China announced tariffs of up to 100% on Canadian canola, pork, and other foods in retaliation for Canada’s steep taxes on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. These tariffs, set to start on March 20, also serve as a warning against cooperative actions with the U.S. regarding trade, especially under North American free trade agreements.
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Keir Starmer defended his record as Britain's top prosecutor amid Elon Musk's accusations that he failed to prosecute gangs of men, mostly of South Asian background, who sexually abused girls during his tenure. Starmer emphasized his efforts in reopening cases and securing the first major prosecution of an Asian grooming gang.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed continued support for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after 14 South African soldiers were killed in ongoing conflict with Rwanda-backed M23 fighters. Despite calls for withdrawal from political groups like the Economic Freedom Fighters, Ramaphosa emphasized South Africa's commitment to peace efforts and called for a ceasefire. The Southern African development community (SADC) mission, with South Africa leading, will continue until peace is... Expand
Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, the head of the US military’s health agency, retired under the Trump administration. Her retirement follows the ousting of six senior military officials. The Pentagon is phasing out diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, arguing they harm unit cohesion.
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Vince Neil's private jet collided with a parked plane at Scottsdale Airport, resulting in one death and four injuries. Neil was not on board, though his girlfriend and her friend were injured. The crash was due to a gear failure on landing. This incident follows other recent US aviation accidents.
Ukraine is evacuating 267 children and their families from Kharkiv due to intensified Russian shelling. While Russia dismissed Trump's call to end the war, the Kremlin expressed openness to "mutually respectful dialogue" with him. Amidst fierce fighting, Ukraine struggles to contain a better-equipped Russian army. Russia demands security guarantees from Nato and the US, including the deployment of Western peacekeeping troops, while disregarding Western sanctions imposed after the 2022 invasion.
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Antony Blinken's final press conference escalated when two journalists were removed after they accused him of supporting genocide in Gaza. ​"Why did you keep your bombs flowing while you had a deal in May? We all knew we had a deal. Everyone in this room knows you had a deal," one asked.