- Ukraine Timeline Tells the Tale Consortium News
- Opinion | Three Years: Reflections on the Ukraine War The New York Times
- Western leaders visit Kyiv and pledge military support against Russia on the war's third anniversary The Associated Press
- Ukraine marks 3 years since start of Russia’s invasion as Trump’s stance raises concerns PBS NewsHour
- Ukrainians in New York commemorate anniversary of Russia’s invasion: ‘three years of our resistance’ The Guardian US
Watch: Bulldog puppies stolen in chaotic pet shop heist
A man allegedly faked a seizure to distract a Colorado pet shop's staff as his accomplice grabbed the puppies.
UN biodiversity talks resume with dispute over funding topping the agenda
Annual conference on biodiversity that ran out of time last year resumes in Rome with nations sparring over money.
Iran rules out direct talks with US while Trump exerts ‘maximum pressure’
Iran's foreign minister made the announcement after meeting his Russian counterpart.
German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund
Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag
Germany’s outgoing parliament could be asked to sign off on a new defence fund in its final weeks as the conservative winners of Sunday’s election seek to balance geopolitical demands with the looming pressures of a new Bundestag hostile to military spending.
Since the victory of his CDU/CSU alliance, Friedrich Merz has spoken of the urgent need for Europe to ramp up its own defence capabilities, saying it needs “independence from the USA” amid an unpredictable Trump administration and a looming threat from Russia.
Continue reading...Israel looks to extend phase one of Gaza truce as long-term deal proves elusive – Reuters
- Israel looks to extend phase one of Gaza truce as long-term deal proves elusive Reuters
- As the clock ticks down on the Gaza ceasefire, Israel prepares for more war CNN
- Ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza expires this weekend. What comes next? USA TODAY
- White House envoy may travel to Middle East Sunday in push to extend Gaza deal Axios
- Witkoff: Talks have progressed over the past day The Jerusalem Post
‘There’s no better feeling’: TikTok star Go-Jo to represent Australia at Eurovision 2025
Singer of viral hit Mrs Hollywood hopes his milkshakes bring everyone on board at Basel this year when he sings Milkshake Man, an ode to self-confidence
TikTok star Go-Jo will represent Australia at Eurovision in May, the 10th musical act to head represent his country since Australia joined the annual European song contest a decade ago.
Marty Zambotto, a 29-year-old Sydney-based singer-songwriter, went viral in 2023 after he uploaded a clip to TikTok of himself performing his song Mrs Hollywood while busking around Sydney. To date, the song has racked up more than 60m digital streams and 1bn views across all platforms.
The 2025 Eurovision song contest runs 13 -17 May and will be broadcast on SBS in Australia
Continue reading...BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.
‘They took all the women here’: Rape survivors recall horror of DR Congo jailbreak
Women recall being raped in prison in DR Congo, as chaos broke out after rebels advanced on Goma city.
US Supreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip
Glossip has had nine execution dates postponed, and eaten his "last meal" three times.
Latest Search for MH370 Should Prove Telling – Newser
- Latest Search for MH370 Should Prove Telling Newser
- The search for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight has resumed once again NPR
- Why This Search for MH370 Could Be Different New York Magazine
- New hunt begins for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, over a decade after it disappeared Yahoo
- MH370: search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight resumes after 11 years The Guardian
Claims of white genocide ‘not real’, South African court rules
Donald Trump has been raising the alarm over the number of white farmers killed in the country.
Venice Biennale pavilion could be empty, Creative Australia chief tells senators
Adrian Collette admits decision to drop Khaled Sabsabi risks having nothing on show but he and chair won’t quit
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Creative Australia has conceded the Australian Pavilion at next year’s Venice Biennale may remain empty following its decision to rescind the contracts of the artist and curator it chose to represent the country at the prestigious event.
“We will be doing everything we can…to think about how we use what is a public pavilion to mount something of that is worthy in terms of its representation of Australia,” Creative Australia’s chief executive, Adrian Collette, told a Senate estimates hearing on Tuesday night.
Continue reading...Russia praises US votes in UN siding with Russia
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, praises the United States for siding with Russia in two votes at the UN.
American woman traveling through Mass. group in custody after newborn thrown from Paris hotel window – Boston 25 News
- American woman traveling through Mass. group in custody after newborn thrown from Paris hotel window Boston 25 News
- American Teen Accused of Throwing Infant Out of Paris Hotel Window Was on ‘Gap Year’ Trip PEOPLE
- American tourist accused of fatally throwing newborn out Paris hotel window is identified as student on gap year: report New York Post
- US woman in custody after allegedly throwing newborn out of Paris hotel window The Guardian US
- American suspected of throwing her newborn baby out of a third-floor hotel window in Paris CBS News
‘Wormy’ Philippine delicacy could hold key to better human antibiotics
The tamilok is best known as a slimy Philippine delicacy, but scientists see possible health benefits.
Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs
Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone
Denmark is to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs on the recommendation of a government commission that also found that children under 13 should not have their own smartphone or tablet.
The government said it would change existing legislation to force all folkeskole – comprehensive primary and lower secondary schools – to become phone-free, meaning that almost all children aged between seven and 16-17 will be required by law not to bring their phones into school.
Continue reading...How’s Pope Francis doing? His condition remains critical but stable, the Vatican says – NPR
- How's Pope Francis doing? His condition remains critical but stable, the Vatican says NPR
- Video: Dr. Gupta breaks down the big concern with Pope Francis’ health CNN
- Pope Francis in critical but stable condition, has CT scan, Vatican says Fox News
- Pope Francis’ friends around Rome pray for him as he fights pneumonia The Associated Press
- Pope Francis' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square CBS News
This is Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2025 – Catholic News Agency
- This is Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2025 Catholic News Agency
- Pope Francis: Lent calls us to journey together in hope Vatican News - English
- What Is Christian Hope? National Catholic Register
- A jubilee spiritual reading list on Christian hope Catholic News Agency
- This Lent, compare your life to a migrant's, pope says USCCB
US woman in custody after allegedly throwing newborn out Paris hotel window – The Guardian US
- US woman in custody after allegedly throwing newborn out Paris hotel window The Guardian US
- Newborn Baby Dies After American Tourist, 18, Allegedly Throws Infant Out of Hotel Window in Paris: Police PEOPLE
- American teen arrested in Paris after newborn fatally thrown from hotel window Yahoo
- American suspected of throwing her newborn baby out of a third-floor hotel window in Paris CBS News
- American tourist arrested in Paris after allegedly throwing newborn baby out of hotel window: reports Fox News