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People protest against possible welfare cuts, on the day British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves presents the Spring Statement to Parliament on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK halves 2025 growth forecast, confirms defence spending boost

The British economy will only grow by 1 per cent this year, half the rate previously anticipated, Treasury chief Rachel Reeves said.

European Union

Austria to be first EU nation to stop refugee family reunification

Belarus

Belarus president sworn in for seventh term, tells critics ‘you have no future’

Ukraine war

Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire, US seeks easing of sanctions

US says both sides agree to maritime, energy ceasefires; Kremlin says deal requires lifting of some sanctions.

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A satellite image shows smoke erupting from the Kavkazskaya depot following a Ukrainian drone attack, in Krasnodar Region, Russia. Photo: Planet Labs PBC via Reuters
A satellite image shows smoke erupting from the Kavkazskaya depot following a Ukrainian drone attack, in Krasnodar Region, Russia. Photo: Planet Labs PBC via Reuters
United States

Denmark welcomes US change of plans for J.D. Vance’s Greenland visit

Washington will limit a US delegation’s visit to Greenland to a US military base after Vice-President J.D. Vance’s plans sparked criticism.

Sexual harassment and assault

Depardieu admits grabbing woman by the hips but denies it was sexual assault

Amelie K says the film star groped her and made explicit comments, in the highest-profile #MeToo case to come before France’s courts.

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Italy

Doctor reveals how Pope Francis was pulled back from the brink of death

The pontiff returned to the Vatican last week after narrowly escaping death during his 38-day fight against pneumonia.

Pope Francis left Rome’s Gemelli hospital on March 23. Photo: AP
Pope Francis left Rome’s Gemelli hospital on March 23. Photo: AP
United States

Denmark PM vows to ‘resist’ US ‘pressure’ on Greenland

‘This is clearly not a visit that is about what Greenland needs or wants,’ Frederiksen said ahead of a US delegation’s trip to the territory.

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United States

US texts reveal disdain for ‘freeloading’ Europe amid Yemen strikes planning

Messages between Vance and Hegseth highlight how they believe European allies were ‘freeloading’ off US efforts to hit the Houthis.

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Turkey

Turkey’s Erdogan accuses opposition amid nationwide protests over rival’s arrest

The detention of Istanbul’s mayor has triggered the biggest street protests in Turkey in more than a decade.

Anti riot police officers in Istanbul, Turkey on Monday. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

US and Russia hold talks about a potential Ukraine ceasefire

Talks in Saudi Arabia were expected to address a potential pause in Black Sea attacks to ensure safety of commercial shipping.

Ukrainians fire a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops in Kherson region, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters
Ukrainians fire a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops in Kherson region, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters
Crime

Man on trial in France for burning wife to death

Mounir Boutaa allegedly attacked Chahinez Daoud following their separation, shot her in both legs, poured petrol on her and set her on fire.

Human trafficking

Tate brothers check in at police station after returning to Romania

Andrew and Tristan Tate comply with judicial measures after a trip to the US.

Britain

Heathrow had ‘enough power’ to stay open, says UK grid boss, igniting debate

The National Grid confirmed Heathrow had sufficient power available via other substations, sparking debate on airport infrastructure reliability and backup systems.

People watch an Emirates plane at Heathrow Airport in London on March 22. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Zelensky accuses Russia of prolonging Ukraine war amid ceasefire talks

US-Russia talks on Ukraine war to begin in Saudi Arabia after Kyiv says meeting with Americans was ‘constructive and informative’.

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A firefighter eliminates a fire in a damaged residential building following a drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: AFP
A firefighter eliminates a fire in a damaged residential building following a drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: AFP
Pope Francis

Pope Francis back home after 5-week hospital stay for double pneumonia

The 88-year-old pope made his first public appearance since February 14.

Turkey

Turkey jails Erdogan’s top rival before trial, stoking opposition anger

Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu says he will not bow down, vows to defeat President Erdogan.

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Britain

UK cuts welfare and civil service spending, boosts defence

Finance minister Rachel Reeves sought investor trust by pledging to balance day-to-day spending with tax revenue by the end of the decade.

Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. Photo: Reuters
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK orders probe into Heathrow airport shutdown amid energy resilience fears

Concerns were raised about the UK’s ability to withstand disasters or infrastructure attacks after a substation fire sparked travel chaos.

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis will be released from hospital on Sunday, doctors say

The pontiff will need at least two months of rest after spending nearly 40 days battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs.

India

Trump’s brand booms in Asia despite worldwide loathing

Two months after his frenetic return to the White House, Donald Trump’s brand has had mixed success worldwide.

People protest during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the Trump Building in New York on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Britain

‘Clear planning failure’: Heathrow shutdown exposes security flaws

Experts have criticised Heathrow’s contingency planning after a fire disrupted global aviation, costing millions and exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities.

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Cancellations for British Airways flights to London Heathrow Airport are displayed as cancelled on a departures board at JFK International airport on Friday, March 21 in New York. Photo: AP
Cancellations for British Airways flights to London Heathrow Airport are displayed as cancelled on a departures board at JFK International airport on Friday, March 21 in New York. Photo: AP
Nordic nations

Denmark issues travel warning for transgender people going to US

Germany has also updated its travel advisory after several of its citizens were detained at the US border.

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China-EU relations

Don’t expect Trump aggression to make Europe cosy up to China: EU official

European Commission’s deputy director general for trade called idea that Trump will drive Brussels and Beijing together ‘simplistic thinking’.

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European Union

34 suspected in North Macedonia nightclub fire, including minister, police

Prosecutors looking into the blaze that killed 59 people say irregularities include violations of fire regulations and a lack of emergency exits.

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Coffins are laid side by side during a funeral on Thursday for victims of the March 16 nightclub fire in North Macedonia. Photo: AFP
Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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