Researchers discover ancient Egyptian mummies smell sweet and floral

Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science described them as "woody," "spicy," and "sweet," with floral notes.

Source: CBS News

Pope to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis

The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days leading to other officials reading his speeches.

Source: BBC

Modi hails US-India 'mega partnership' in Trump meeting

Trump and Modi, who share warm personal ties, met in the shadow of trade tensions complicating US-India relations.

Source: BBC

Chinese fighter jet's flares almost hit spy plane, Australia says

China in turn accused the Australian plane of "deliberately" intruding into airspace over the disputed Paracel Islands,

Source: CBS News

Business

Source: The Economist

Starved, threatened and abused: Parents of freed Hamas hostages give details of ordeal

The BBC hears from the parents of four young women who were taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and held for 15 months.

Source: BBC

Nissan and Honda end $60bn merger talks

Both Japanese carmakers say they will continue to cooperate on electric vehicle technology

Japan’s Nissan and Honda have said that their boards have voted to end talks over a merger …

Source: The Guardian

Trump sparks elation in Moscow, but some caution against overexuberance

Russian officials cheered the phone call between Trump and Putin as a victory for their view that the United States and Russia alone should decide Ukraine’s fate.

Source: Washington Post

Politics

Source: The Economist

Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza deal

Israel's government says Hamas must free three living hostages on Saturday or the ceasefire will end.

Source: BBC

Nearly 30 injured after man drives vehicle intro crowd in Munich

Police say at least 28 people were hurt Thursday when a man drove a vehicle into a union demonstration in Munich, Germany. A local official says it appears to have …

Source: CBS News

Ancient Roman basilica unearthed on central London construction site

Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.

Source: CBS News