DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion

Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that …

Source: Wired

German Voters Took Note of Election Interference by Trump Administration Officials

Several voters took note of a speech by Vice President JD Vance this month, when he told European leaders to stop shunning parties deemed “extreme.”

Source: New York Times

Pope Francis' condition remains critical after respiratory crisis, says the Holy See

The Holy See reported that Pope Francis' condition is critical after he suffered a prolonged respiratory crisis on Saturday. Earlier this week, the 88-year-old was diagnosed with double pneumonia. Chris …

Source: CBS News

Israeli army to remain in some West Bank refugee camps for 'coming year', says defence minister

The Israeli army is to remain in some of the occupied West Bank’s urban refugee camps “for the coming year", Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Sunday.

Source: France 24

Australia should repatriate and investigate alleged crimes of Islamic state member found in Syria, experts say

Exclusive: Home Affairs tells the Guardian consular assistance is ‘severely limited’ in Syria, where Mustafa Hajj-Obeid remains in custody

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Source: The Guardian

Forensic science centre that inspired BBC show Traces at risk of closure

All 24 jobs at Dundee University’s Leverhulme research centre could be axed because of £30m budget deficit

Dundee University’s world-leading forensic science research centre, which inspired the hit BBC drama …

Source: The Guardian

Parents with these 2 toxic habits raise kids who are bad with money, says investment firm CEO

Spending money you don't have, and using cards too much, can give your kids financial anxiety as they grow up, says Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson.

Source: CNBC

Investors told of golden age of US-Saudi co-operation at Miami conference

Trump is strengthening bonds with the oil-rich kingdom as he strains ties with other traditional allies

Source: Financial Times

He dreamed of a cycling revolution. Then an SUV crushed him

Paul Varry's death has triggered a debate in Paris over the dramatic expansion of cycle infrastructure.

Source: BBC

Cometh the hour, cometh eventually Friedrich Merz

Expectations of Germany’s next chancellor are already sky-high but coalition talks will be tough

Source: Financial Times

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

No reactions so far from the US on Germany elections

The American billionaire Elon Musk expressed multiple signs of support for the far-right AfD party, as legislative elections were scheduled in Germany for February 23. During a discussion on X …

Source: France 24