Pope breathing on his own, resting well after 5th night in hospital

Pope Francis, despite a worrying bilateral pneumonia diagnosis, is breathing on his own and not experiencing heart problems, sources tell CBS News.

Source: CBS News

Brazil prosecutor charges Bolsonaro with 2022 coup plot

Brazil's former leader, Jair Bolsonaro, is formally charged with attempting a coup to stay in office after losing the 2022 election.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Measles spreads in Texas. And, how U.S. funding cuts could benefit China

A measles outbreak in West Texas has sparked concern as cases have more than doubled since last week. And, China seeks to support pro-democracy groups in the U.S.

Source: NPR

Offensive Agricole: Burkina Faso | Africa’s New Directions

Burkina Faso has started an agricultural development strategy to achieve food sovereignty by 2025.

Source: Al Jazeera

Australia’s spy chief warns of rising antisemitism, intolerance

Australia’s social cohesion is eroding, according to a sobering intelligence assessment that also warned of growing foreign interference and espionage.

Source: Washington Post

South Africa postpones budget in 'unprecedented' step

The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance disagree over proposed VAT increases, casting doubt on the ruling coalition's ability to govern.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Journalist describes Trump's movements as a 'regime change' towards authoritarianism

The Atlantic writer Anne Applebaum says President Trump's dismantling of the U.S. civil service system, and his attacks on judges and his opponents, are part of a playbook on …

Source: NPR

Trump administration rescinds congestion pricing for New York City

Daily $9 fee designed to reduce traffic in heart of Manhattan and raise billions to upgrade subway train and bus systems

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday it intends to …

Source: The Guardian

Musk boasts about ‘thrashing bureaucracy’ as Trump expands power grab over independent agencies – US politics live

Billionaire claims he is implementing ‘will of the people’; regulatory agencies now accountable to the White House in potential violation of constitution

• Trump signs order making independent regulators answerable to …

Source: The Guardian

KKR submits £4bn bid to take majority stake in Thames Water

Private equity firm plans to keep debt-laden utility in one piece, in contrast to other bidders

Source: Financial Times

Hamas offers handover of all hostages to Israel if next phase of ceasefire agreed

Benjamin Netanyahu signals readiness for talks on second phase by appointing adviser Ron Dermer to lead delegation

Hamas has said it is ready to release all its remaining hostages in …

Source: The Guardian

Zelenskyy hits back against Trump's comments blaming Ukraine for the war with Russia

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants the U.S. to stop using disinformation when talking about Russia's war on Ukraine, after President Trump accused Ukraine of starting the war.

Source: NPR