President Trump pauses Ukraine military aid from NPR NPR Washington Desk
The news comes just days after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik) Read More
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Severe weather and critical fire risk, ranked ‘multi-hazard,’ expected nationwide from NPR Chandelis Duster
A spring storm is bringing various weather conditions across the U.S. Some regions are facing snow, possible tornadoes, and critical fire conditions, according to the National Weather Service. (Image credit: NWS/NOAA) Read More
China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major U.S. farm exports from NPR The Associated Press
China will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, and soy. They follow Trump’s order to raise tariffs on imports of Chinese products to 20%. (Image credit: Andy Wong) Read More
Macron floats one-month Ukraine truce: Would it work? from the BBC
BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale considers the idea suggested by the French president.Read More
Rising egg prices in the US spark chicken rental trend from the BBC
The service provides hens, feed, and support for six months, allowing customers to collect fresh eggs at home.Read More
Gaza ceasefire in peril as Israel and Hamas hit impasse from the BBC
Concern grows after Israel said it would block aid to Gaza unless Hamas accepted a new US proposal.Read More
Markets sink as Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China from the BBC
The US president has repeatedly threatened to tax imports from two of the country’s closest neighbours.Read More
Ghanaian MPs reintroduce controversial anti-LGBT bill from the BBC
The bill prescribes a three-year jail term for people who identify as gay and five to 10 years for promoters and advocates.Read More
One-year-olds among those raped during Sudan civil war, UN says from the BBC
Children as young as one have been subjected to horrific sexual violence, a UN report finds.Read More
Pope Francis ‘alert’ after respiratory failure from the BBC
The Pope resumes mechanical ventilation after suffering two “acute respiratory failures” on Monday.Read More