Who is the American playing a key role in the U.S.-Russia talks about Ukraine?

A real estate developer-turned-Middle East envoy, Witkoff has been credited with helping broker the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and free an American from Russian prison. Here's what to know about him.

Source: NPR

German auto parts giant to slash thousands of jobs

Auto supplier Continental plans to shutter one plant in Germany, as the company has fallen short of financial targets, despite earlier cutbacks.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Fact check: JD Vance's free speech claims debunked

US Vice President JD Vance has accused Europe of curtailing free speech. DW examines his controversial claims.

Source: Deutsche Welle

China pumps the brakes on Tesla’s autonomous cars

Tesla’s full self-driving technology faces delays by Chinese regulators in a battle over tariffs

Source: Financial Times

US and Russia hold talks to end war in Ukraine

Also in today’s newsletter, gold is the new ‘Trump trade’

Source: Financial Times

Argentina’s Javier Milei faces fraud allegations over cryptocurrency post

Critics have accused Milei of involvement in the rapid rise and fall of a cryptocurrency, costing investors thousands.

Source: Al Jazeera

As an election looms, will Australians remember Labor for one rate cut or the 12 hikes before that?

The Albanese government had been sweating on the RBA decision, which clears the way for an election as soon as early April

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Source: The Guardian

E-scooters blamed for big jump in children caught in UK driving without insurance

Hundreds of teenagers have been given an IN10 police endorsement since 2020, says road safety charity

Electric scooters have been blamed for a surge in the number of children being …

Source: The Guardian

'Omas gegen Rechts': Grannies protest far right in Germany ahead of elections

Tens of thousands of people joined a demonstration against cooperation with the far right in Berlin on Sunday, after US Vice-President JD Vance called for Germany to drop the longstanding …

Source: France 24

RBA slashes interest rates to 4.1% in its first cut since the early days of the pandemic

A household with a $750,000 loan will see their monthly repayments reduce by $115 if their bank adjusts its mortgage rate accordingly

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Source: The Guardian

Why are white South Africans mocking Donald Trump?

Thousands of white South Africans have been mocking their privilege after US President Donald Trump offered them asylum.

Source: Al Jazeera

Trump would boost ‘proud’ US ice hockey team at Canada game, says GM

• North American rivals play each other on Thursday
• Build-up has been marked by political tension

The general manager of the US men’s ice hockey team said he would welcome a …

Source: The Guardian