Switzerland’s new defence minister seeks closer ties with Nato neighbours

Neutral nation spends less than 1 per cent of GDP on military but is starting to reconsider its posture

Source: Financial Times

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis during monthlong hospital stay

The Vatican said Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, was participating in the celebration of the Mass with other priests.

Source: CBS News

Deadly storms, tornadoes sweep across US

More than 20 twisters reportedly struck the states of Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois and Mississippi. Forecasters warn the worst could be yet to come, with the extreme weather set to peak …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Monday Briefing: U.S. Deports Hundreds in Face of a Court Order

Plus, shadows light up Iranian history.

Source: New York Times

Minns accused of ‘fuelling division’ after Lismore residents allegedly harassed on squatters’ street

Police called after reports of abuse, thrown objects on street where NSW premier ordered homes to be demolished

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Source: The Guardian

Cuba faces nationwide blackout for second night in a row

Experts have attributed recent blackouts in Cuba primarily to fuel shortages, aging infrastructure and economic sanctions. Outside of Havana, many Cubans have experienced rolling blackouts for weeks.

Source: Deutsche Welle

I’m carpooling with a friend for a conference. His expenses are covered. Should I offer to pay him for gas?

“Normally I’d offer to cover a meal or a portion of the gas.”

Source: MarketWatch

Trump and Putin to discuss proposed Ukraine ceasefire this week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted the plan but Russia has yet to commit to the truce.

Source: Al Jazeera

‘We are all Natasha’: senator’s sexual harassment claims roil Nigeria

Treatment of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has been suspended from senate, shines light on women’s rights

Last July, Nigeria’s third-most powerful man gave a rare apology on the floor of the …

Source: The Guardian

Top Wall Street analysts favor these 3 stocks for the long term

TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights favored by the Street's top pros, including Zscaler and Costco Wholesale.

Source: CNBC

Video: Israeli attacks kill Palestinians in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

Aid workers and a journalist were among some of the latest victims of Israeli attacks in Gaza.

Source: Al Jazeera

‘Unimaginable loss’: North Macedonia reels from deadly nightclub fire

At least 59 killed and more than 100 injured after a huge fire rips through a nightclub in the eastern town of Kocani.

Source: Al Jazeera