Breakthrough Energy, an umbrella organization funded by Bill Gates that works on a sprawling range of climate issues, announced deep cuts to its operations in an internal memo on Tuesday. Dozens of staff were cut, including Breakthrough Energy’s unit in Europe, its team in the United States working on public policy issues and most of … Read more
Yolande Knell Middle East correspondent BBC Markets in Khan Younis in southern Gaza are reporting some food shortages after Israel blocked deliveries 10 days ago The White House’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, is in Qatar to join indirect talks between Israel and Hamas on extending the fragile ceasefire in Gaza. This week, negotiators from both sides … Read more
The Prince of Wales will make his first visit to Estonia at the end of next week to meet British troops providing a deterrent to Russian aggression in the region. Prince William will travel in his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment to learn more about how British troops are bolstering Nato’s eastern flank, … Read more
EPA Passengers who made it to safety spoke of fear and panic on the train Passengers who were freed from a train seized by armed militants have spoken of “doomsday scenes” that unfolded on board the Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. “We held our breath throughout the firing, not knowing what would happen next,” … Read more
At least 53 inmates escaped from Kutacane Penitentiary in Aceh, Indonesia, after breaking the main facility doors on 10 March. Footage shows inmates running across the roof and jumping over vendors in the area as they flee. Twenty-one of them have surrendered or been arrested, while 32 remain at large as of Wednesday. The escape … Read more
The UK was “intimately involved” in helping Ukraine and the US reach an agreement over a proposed ceasefire deal with Russia, according to UK government sources. Ukrainian President Zelensky has said he is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire but that it is up to the US to convince Russia to agree, after talks … Read more
João da Silva Business reporter, BBC News Reuters Flat 25% duty on steel and aluminium imports is major hit for some of the US’s top trading partners Tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports of steel and aluminium have taken effect in a move that will likely escalate tensions with some of the … Read more
The Trump administration intends to eliminate Environmental Protection Agency offices responsible for addressing the disproportionately high levels of pollution facing poor communities, according to a memo from Lee Zeldin, the agency administrator. In the internal memo, viewed by The New York Times, Mr. Zeldin informed agency leaders that he was directing “the reorganization and elimination” … Read more
Hundreds have taken to the streets in New York City to call for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate who was arrested for his role in last year’s pro-Palestinian campus protests. Mr Khalil was detained over the weekend, prompting criticism of the Trump administration and its efforts to deport him. The Department … Read more
Raymona Crozier BBC News NI Reporting fromWashington D.C. Getty Images US President Donald Trump will discuss the deep ties between the United States and Ireland US President Trump will host the Taoiseach (Irish PM) in the White House on Wednesday, as part of the Irish government’s traditional St Patrick’s Day series of engagements. Micheál Martin … Read more