Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cuts

The US president signed an executive order on Friday to stop funding the American global broadcaster, following criticism from Elon Musk.

Source: BBC

Photos of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

The day honouring Ireland's patron saint is a global celebration of Irish heritage.

Source: Al Jazeera

Buffett’s Berkshire lifts stakes in Japanese trading houses

Move comes after US investment group agreed with companies last month to relax 10% cap on holdings

Source: Financial Times

Palestine Action Group launches legal challenge against controversial NSW laws restricting protests

Group claims laws rushed through after wave of antisemitism in state are ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘undemocratic’

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Source: The Guardian

Telcos race to transition from 'dumb pipes' to tech players with help from AI

Telcos are talking up efforts to transform themselves into tech players, touting advances in AI, 5G and 6G networks, satellite internet and even smart cities.

Source: CNBC

Cannes award-winning actress Dequenne dies at 43

Émilie Dequenne shot to fame when she won the best actress award at the film festival at the age of 18.

Source: BBC

Could titanium hearts be a solution to a global heart donor shortage?

An Australian man lived with a titanium artificial heart for more than 100 days before receiving a real heart.

Source: Al Jazeera

This sector may be the ‘accidental beneficiary’ of a U.S. growth scare, says JPMorgan

Emerging markets may be helped by a weaker dollar and lower U.S. interest rates

Source: MarketWatch

India watches warily as Bangladesh-Pakistan ties thaw

Dhaka and Islamabad are growing closer after years of mistrust, but what does this mean for India?

Source: BBC

Monday briefing: Is Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest a sign of the ICC’s strength or its limitations?

In today’s newsletter: the former Philippines president was arrested and taken to The Hague after a tense standoff. It’s a much needed win for the international criminal court – but …

Source: The Guardian

US Deportations to El Salvador will have “larger ramifications”

“Can the Trump administration say Venezuela is intentionally flooding the United States with specific gang members?"

Source: Al Jazeera

Weather tracker: deadly storms in US and rain hits Australian Grand Prix

At least 34 people killed as storms sweep midwest and southern states, while rain causes chaos in Melbourne race

At least 34 people have died across six states in the …

Source: The Guardian