Can Starmer rise to meet his Bismarck moment?

Labour will use the geopolitical crisis to defy its own members about the new priorities for a rearming economy

Source: Financial Times

In Canada’s auto capital, uncertainty and hurt feelings amid Trump’s threats

Trump’s threats of tariffs and annexation have rattled Windsor, Ontario, stirring unease and leaving business leaders struggling to navigate the uncertainty.

Source: Washington Post

Iran’s government hits out at crypto again as currency freefalls

Iran appears poised to impose new levels of control and oversight into crypto amid deteriorating economic conditions.

Source: Al Jazeera

Marvellous views of Moon captured by private lunar lander

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost shuttle will attempt to make a descent on the lunar surface on 2 March.

Source: BBC

Hong Kong stock exchange reports record profits after China stimulus

Listings and trading fees jumped in 2024 after Beijing’s moves to boost markets

Source: Financial Times

Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West's grip loosens

The recent spree of deals between the two is upsetting traditional allies wary of Beijing.

Source: BBC

‘We have to protect people’: Martin Lewis on his fight to stop money worries worsening mental health

The money-saving expert’s charity has changed policies – and is now gearing up to take on regulators and insurers

“I’m not a case study”, says the money expert and broadcaster …

Source: The Guardian

Trump administration cuts most USAID programs. And, the ethics of leaving your job

Nearly all USAID programs have been eliminated. One official says it's a "global health massacre." And, a federal judge will hear arguments over the decision to fire thousands of probationary …

Source: NPR

Berkshire Hathaway liquidates holdings in S&P 500 ETFs

Disclosures indicate its holdings in SPY and VOO were dissolved in fourth quarter of 2024

Source: Financial Times

Terror threats overshadow German Carnival

The Carnival period in Germany usually draws millions of people onto the streets. Now the Islamic State is threatening acts of terror. How seriously should such threats be taken?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez and Gayle King will crew Jeff Bezos' next Blue Origin spaceflight

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is set to fly Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez and Gayle King as part of a six-person, all-female spaceflight.

Source: CNBC

Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico will take effect March 4th

President Donald Trump says his 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports will go into effect as scheduled on March …

Source: The Verge