Microplastics found at higher concentrations in human brains

The tiny bits of plastic pollution that make their way from the environment into our bodies accumulate at much higher concentrations in the human brain than in other organs, a …

Source: France 24

Toronto airport CEO says all but 2 of 21 people hurt in Delta crash have left hospitals

Deborah Flint, CEO of Greater Toronto Airports Authority, said 19 of the 21 people who were hurt have been released but did not provided any details on the two who …

Source: France 24

Russia likely to seek lifting of US sanctions, specialist says

Russia is likely to seek the “lifting of US sanctions” in Monday’s talks with top US officials held in Saudi Arabia, said Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies & International …

Source: France 24

From his hospital bed, Pope Francis stays in touch with Catholic parishioners in Gaza

Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest and congregation there.

Source: NPR

Hamas to return 4 bodies of hostages on Thursday, 6 alive on Saturday

Hamas's top negotiator said on Tuesday the militant group will release the bodies of four dead captives on Thursday and six living Israeli hostages on Saturday. Senior Hamas leader Khalil …

Source: France 24

Middle East: UN says Israel violating Lebanon ceasefire deal

The UN has said that Israel is in violation of an agreement to remove its troops from Lebanon. Israel said it maintaining a presence in "key positions" in the country. …

Source: Deutsche Welle

US politics live: four deputies to New York’s mayor resign over chaos surrounding corruption charges

Justice department has requested corruption charges against Eric Adams be dropped, widely seen as reward for his help with Trump’s immigration agenda

The newly elected chair of the Democratic National …

Source: The Guardian

Ukraine updates: US, Russian diplomats hold talks in Riyadh

Top US and Russian diplomats are set to meet in Saudi Arabia to talk about ending the war in Ukraine and resetting relations between their countries. DW has more.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Germany's tensions over immigration laid bare ahead of election

In the western city of Oberhausen the BBC finds conflicting attitudes towards immigration ahead of the vote.

Source: BBC

White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE -- legally, anyway

Elon Musk is not the legal administrator in charge of the "Department of Government Efficiency," the White House said in a court filing, and has "no actual or formal authority" …

Source: NPR

Wanted: 3 asteroid watchers for China's 'planetary defense force'

China is recruiting for a planetary defense force amid growing global focus on the risk of asteroids colliding with Earth.

Source: NBC News

Modi-Trump energy pledge signals bonanza for US gas exporters

Indian companies make clear demand for fresh supplies in world’s fastest-growing major economy

Source: Financial Times