- Kremlin contradicts Trump's claim on peacekeeping forces in Ukraine Axios
- Kremlin disputes Trump's claim about Ukraine peacekeepers NBC News
- Trump Says He Is in Talks With Putin About ‘Economic Development’ Deal The Wall Street Journal
- Trump says Putin will accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine POLITICO Europe
- Trump Says Discussing ‘Major’ Economic Deals With Putin The Moscow Times
The colonial partition that keeps Cameroon split along ‘artificial lines’
A century ago, Germany, France and Britain claimed Cameroon at different times. The scars are seen in conflicts today.
Babies die from cold in Gaza as Israel prevents entry of mobile homes
At least four babies have reportedly died due to cold in Gaza, where most Palestinians are living in makeshift shelters.
Australia vs South Africa Champions Trophy match abandoned due to rain
Both teams have three points each after their two group games, ahead of Afghanistan and England, who play on Wednesday.
Surgeon Accused of Abusing 299 Patients, Mostly Kids – Newser
- Surgeon Accused of Abusing 299 Patients, Mostly Kids Newser
- In French sex abuse trial, woman denies knowing about her ex-husband's history of child abuse NBC News
- French Doctor Accused of Abusing Hundreds Acknowledges ‘Heinous Acts’ The New York Times
- It’s Jekyll and Hyde, says son of French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients The Guardian
- In retired French surgeon's child rape trial, son says father was like 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' Reuters
How Pope Francis loaded the dice to ensure a progressive successor – Yahoo
- How Pope Francis loaded the dice to ensure a progressive successor Yahoo
- Pope Francis remains in 'critical but stable' condition in hospital, Vatican says ABC News
- Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies? The New York Times
- Former North Texas bishop plays crucial role if the pope dies. Here’s how the job works Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- What happens if the pope's health won't let him lead the Church? Angelus News
Syria’s interim president launches dialogue on political transition
Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has hailed an historic opportunity to rebuild his country.
Children in Gaza go back to school
Students in Gaza have gone back to school. Many are learning in classrooms scarred by damage inflicted by the war.
German politics froze out the far right for years – is this about to change?
Germany's main parties refuse to work with the far right, but the AfD wants to tear the firewall down.
Has Germany’s ‘firewall’ against the far right been breached by AfD success? – BBC.com
- Has Germany's 'firewall' against the far right been breached by AfD success? BBC.com
- How a Demographic ‘Doom Loop’ Helped Germany’s Far Right The New York Times
- Far-right AfD's core support comes from eastern Germany DW (English)
- German election results show stark east-west divide decades after fall of Berlin Wall Sky News
- Ben Jennings on the rise of the AfD in Germany – cartoon The Guardian
Ailing Pope Francis holds Vatican work meeting in hospital – Reuters
- Ailing Pope Francis holds Vatican work meeting in hospital Reuters
- Pope Francis' health unchanged, but he "slept well" as thousands pray in a rainy St. Peter's Square CBS News
- Anxious Prayers as Pope Francis Lingers in Critical Condition The New York Times
- Another restful night for Pope Francis Vatican News - English
- What to Know About Pope Francis’ Health Conditions TIME
Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans
It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations.
US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on Ukraine
The UK and France abstain as the UN Security Council passes a text that does not criticise Moscow.
Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader – The New York Times
- Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader The New York Times
- Syria's new president appears to receive a warm welcome in former Assad strongholds NBC News
- Can Abu Mohammad al-Jolani Make Syria Great Again? | Opinion Newsweek
- The Damascus neighborhood of Syria's new leader celebrates his new role Prairie Public Broadcasting
- Al-Qaeda Affiliate Group For The Support Of Islam And Muslims (GSIM) Launches Attacks In Eastern Mali And Northern Burkina Faso Middle East Media Research Institute
‘It’s the beginning’: Kremlin plays it cool ahead of more U.S. talks, says Biden ‘messed things up badly’ – CNBC
- 'It's the beginning': Kremlin plays it cool ahead of more U.S. talks, says Biden 'messed things up badly' CNBC
- Russian UN envoy to ‘Post’: We’re optimistic about ending war The Jerusalem Post
- Moscow Changes War Rhetoric but Stays War Course The Jamestown Foundation
- ‘Need to go a long way’: Kremlin warns of long road to rebuilding US-Russia trust WION
- Kremlin: Impossible to normalize Russia-US ties 'overnight' baha news
Peace in Ukraine must look like Korea, not Vichy – Kyiv Independent
The situation in the Middle East – Security Council, 9868th meeting – Welcome to the United Nations
- The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 9868th meeting Welcome to the United Nations
- UN warns two-state solution for Israelis, Palestinians ‘withering away’ Voice of America
- 'Last chance' for 2-state solution to Palestine, Israel conflict: UN official Anadolu Agency | English
- Sigrid Kaag UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process a.i. and Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (25 February 2025) ReliefWeb
- Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East United States Mission to the United Nations
Poland scrambles military aircraft as Russian missiles target western Ukraine – ABC News
- Poland scrambles military aircraft as Russian missiles target western Ukraine ABC News
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,097 Al Jazeera English
- Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches strikes on Ukraine Reuters
- Standoff in the skies over Europe as Nato scrambles warplanes after Putin uses bombers to PUMMEL Ukraine GB News
- Air defence responds in Kyiv Oblast Ukrainska Pravda
Sergey Karjakin Sanctioned By European Union – Chess.com
- Sergey Karjakin Sanctioned By European Union Chess.com
- EU's 16th package of sanctions targets aluminium, shadow fleet Reuters
- Three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine: EU adopts its 16th package of economic and individual measures consilium.europa.eu
- EU hits Russia with new sanctions amid Trump uncertainty POLITICO Europe
- EU sanctions North Korean tied to Lazarus group over involvement in Ukraine war The Record from Recorded Future News
Activists call for state of emergency in Nigeria over gender-based violence
Deaths of 22 women reported this year include 240% rise in January, campaigners say, as abusers act ‘with impunity’
Almost two dozen women have died due to gender-based violence across Nigeria in 2025 alone, activists and civil society organisations have said in a call for a state of emergency.
According to Femicide Observatory, run by the Lagos-based nonprofit Document Our History (DOHS) Cares Foundation, there were 17 cases reported in January, a 240% increase from the same period last year, with an additional five by 16 February. More than 100 femicides were documented in 2024.
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