German election: Scholz, Merz to face off in final debate

It's the second and last time the two chancellor candidates will get a chance to debate each other on national issues before the vote on February 23. Follow DW for …

Source: Deutsche Welle

The copycat brands that are replacing Ozempic in Russia

Local pharma groups have taken over a lucrative niche market

Source: Financial Times

Tennis world in uproar after Jannik Sinner's mild doping ban

Despite testing positive for a banned substance, Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has only been banned for three months. Novak Djokovic spoke of "favoritism," while Alexander Zverev called the …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries

Peers and scholars reflected on the role Hendricks played within the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities.

Source: BBC

Middle East: Trump's Gaza plan rejected by UAE

The UAE President told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio they oppose a plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza. His statement on the issue comes ahead of a key summit …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Crossroads of conflict

Russia is expanding its influence in Africa as democracy wanes, with military strongmen carrying out coups and the United States seeing its influence decline.

Source: Washington Post

Chances of asteroid hitting Earth are 'higher than ever'

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 19: European leaders are set for another emergency meeting in Paris, as Russia says it won't allow British troops on the ground in Ukraine. Elsewhere, …

Source: France 24

Israel confirms Bibas family among four dead hostages to be returned by Hamas

Israel confirmed on Wednesday that the bodies of Ariel and Kfir Bibas and their mother Shiri will be returned from Gaza by Hamas on Thursday as part of the ceasefire …

Source: France 24

Watch: Trump and Musk discuss conflict of interests

Asked about potential conflicts between his businesses and US government role, Musk said he’s “never asked the president for anything.”

Source: BBC

Vatican says hospitalized Pope Francis remains in stable condition

NBC News' Claudio Lavanga reports on new details regarding Pope Francis' health since his hospitalization last week for severe respiratory issues.

Source: NBC News

Journalists launch legal action against Italian government over spyware claims

Union submits criminal complaint to prosecutors as ministers refuse to answer questions about alleged hacks

Italy’s national union for journalists has submitted a criminal complaint to prosecutors in Rome after …

Source: The Guardian

Mystery over upturned campervan in Brittany

Police are trying found out how the vehicle ended up with its bonnet in a ditch and its back in the air.

Source: BBC