Fit for a pontiff: Inside the Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis

The Gemelli hospital has been treating popes for more than thirty years.

Source: BBC

German election: Parties kick off last day of campaigning

The conservative CDU/CSU alliance under Friedrich Merz is ahead in the polls, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) second and Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) coming third. DW …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in major Pentagon shake-up

The US president fires CQ Brown without providing a reason and also announced replacement of five top officers.

Source: Al Jazeera

Why ‘Trump regime refugees’ are falling in love with Madrid

Americans are finding a haven in Spain where their spending power goes a long way

Source: Financial Times

Pope Francis in critical condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

Pontiff in hospital for complex lung infection and has received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions

Pope Francis was in critical condition on Saturday after he suffered a prolonged …

Source: The Guardian

Week in politics: Trump's policy towards Ukraine, mass firings at federal agencies

We look at President Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin as he turns his back on U.S. ally, Ukraine, as well as mass firings at government agencies and how that will …

Source: NPR

French PM Bayrou under growing pressure over Catholic school abuse scandal

A judicial investigation into charges of rape and sexual assault at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram school in southwestern France was opened against a former school employee Friday. French PM François …

Source: France 24

France still seeking to oppose EU-Mercosur trade deal, says Macron

France is standing alongside disaffected farmers and other agricultural groups to block the EU-Mercosur trade deal with four South American countries from taking effect, French President Emmanuel Macron said on …

Source: France 24

Two Israeli hostages released in Gaza

Israeli hostages Avera Mengistu and Tal Shoham were released in Rafah. Four more hostages are set to be released Saturday in the largest swap under January’s ceasefire agreement.

Source: Washington Post

UK creative industries set behaviour standards after Strictly and MasterChef rows

An independent standards authority says the industry must learn from recent scandals and create safer working environments

New guidelines will be issued this week for the UK’s creative industries after …

Source: The Guardian

Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this 4-step routine

These simple post-workout activities can help reduce pain and even improve athletic performance. But many people don't prioritize recovery and self-care after exercise.

Source: NPR

NBC settles defamation lawsuit with doctor falsely labeled "uterus collector"

MSNBC had aired stories falsely claiming the doctor performed mass hysterectomies on female detainees at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia.

Source: NPR