Pope Francis to remain hospitalized for 'complex' respiratory infection, Vatican says

Pope Francis is sick with a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, the Vatican said Monday.

Source: NBC News

Europe considers seizing frozen Russian assets for Ukraine funding

EU leaders mull the possibility of funnelling some $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine as the US launches peace talks with Russia without input from Brussels or Kyiv. …

Source: France 24

Solar has taken off in red states. Trump’s funding freeze is causing panic

On his first day, the president paused billions of dollars in funding for clean energy projects initiated by Biden

Mike Mullett strains to see through sheets of misty rain while …

Source: The Guardian

Israel plans 1,000-unit expansion for occupied West Bank settlement: NGO

Settlements in the territory, pushed by Israeli hardliners, are viewed as a major obstacle to peace.

Source: Al Jazeera

Pope's health a 'complex clinical situation', Vatican says

The pontiff will remain in hospital for as long as necessary, the Vatican has said.

Source: BBC

Family of British couple detained in Iran seek their return

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both in their 50s, were traveling the world by motorcycle. Iranian state media said two Britons were accused of “security crimes.”

Source: Washington Post

RBA expected to give mortgage holders ‘breathing capacity’ on interest rates

But business shouldn’t hold its breath for any immediate effect interest rate cuts might have on spending habits – which can take up to nine months

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Source: The Guardian

‘Allo ‘Allo! Europe’s leaders get together dans Paris for emergency sommet | John Crace

Emmanuel Macron, Kier Starmer and others discuss Trump, Russia and Ukraine at hastily arranged conference

Emmanuel Macron: Bienvenu á Paris.

Keir Starmer: Bonjour, Monsieur le President. …

Source: The Guardian

Xi meets top Chinese business leaders

Tech tycoons join event as Beijing looks to reinvigorate economy

Source: Financial Times

Australia news live: Albanese defends Labor ad that targeted Dutton on Medicare; nation cuts down on food waste

PM is asked whether Labor is running a ‘Mediscare’ campaign. Follow today’s news live

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Source: The Guardian

German election: Candidates spar on economy, Ukraine, Vance

The top four candidates to become Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck and Alice Weidel, took the stage in a live television debate. Follow DW for more.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine war

After meetings in Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to push President Trump's plan for Gaza and to meet with Russian counterparts on steps to ending …

Source: NPR