How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence Just now Share Save Jorn Madslien Business reporter, Helsinki Share Save S Group Janne Ahtoniemi says that Finnish firms understand the role they play in the country's defence If Finland was...
UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports 10 minutes ago Share Save Jemma Crew Business reporter Share Save PA Media The government has set a target for the UK make half of the steel it uses and...
(LEAD) Fed holds key rate steady, projects 1 rate cut this year amid Iran war uncertainty | Yonhap News Agency
Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive time and maintained its forecast of one rate cut this year, as concerns grew over the economic impact of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. According...
U.S. Fed holds key rate steady amid concerns over Iran war impact on oil prices, inflation | Yonhap News Agency
Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive time on Wednesday, amid rising concerns over the impact of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation. This photo, released by the Associated Press,...
Trump raises idea of shifting responsibility for Hormuz Strait to countries using it | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of shifting responsibility for securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz to countries that use the waterway, saying it would put some "non-responsive" allies "in gear." Trump made the remarks in a social...
Major Turing computing award goes to quantum science for first time
Turing Award “for their essential role in establishing the foundations of quantum information science and transforming secure communication and computing”. This is the first time that the Turing Award, often described as the most prestigious prize in computer science ,...
Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title
Sports Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title March 18, 2026 1:20 AM ET By The Associated Press The Venezuela team celebrates after defeating the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, Tuesday,...
Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake
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Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
NPR Middle East LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Middle East Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity' March 17, 2026 6:27 PM...
US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case
US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case 5 hours ago Share Save Ana Faguy Washington Share Save Getty Images A US congressional committee has formally summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding that she answer questions over...
USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment
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Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession
Photograph: supplied Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession Borrowers face losing hundreds of dollars a month in higher repayments and rising pump rices will add to the pain, economists warn...
Geopolitics may test the World Cup — a new book draws lessons from the past
Review Geopolitics may test the World Cup — a new book draws lessons from the past March 17, 2026 10:02 AM ET By Jeffrey Pierre Dey Street Books This summer, when soccer and the World Cup come to America, FIFA...
U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, SCOTUS blocks vaccine changes
LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, SCOTUS blocks vaccine changes March 17, 2026 7:33 AM ET By Brittney Melton Israel's Incursion...
Bringing marine life back to South Florida's 'forgotten edge'
NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science Bringing marine life back to South Florida's 'forgotten edge' March 17, 2026 6:00 AM ET By Nathan Rott An experiment in...
Queensland government backflips on plan to contest all native title claims
The Queensland government has reversed a secret policy to contest every new native title claim in court, after it stopped negotiating with Cape York traditional owners. Photograph: AMCS View image in fullscreen The Queensland government has reversed a secret policy...
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank raises official cash rate to 4.1% in blow to mortgage holders
RBA interest rates: Australian household budgets have already been under pressure after an interest rate rise in February and soaring petrol prices. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP View image in fullscreen RBA interest rates: Australian household budgets have already been under pressure...
(LEAD) Trump says U.S. requested summit with Xi be delayed 'a month or so' | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has requested that a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping be delayed for "a month or so," as the U.S. conducts its military campaign against Iran. Trump had reportedly planned to...
Sinner triumphs over Medvedev to secure first Indian Wells title
Advertisement Sport Sinner triumphs over Medvedev to secure first Indian Wells title Mar 15, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Jannik Sinner (ITA) celebrates with the championship trophy after he defeated Daniil Medvedev (RUS) in the menÕs final of the BNP...
Trump says U.S. requested summit with Xi be delayed 'a month or so' | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has requested that a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping be delayed for "a month or so," as the U.S. conducts its military campaign against Iran. Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills...
(LEAD) Trump says trip to China might be delayed, calls on Beijing to help unblock Hormuz Strait: report | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Sunday that his planned trip to China might be delayed, redoubling his call for Beijing to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, according...
Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold
Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold 24 minutes ago Share Save Grace Eliza Goodwin Share Save Getty Images Gold bars taken from the SS Central America ship are displayed at the Museum of American...
Invisible datacentres and capricious chips: is UK’s AI bubble about to burst?
Illustration: Anais Mims / Guardian Design/Getty View image in fullscreen If the cracks in the datacentre boom widen, the entire AI bubble could burst in a replay of the 2001 dotcom crash. Datacentre investment boom is one of the biggest...
How reintroducing beavers is changing our landscape
How reintroducing beavers is changing our landscape 51 minutes ago Share Save Zhara Simpson South West Share Save Beaver Trust Beavers have recently been released in Cornwall and Somerset Cornwall's first fully licensed wild beaver release marks a major moment...
These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict
Middle East These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict March 14, 2026 3:04 AM ET By Ava Berger An Iranian flag is planted in the rubble of a police station, damaged...
Tech Now - MWC Barcelona: What's New In Phone Tech?
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Class-action lawsuit filed after the Potomac sewage spill
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Unlike past eras, anti-Muslim GOP rhetoric draws little pushback from party leaders
Politics Unlike past eras, anti-Muslim GOP rhetoric draws little pushback from party leaders March 13, 2026 5:47 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Barbara Sprunt Unlike past eras, anti-Muslim GOP rhetoric draws little pushback from party leaders Listen...
Bolivia arrests alleged drug kingpin accused of putting hit on Paraguayan prosecutor
Bolivia’s president, Rodrigo Paz, speaks at a press conference in La Paz on 13 March 2026 confirming the arrest of Sebastián Marset. Photograph: Luis Gandarillas/EPA View image in fullscreen Bolivia’s president, Rodrigo Paz, speaks at a press conference in La...
(LEAD) Trump says U.S. will hit Iran 'very hard' over next week, war will end when he feels it 'in my bones' | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump has said that the United States will hit Iran "very hard" over the next week, as the U.S. military operation against the Islamic Republic enters its 14th day, aiming to destroy Tehran's missile capabilities, its Navy, and...
