EU spends more on Russian oil and gas than financial aid to Ukraine – report

Europe estimated to have bought €22bn of fossil fuels from Russia in 2024 but gave €19bn to support Kyiv

The EU is spending more money on Russian fossil fuels than …

Source: The Guardian

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

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

Macron, Trump to discuss Ukraine peace plan. And, Greenpeace faces $300 million lawsuit

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to present the European peace plan for Ukraine to President Trump today. And, Greenpeace faces a lawsuit that could shut it down.

Source: NPR

'Who can save Ukraine?': Papers reflect on three years of war

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 24: The German press has reaction to and analysis of the conservative CDU-CSU bloc's election victory, as the far-right AfD win their most votes ever. …

Source: France 24

World leaders reiterate support on third anniversary of war as Zelenskyy hails ‘absolute heroism of Ukrainians’ – live

Ukraine president hails ‘three years of resistance’ as world leaders commemorate anniversary in Kyiv

The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US …

Source: The Guardian

Chegg sues Google for hurting traffic with AI as it considers strategic alternatives

The online education company has tapped Goldman Sachs as it studies options such as going private or getting acquired.

Source: CNBC

Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US as conservatives win vote

Hard-right Alternative for Germany comes second in parliamentary elections, doubling vote share from 2021.

Source: Al Jazeera

Amundi CIO says Trump’s move to rein in regulators is a ‘big mistake’

Vincent Mortier warns president risks undermining trust in the US economy

Source: Financial Times

Hims & Hers shares tumble after company misses on margin, says may stop selling some weight loss drugs

Hims & Hers Health reported fourth-quarter results on Monday that beat analysts' expectations, but the stock sank in extended trading.

Source: CNBC

How much home $300,000 buys you in every U.S. state—in Hawaii, it's about as much space as a shipping container

A $300,000 homebuying budget can get you four times more space depending on which state you live in.

Source: CNBC

3 Years Into Russia-Ukraine War, Trump Ushers in New World for Putin

Fresh possibilities have emerged for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia with a change of power in Washington.

Source: New York Times