New Zealand says China fired live rounds in new navy drills

New Zealand's navy said it observed a Chinese vessel firing live rounds in international waters. Earlier, on Friday, Australia condemned China for conducting similar drills in the region.

Source: Deutsche Welle

In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans

European officials were not sure what to make of the secretary of state’s measured assessment of Washington’s apparent pivot toward Moscow.

Source: New York Times

Elton John calls for UK copyright rules rethink to protect creators from AI

The star has urged for a shift away from plans where artists must opt out of a system allowing AI free use of any online work

Sir Elton John has …

Source: The Guardian

At Nasrallah’s funeral, Hezbollah and Iran set to put on a ‘show of strength’

Lebanon’s Hezbollah will on Sunday hold a funeral for its former leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The public ceremony for Nasrallah, who was killed by an …

Source: France 24

Six hostages to be freed Saturday: Last living ones in ceasefire's first phase

A few hours later, following the release of the first two hostages by Hamas in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Red Cross vehicles arrived in the central town of …

Source: France 24

Pope in critical condition after suffering respiratory crisis: Vatican

Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties.

Source: Al Jazeera

The best laptop cooling pads of 2025: Expert tested

We went hands-on with some of the best laptop cooling pads that keep your computer running cool. Here are our top picks.

Source: ZDNet

Live: Hamas begins release of six more hostages after body of Shiri Bibas handed over

Hamas began releasing six more Israeli hostages in Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in the seventh hostage-prisoner swap under the first phase of a fragile …

Source: France 24

12 Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.

Source: Wired

Russia and US could meet again within weeks to discuss Ukraine, Moscow says – Europe live

Moscow and Washington held their first talks on ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine on Tuesday

Donald Trump’s shocking and mendacious attack this week on the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr …

Source: The Guardian

Man Utd survive late VAR penalty drama to fightback for draw at Everton

Manchester United come from behind to draw at Goodison Park in the Premier League but late VAR drama enrages Everton.

Source: Al Jazeera

Why hate speech is punishable by law in Germany

Can you express your opinion freely in Germany? Yes, but not unconditionally. Rules on speech are stricter in Germany than, for example, in the US. A comparison.

Source: Deutsche Welle