‘Starmer’s big moment’: can PM persuade Trump not to give in to Putin?

The UK leader has been advised to choose his words carefully at this week’s crucial White House meeting

• Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks

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Source: The Guardian

Flashy exotic birds can actually glow in the dark

The birds, known for their showy displays, look even more colorful than we thought.

Source: Ars Technica

The ‘next important test for AI bulls’ happens this week with Nvidia’s earnings

Nvidia’s profit “could have enough substance even if less sizzle,” BofA analysts say.

Source: MarketWatch

Amid Regional Diplomatic Furor, Sudan’s Paramilitaries Forge a Rival Government

The Rapid Support Forces said it was paving the way to an end to the civil war. Critics called it an audacious gambit by a group that the United States …

Source: New York Times

The 20 Best Barefoot Shoes for Running or Walking (2025)

Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.

Source: Wired

Pope Francis still in critical conditions with lung infection

Pope Francis remained in critical condition on Sunday, February 23, after suffering a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis on Friday night while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection. …

Source: France 24

Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine on eve of third year of war

The attack came as leaders in Kyiv and across Europe are seeking to navigate rapid changes in U.S. foreign policy under President Trump.

Source: CBS News

Germany: CDU leads early results, far-right AfD holds second place, exit polls show

Germany's conservative opposition emerged victorious in Sunday's parliamentary elections, according to exit polls, giving Friedrich Merz a significant win in his bid to succeed Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as the …

Source: France 24

Alternative for Germany set to make gains as Germany goes to the polls

Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats are poised to win, as the Social Democratic Party faces its worst result since 1887

Source: Financial Times

Trump ‘victory lap’, Musk’s chainsaw, Bannon’s salute: Key CPAC takeaways

The annual gathering of US conservatives enthusiastically welcomes US president's promise to shrink the government.

Source: Al Jazeera

The Fed is stuck in neutral as it watches how Trump’s policies play out

With an abundance of unknowns, the only gear the central bank really can be in these days is neutral.

Source: CNBC

Bomb threat sent to anti-Trump conference singles out officer who tangled with ex-Proud Boys leader

Enrique Tarrio denies involvement despite organizers attributing threat to someone claiming to be ‘Enrique T’

Attendees of a center-right political conference in Washington DC were forced to evacuate on Sunday, …

Source: The Guardian