate official in Syria

The US military said on Sunday that it killed a senior official of an al Qaeda affiliate during an airstrike in northwest Syria the day before. US Central Command described …

Source: France 24

Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crash

Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a "rug pull" after he promoted a virtual coin on social media.

Source: BBC

China anger as US amends wording on Taiwan independence

Beijing has slammed the US State Department, calling for it to "immediately correct its mistakes".

Source: BBC

UK marketplace sellers face ‘second Brexit’ hit from Trump’s US import rules

End of ‘de minimis’ policy for Chinese goods also expected to hit bigger fashion retailers such as Asos and Boohoo

Many UK-based independent sellers on marketplaces such as eBay and …

Source: The Guardian

Syrian leader al-Sharaa tours former Assad strongholds on surprise visit

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Latakia and Tartus on Sunday, his office said, making his first official trip to the coastal provinces formerly known as strongholds of ousted ruler …

Source: France 24

Live briefing: Israel says troops will stay in Lebanon past ceasefire deadline

The Israeli military said it would remain in what it called “five strategic points” in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials have called for Israel’s full withdrawal.

Source: Washington Post