Can Europe conjure a united front on Ukraine's future?

Europe's hastily convened security summit in Paris is proof of leaders' anxiety about their role in defending Ukraine, the BBC's Katya Adler writes.

Source: BBC

Pope Francis in 'complex' health situation

In a brief statement, the Vatican announced that the pope's respiratory infection requires a new course of treatment. The infection has kept him hospitalized longer than a 2023 battle with …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Drone footage shows destruction of north Gaza after 500 days of war

New drone footage from northern Gaza shows entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble after 500 days of Israel’s war.

Source: Al Jazeera

Say hello to the Magnificent 47

Europe’s 47 largest banks have returned over 100 per cent since the start of 2022

Source: Financial Times

How German politics are reflected in football stands

German football fans have been staging protests against the far-right AfD, and many fan groups have been redoubling their efforts to fight racism. But the country's general rightward shift is …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Israel and Hamas in talks to double the number of hostages released this weekend

Israel is preparing to receive 6 hostages Saturday as well as the bodies of deceased captives from Gaza on Thursday, a source briefed on the talks told NBC News.

Source: NBC News

Afghanistan’s Taliban makes debut diplomatic trip to Japan

Delegation says Taliban seeks 'dignified' global interaction as it builds 'strong' and 'developed' Afghanistan.

Source: Al Jazeera

After Mbappé: Could PSG’s least ‘galactic’ team be their most successful yet?

Paris Saint-Germain’s players have developed a newfound confidence and clinical efficiency following the loss of players like Neymar, Mbappé and Messi, a shift epitomised by Ousmane Dembélé’s transformation from wasteful …

Source: France 24

Uganda drops military trial as opposition leader’s health falters

Kizza Besigye has grown 'critically ill' during hunger strike against imprisonment, his lawyer says.

Source: Al Jazeera

‘No safe place’: the BBC documentary showing Gaza through a child’s eyes

BBC Two’s Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone gathers intimate footage of three children surviving in the besieged strip

“Have you ever wondered what you’d do if your world is …

Source: The Guardian

Peter Dutton sidesteps questions on state-funded nuclear disaster insurance plan

Albanese government also asked if it has considered nuclear insurance pool in context of Aukus nuclear-powered submarines

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Source: The Guardian

Brazil asks UN to ditch proposed levy on global shipping

Those supporting the deal hope it will raise billions to help poor countries deal with climate breakdown

Brazil has asked the UN to throw out plans for a new levy …

Source: The Guardian