New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump’s understanding of WWII Ambassador to the UK recalled after comparing Trump’s bid to end the war in Ukraine to the appeasement of Nazi Germany. New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Phil Goff speaks at a commemoration service on Anzac Day at Westminster Abbey, London, the United…
Russia jails UK man for 19 years for fighting for Ukraine James Scott Rhys Anderson convicted of ‘mercenary activities’ and a ‘terrorist act’, court press service says. A sculpture of Lady Justice inside an appellate court building in Moscow, Russia, on February 4, 2020 [Maxim Shemetov/Reuters] Published On 6 Mar 20256 Mar 2025 A British…
Trump ratchets up tariff tension with Canada’s Trudeau over border policies The president has repeatedly accused Canada of allowing vast amounts of fentanyl into the US, an unsupported claim. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said his government is prepared to push back against Trump’s tariffs [Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP Photo] By Al Jazeera…
Raphinha gives 10-man Barcelona 1-0 win over Benfica in Champions League Barcelona struggle to narrow win despite teenage defender Pau Cubarsi being sent off midway through first half. Barcelona’s Brazilian forward Raphinha scores the only goal of the game [Filipe Amorim/AFP] Published On 5 Mar 20255 Mar 2025 Raphinha scored the only goal of the…
Trump threatens Palestinians in Gaza: If you hold captives, ‘you are DEAD’ US president warns Hamas that there would be ‘hell to pay’ if Israeli captives in Gaza are not released immediately. Palestinians gather to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on March 3 [Hatem Khaled/Reuters]…
News US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza captives Talks come as Israel continues to block supplies of humanitarian aid into Gaza after first phase of ceasefire expired. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a briefing at the White House in Washington [File: Leah Millis/Reuters] Published On 5 Mar 20255 Mar 2025 The…
Summit follows US President Donald Trump’s beach resort plan.
The US confirmed it held direct talks with Hamas for the first time since 1997.
Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month The one month exemption is for cars and trucks that comply with USMCA’s content rules. Automakers have expressed support for boosting US investment but want certainty over policies [File: Chris Helgren/Reuters] Published On 5 Mar 20255 Mar 2025 President Donald Trump will exempt automakers…
Sudanese starve as soup kitchens close down and warring parties block aid The pause in USAID funding is exacerbating the hunger crisis in Sudan and compounding the challenge for relief workers. A volunteer distributes food to people in Omdurman, Sudan, September 3, 2023 [File: El Tayeb Siddig/Reuters] By Mat NashedPublished On 5 Mar 20255 Mar 2025…