Conservatives win German election but far-right AfD doubles support

Preliminary results show CDU/CSU will be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a government

• German election – latest updates

The conservative opposition has …

Source: The Guardian

Brussels reacts to Germany's election exit polls

“There’s a widespread consensus that Germany has been absent from Brussels’ discussions and the European stage during Olaf Scholz's term, creating confusion about Germany's position on European issues,” FRANCE 24 …

Source: France 24

Cult folk singer Bill Fay, writer of The Healing Day, dies aged 81

Songs by the reluctant live performer have been covered by the War on Drugs, Wilco, Pavement and Marc Almond

The folk singer Bill Fay, known for songs such as The …

Source: The Guardian

Vatican says Pope Francis in 'critical' condition

Pope Francis remains in 'critical' condition after he experienced a severe asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning, requiring high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said. NBC News’ Claudio Lavagna has the …

Source: NBC News

Pope Francis, in critical condition, has a ‘tranquil’ night, Vatican says

The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing.

Source: Al Jazeera

Can the US and Russia resolve the Ukraine war without Ukraine?

Experts debate the future of Ukraine as the US warms up to Russia and US-European relations shift.

Source: Al Jazeera

Backyard chickens: Floridians start raising hens to combat rising egg prices

Despite conflicting laws, a wave of amateur homesteaders have started keeping fowl in the spirit of self-sufficiency

Katie Whalen’s backyard in the Florida city of Port St Lucie is testament …

Source: The Guardian

The Battle of Iwo Jima: A Photo History

U.S. Marines raised an American flag on the Japanese island’s highest peak exactly 80 years ago. But the fighting, some of the deadliest of World War II, would rage on …

Source: New York Times

The Unabashedly Provocative Youth Driving Germany’s Far Right

A new band of influencers unafraid of confrontation has helped elevate the Alternative for Germany party to second in pre-election polls.

Source: New York Times

Pope Francis shares message after a peaceful night in the hospital

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's one-line statement early Sunday didn't mention if Francis was out of bed or eating breakfast. "The night passed quietly, the pope rested."

Source: CBS News

The Stepford Wives turns 50

Sure, the film has its flaws and feels a bit dated, but its lasting cultural influence is undeniable.

Source: Ars Technica

Singapore fund managers face lengthy licence wait amid surge in applications

Demand partly driven by Chinese quants expanding abroad after crackdown at home

Source: Financial Times