Pope suffers ‘acute’ breathing crises as he battles pneumonia: Vatican
Medics at Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital administer ‘mechanical ventilation’ after pontiff’s latest health setback.
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Trump slams Zelenskyy for saying end of Ukraine war could be ‘far away’
US president reignites criticism of Ukrainian leader, days after berating him in the Oval Office.
Israeli anger at ceasefire delay focused on captives, not Gaza’s aid crisis
Protesters gathered outside Netanyahu's residence on Sunday, focused on plight of Israeli captives left in Gaza.
Trump says 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin Tuesday
US president says measures will go ahead despite efforts by Mexican and Canadian officials to find a way around.
Pakistani and Afghan forces clash at vital border crossing
Afghanistan says one member of its security forces is killed and two injured in overnight clashes at Torkham crossing.
At least two killed after car drives into a crowd in Germany’s Mannheim
Several others injured in incident in western Germany and one person in custody, police spokesperson says.
Russia-Ukraine war: What’s a ‘coalition of the willing’, Europe’s new plan?
UK will work with Europe to devise a Ukraine peace deal to present to Trump, Starmer announced after a London summit.
Christian Stocker becomes Austrian chancellor as three-party gov’t sworn in
Led by Christian Stocker as chancellor, new ruling coalition keeps far-right Freedom Party in opposition.
Iran’s Zarif resigns amid political wrangling over economic woes
The ex-foreign minister was the face of reformist-backed talks with global powers that led to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal.
In wartime, focus on ‘traditional values’ imperils Russia’s LGBTQ community
Moscow is increasingly cracking down on the minority community, forcing some to flee.
UN rights chief worried by ‘fundamental shift’ in US direction under Trump
Volker Turk tells UN Human Rights Council policies meant to protect the marginalised are being called 'discriminatory'.
Can Europe guarantee Ukraine’s security without the US?
European nations are working on security guarantees for Ukraine against Russia with Trump making clear that the US won't
Can Europe guarantee Ukraine’s security without the US?
European nations are working on security guarantees for Ukraine against Russia with Trump making clear that the US won't
What’s the emergency Arab summit on Gaza reconstruction? Everything to know
The summit has been called by Egypt, which has prepared a reconstruction plan that avoids ethnic cleansing of Gaza.
Japan deploys 2,000 firefighters to tackle worst forest blaze in decades
About 4,600 residents remain under evacuation advisories as the fire rages in the northern Iwate region, killing one.
Japan deploys 2,000 firefighters to tackle worst forest blaze in decades
About 4,600 residents remain under evacuation advisories as the fire rages in the northern Iwate region, killing one.
Anora, a small-budget film about prostitution, sweeps top Oscar awards
Best Picture and Best Director winner Sean Baker bemoans decline in the number of people going to the cinemas.
Making history at the Oscars 2025: Five takeaways from the Academy Awards
A documentary makes a statement in support of Palestinian rights, while other artists break barriers in film diversity.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,103
These are the key developments on day 1,103 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Oscars 2025: The list of winners from the 97th Academy Awards
Anora walks away with five Oscars, while No Other Land portraying Israeli settler violence judged the best documentary.