US scientists warn ‘critical work’ at risk from further Trump cuts

AAAS chief says more disruption risks undermining crucial healthcare and research, ahead of next month’s fiscal bill

Source: Financial Times

MSC: Can China replace US as world leader?

As Donald Trump is taking the US out of international forums, China is expected to move into the gap. But is Beijing capable of replacing the US? And does it …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Russian drones hit Ukraine power plant, leaving residents in the cold

French President Emmanuel Macron will host emergency meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.

Source: Al Jazeera

As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will?

Russia is relying on strength of numbers, and Putin may not honour a peace deal

After three years of Russia’s attempt to occupy and annex Ukraine, the country continues to …

Source: The Guardian

Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

The Munich conference exposed tensions between the US and Europe over Nato and Ukraine - the BBC's Frank Gardner explains why this was a watershed in relations.

Source: BBC

Shakira cancels Lima concert after being hospitalised during global tour

The Colombian star went to the emergency room in Peru’s capital on Saturday night, days after launching her first worldwide tour in seven years

Shakira cancelled her concert in the …

Source: The Guardian

Weekend voting among changes needed to overhaul UK elections system, officials say

Fewer polling stations and earlier deadline for postal vote applications also recommended to modernise elections

The UK’s elections system needs a fundamental overhaul including weekend voting and a cut in …

Source: The Guardian

What social mobility policy gets wrong: the view from Blackpool

The UK needs a strategy to support young people not destined for university facing complex social problems

Source: Financial Times

'Gulf of America': How Google Maps handles controversial geography

Google says it will update its popular maps service to reflect any official name changes US President Donald Trump pushes through. It is part of an established policy but is …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Teen dead and five injured in Austria knife attack

The suspect, who is a Syrian asylum seeker, was detained at the scene and is being questioned by police.

Source: BBC

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter Bukavu in eastern DRC

Rebels make rapid advance into capital of South Kivu province, less than a month after taking Goma

Rebels from the Rwandan-backed M23 group have entered Bukavu, the capital of South …

Source: The Guardian

Iraq: UNESCO supports reconstruction of Mosul treasures

In 2014, the IS terrorist group took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul, systematically destroying its many cultural monuments. Some historic buildings are now opening after reconstruction.

Source: Deutsche Welle