Courts block Trump's DOGE actions — chaos, panic not proving to be best legal strategy

Some legal scholars say that the administration is bungling the chance to expand presidential power.

Source: NPR

STIs in Europe: Gonorrhea and syphilis hit record highs

Sexually transmitted infections are rising in Europe, especially gonorrhea and syphilis, among younger adults. But one STI has seen a huge drop in cases, and scientists don't know why.

Source: Deutsche Welle

German chancellor slams Vance's call for Europe to be inclusive of far-right parties

Olaf Scholz rebuked U.S. Vice President JD Vance for suggesting that far-right parties should not be shut out of government. Germany's other political parties have refused to work with the …

Source: NPR

UK-based lawyers for Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai targeted by Chinese state

Exclusive: Barristers at Doughty Street Chambers say they have been subject to surveillance, hacking and rape threats

UK-based lawyers have spoken out about being targeted by the Chinese state and …

Source: The Guardian

Doctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis due to respiratory infection

Doctors prescribed "absolute rest" for Pope Francis, the Vatican said Saturday, a day after the 88-year-old pope was admitted to a hospital following a weeklong bout of bronchitis.

Source: NPR

Ceasefire deal: 'It is going to be very difficult to reach a Phase 2 agreement in two weeks' time'

Israel and Hamas completed the sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners this February 15. But 'it is going to be very difficult to reach a Phase 2 agreement in two …

Source: France 24

Prize-winning pictures: Images from this photo contest show tech changing the world

The website restofworld got entries from 45 countries for a photo contest focusing on technology. Here are their top picks -- from facial scans for migrants to kids in a …

Source: NPR

One person killed and four wounded in knife attack in Austria, police say

A teenage boy has been killed and four more people wounded in a knife attack in southern Austria Saturday, police said.

Source: France 24

Study finds microplastics in US brains: Are they dangerous?

Traces of plastics were found in the brains of 54 people in the US. But experts say too little is known about health effects, or how common microplastics are in …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Former Spanish FA boss Rubiales' Hermoso kiss trial: What you need to know

Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales is on trial for sexual harassment and coercion, alongside Spain’s ex-coach. Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso in front of millions at the 2023 Women’s World …

Source: Deutsche Welle

UNICEF Photos of the Year show global plight of children

The award-winning pictures of 2024 show sad and hopeful moments, "reminding us of our shared mission: to work for the well-being of children worldwide," said the United Nations Children's Fund.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Competitiveness Compass: How EU aims to keep up with the world's top economies

Brussels has called on EU member states to help revive the bloc's sluggish economies. It laid out a Competitiveness Compass with policies to boost growth. Can the plan make Europe …

Source: Deutsche Welle