How America weaponised the world’s economy

Two books chart how Washington has come to depend on both its economic might and the dollar’s dominance in tackling rogue states and geopolitical rivals

Source: Financial Times

Acute child malnutrition in northern Gaza doubles in one month, UNICEF says

UNICEF warns malnutrition crisis worsens across Gaza, with dramatic rises in affected children under two and under five.

Source: Al Jazeera

Pope Francis is recovering. It hasn’t stopped talk of a succession.

The pontiff’s bout with double pneumonia, and warnings that he could be significantly diminished, have accelerated discussions of succession scenarios.

Source: Washington Post

UK's Starmer convenes 'coalition of the willing' for second meeting to discuss Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a second meeting of global leaders on Mars 15 to discuss the developments regarding the war in Ukraine, following another frantic week of …

Source: France 24

Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC

The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".

Source: BBC

Ukraine rejects Russian claim Kursk forces 'encircled'

Kyiv has denied its forces in Russia's Kursk region are at risk of being encircled, after US President Donald Trump said he had urged Russia's Vladimir Putin to spare them …

Source: France 24

Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from website

The Army-run cemetery said it is working to follow Trump's orders on ending diversity while restoring information.

Source: BBC

Birmingham bin collection strike offers ‘banquet’ for rats, pest expert says

Uncollected food waste ‘poses public health danger’ as 400 workers take indefinite action over pay and conditions

A bin collection strike in Birmingham could lead to rats thriving on a …

Source: The Guardian

US Senate passes GOP spending bill to avert government shutdown

The US Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led spending bill, averting a partial government shutdown, after enough Democrats backed down in a standoff driven by anger over President Donald Trump's …

Source: France 24

Swamp Notes: Why Trump may want a weaker dollar

The US currency is down. Does President Donald Trump and his team want it that way?

Source: Financial Times

Rubio says South African ambassador to U.S. ‘no longer welcome’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called South Africa’s U.S. ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, “a race-baiting politician who hates America” and declared him persona non grata.

Source: Washington Post

Joint Viking in Norway: NATO's largest Arctic military exercise showcases strength

Around 10,000 soldiers from NATO countries are taking part in Joint Viking 2025 in Troms County, northern Norway, training Norwegian forces to operate alongside allied troops in harsh winter conditions.

Source: France 24