Pope Francis remains hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in the hospital in Rome after a respiratory tract infection. The pontiff has contended with repeated health issues in recent years, …

Source: NBC News

White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE -- legally, anyway

Elon Musk is not the legal administrator in charge of the "Department of Government Efficiency," the White House said in a court filing, and has "no actual or formal authority" …

Source: NPR

Bus crash in Bolivia kills at least 30 people

The driver likely lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge almost 800 meters.

Source: BBC

Cambodia: press freedom under attack

Local and foreign journalists are enduring a crackdown in the Southeast Asian country.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Who is the American playing a key role in the U.S.-Russia talks about Ukraine?

A real estate developer-turned-Middle East envoy, Witkoff has been credited with helping broker the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and free an American from Russian prison. Here's what to know about him.

Source: NPR

US and Russia agree to ‘lay the groundwork’ for ending Ukraine war

Negotiations are first high-level talks on the conflict since early months of Vladimir Putin’s invasion

Source: Financial Times

Six soldiers in Guyana injured in clash with suspected Venezuela-based gang

Guyana plans to ‘take all necessary measures’ for security as tensions likely to further rise between the two countries

Six soldiers in Guyana have been injured after armed men in …

Source: The Guardian

Musk and markets: why Doge is not cutting through

Also in today’s newsletter, JD Vance gives investors something other than tariffs to chew on for a change

Source: Financial Times

Trump signals Ukraine should hold elections as part of Russia peace talks

Remarks come hours after first high-level talks between Washington and Moscow since full-scale invasion

Source: Financial Times

Palestinian bookseller recalls ‘inhumane’ treatment in Israeli prison

A Palestinian bookseller who was detained after his store was raided by Israeli recalls 'inhumane' prison treatment.

Source: Al Jazeera

RBA slashes interest rates to 4.1% in its first cut since the early days of the pandemic

A household with a $750,000 loan will see their monthly repayments reduce by $115 if their bank adjusts its mortgage rate accordingly

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Source: The Guardian

Calls grow for Congo to resolve conflict through dialogue

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has bemoaned inaction by the international community to end the fighting in his country's volatile eastern region. Experts urge a local-driven process to find lasting peace.

Source: Deutsche Welle