Israeli tanks enter West Bank for first time in decades as minister says Palestinians can't return

Israel sent tanks into the West Bank city of Jenin on Sunday in the first offensive of its kind in the area in more than two decades. Israeli Defense Minister …

Source: France 24

Pope asks for prayers in message from hospital

The pontiff is receiving hospital treatment as the Vatican warns his condition is still critical.

Source: BBC

How UK and EU could find more money for defence without spooking the markets

There is political agreement that Britain and Europe need to increase military spending. But in straitened times, how can it be done?

Can Britain increase defence spending without cuts elsewhere?
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Source: The Guardian

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

Bearing witness: Portraits of Holocaust survivors

Photographer Gillian Laub has been taking photos of as many Holocaust survivors as she can – models of courage, fortitude and grace who bear witness to the horrors they experienced, …

Source: CBS News

UK pledges £200mn for Grangemouth refinery

Investment comes amid growing pressure to ensure just transition for workers at Scottish facility

Source: Financial Times

German far-right leader hails 'historic' election result

The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) hailed the party's election result Sunday after exit polls gave it a record 19.5 to 20 percent of the vote. "We …

Source: France 24

German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings

Europe holds its breath as world’s third largest economic power and most populous EU country faces crossroads

German voters go to the polls today but it is a different world …

Source: The Guardian

Literary gold … or betrayal of trust? Joan Didion journal opens ethical minefield

Soon we can all read the late author’s private notes about her therapy. But should we?

In 1998, the late journalist Joan Didion wrote a scathing essay about the posthumous …

Source: The Guardian

Odesa: Decolonization debate on the Black Sea

As Russia continues to bomb the city of Odesa, a debate is raging about whether and when to rename streets and dismantle monuments. Advocates of "decolonization" want to remove all …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Israeli army confirmed its stay in parts of the West Bank for coming year

Israel's defense minister said Sunday troops would remain “for the coming year” in parts of the occupied West Bank where Israel has staged a weekslong offensive, as Israel says it …

Source: France 24