At Ukraine's expense? US and Russia break the ice in Riyadh

Three years after Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of a sovereign state, what has he gained? A path to normalisation with the United States and negotiations on Ukraine—without the Ukrainians. Without …

Source: France 24

Ireland Weighs a Boycott

Ireland considers becoming the first western country to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The move is controversial, but Ireland has a history of leading the …

Source: NPR

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

It said lab tests, a chest X-ray and the Pope's clinical condition "continue to present a complex picture".

Source: BBC

Who is the American playing a key role in the U.S.-Russia talks about Ukraine?

A real estate developer-turned-Middle East envoy, Witkoff has been credited with helping broker the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and free an American from Russian prison. Here's what to know about him.

Source: NPR

Ukrainians express concerns over US-Russia ‘peace’ deal

As US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on ending the Ukraine war

Source: Al Jazeera

The 2025 German election in charts

With German citizens taking to the polls to elect a new government on February 23, 2025, here are the most important trends you need to know.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Europe and the crumbling Atlantic alliance

The continent has been shocked by Trump’s antagonism but not yet jolted into action on defence

Source: Financial Times

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,090

Here are the key developments on the 1,090th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Source: Al Jazeera

How did everyone survive the Delta plane crash in Toronto?

There were no fatalities among the 80 people on board Delta Connection Flight 4819. Experts credit the aircraft design and the cabin crew’s response.

Source: Washington Post

First openly gay Imam shot dead in South Africa

A man regarded as the first openly gay Muslim imam has been fatally shot while sitting in a car in South Africa in what many are calling an assassination because …

Source: France 24

‘We must avoid a chilling effect’: the CMA chief on the UK’s pro-growth shift

Sarah Cardell says role of competition regulator remains the same but it must be wary of perceptions

Signs by the lifts in the Canary Wharf headquarters of the Competition and …

Source: The Guardian

US politics live: four deputies to New York’s mayor resign over chaos surrounding corruption charges

Justice department has requested corruption charges against Eric Adams be dropped, widely seen as reward for his help with Trump’s immigration agenda

The newly elected chair of the Democratic National …

Source: The Guardian