How Ukraine’s Offensive in Russia’s Kursk Region Unraveled

At the height of the campaign, Ukrainian forces controlled some 500 square miles of Russian territory. Now they hold just a small sliver of land along the border.

Source: New York Times

Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of LaLiga

Kylian Mbappe's first half brace in the 2-1 win against Villareal moves Madrid three points clear atop the standings.

Source: Al Jazeera

An estimated 100,000 join antigovernment rally in Serbia’s Belgrade

Protesters converge in Serbia's capital in what was likely the largest in a series of anticorruption demonstrations.

Source: Al Jazeera

Iran rejects Trump’s ‘bullying’ on nuclear talks, as threats ratchet up

Trump sent a letter to Tehran proposing negotiations on its nuclear program or threatening military action. But he hasn’t waited for a reply to bomb Iranian-allied Houthi rebels.

Source: Washington Post

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza in one day as negotiators work to uphold fragile ceasefire

Israeli military strikes killed at least 14 people in 24 hours, the Gaza Health Ministry said, as international negotiators engage in talks to reinforce the fragile ceasefire between Hamas and …

Source: NBC News

The enduring glow of London's historic gas lamps

London's gas lamps, which have cast their glow on the city for more than 200 years, have been nearly extinguished by the prevalence of cleaner, more efficient and brighter light …

Source: CBS News

Essex couple’s £1,500 fine for reporting Channel stowaway is cancelled

Adrian and Joanne Fenton hit with penalty after calling police when they found a boy hiding inside bike-rack cover

A couple who were fined £1,500 after reporting a boy who …

Source: The Guardian

Body found in NSW bushland believed to be missing six-year-old girl

Body found in North Nowra area believed to be girl last seen on Sunday afternoon

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Source: The Guardian

Democrats train fire on Musk as unelected billionaire dips in popularity

Leaders on left bet on Musk’s bravado to pull party out of political weeds as CEO eyes social security and health cuts

For most of the 17-minute interview, Elon Musk …

Source: The Guardian

FirstFT: Xi Jinping declines invitation to visit Brussels for anniversary summit

Also in today’s newsletter, a wave of air strikes in Yemen and why some Japanese companies are restructuring

Source: Financial Times

The March Madness men's bracket is out, and the SEC dominates with a record 14 teams

In an all-time record, 14 of the tournament's 68 teams all come from one conference — the SEC. The women's bracket will be unveiled at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Games …

Source: NPR

Australia news live: ABC apologises after Radio National goes silent; police seize Brett Whiteley art and luxury yacht from crime syndicate

In a statement, the ABC told Guardian Australia outages were also hitting some other audio broadcasting and streaming services. Follow today’s news live

Man drowns in Hunter region waterhole

A …

Source: The Guardian