Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow for ritual mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.

Source: New York Times

Scottish businessman found dead in Kenya

Campbell Scott was attending a conference in Nairobi when he was last seen on 16 February.

Source: BBC

Debt and defence worries for Friedrich Merz after AfD and far left make gains

German election winner could struggle to reform strict borrowing rules due to opposition in next parliament

Source: Financial Times

Albanese ‘confident’ US would come to Australia’s defence in event of attack

PM tells Q&A that US relationship is ‘rock solid’ as he fields questions on cost of living, housing and antisemitism

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Source: The Guardian

DR Congo : M23 rebels say that over 2,000 police officers have surrendered

In the eastern DR Congo, M23 rebels backed by Rwanda have been consolidating their control in the towns they've captured during their lightning offensive. The rebels say that more than …

Source: France 24

Charting the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party

The AfD doubles its vote share to 20.8 percent in weekend elections and becomes Germany’s second-largest party.

Source: Al Jazeera

Ukraine marks 3 years since Russian invasion amid concern about Trump's stand

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada visited Ukraine's capital to mark the date in a show of continued support from some of Kyiv's most important backers.

Source: CBS News

Elon Musk Congratulates AfD Leader on Germany’s Election Results

The leader of the party said she received the call after the party known as the AfD finished second in national elections, by far the best showing in its history.

Source: New York Times

Monday Briefing

Results from Germany’s election.

Source: New York Times

The unseen map that promised to bring peace to the Middle East

In 2008, Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged the Palestinian leader to agree to a two-state solution. The map he drew has never been revealed to media - until now.

Source: BBC

How North Korea pulled off a $1.5 billion crypto heist—the biggest in history

Attack on Bybit didn't hack infrastructure or exploit smart contract code. So how did it work?

Source: Ars Technica

9 Best MagSafe Wallets (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These convenient and slim magnetic wallets stick to the back of your smartphone.

Source: Wired