EU overhaul of farming strategy ignores vital green proposals, campaigners warn

The report promises better pay and protections for farmers, but environmentalists say it will not help restore nature or assure food security

European farmers will face fewer rules and less …

Source: The Guardian

South Africa postpones budget in 'unprecedented' step

The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance disagree over proposed VAT increases, casting doubt on the ruling coalition's ability to govern.

Source: Deutsche Welle

The Islamist militant

As Africa’s Sahel region has replaced the Middle East as the epicenter of jihadism, young men are flocking to the cause. They don’t always like what they find.

Source: Washington Post

Why Belgium is open to putting boots on the ground in Ukraine

Also in this newsletter: how ‘frugal’ Denmark changed its tune on joint EU debt for defence

Source: Financial Times

Hamas offers handover of all hostages to Israel if next phase of ceasefire agreed

Benjamin Netanyahu signals readiness for talks on second phase by appointing adviser Ron Dermer to lead delegation

Hamas has said it is ready to release all its remaining hostages in …

Source: The Guardian

Fed officials seek ‘further progress’ on inflation before cutting rates

Minutes from January meeting show US central bankers back ‘careful’ approach on reducing borrowing costs

Source: Financial Times

Man who "exhibited fixated behavior" tossed from tennis star's match, group says

Emma Raducanu was approached in a public space "by a man who exhibited fixated behavior" and the same man was spotted in the first few rows during her match, the …

Source: CBS News

Australia’s spy chief warns of rising antisemitism, intolerance

Australia’s social cohesion is eroding, according to a sobering intelligence assessment that also warned of growing foreign interference and espionage.

Source: Washington Post

Fact-checking Trump claims about war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump appeared to accuse Ukraine of being responsible for the war with Russia.

Source: BBC

US: Judge declines to stop Musk from firing workers

US President Donald Trump's administration scored a victory when a judge opted not to immediately stop Elon Musk's DOGE from ordering the firing of federal workers or accessing the databases …

Source: Deutsche Welle

High electricity prices: A threat to Germany's industry?

With German parliamentary elections underway, businesses are warning that electricity prices are just too high. But how bad is the problem really?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Europe’s dependence on US tech is a critical weakness

In order to protect their sovereignty, the continent’s leaders must invest in a digital ecosystem independent of America

Source: Financial Times