Putin, Witkoff discuss possible direct Russia-Ukraine talks

President Donald Trump's envoy met the Russian leader in Moscow for three hours to discuss a potential settlement for the war in Ukraine. Follow DW for more.

Source: Deutsche Welle

The hidden battle of Top Gun: Elite pilots suffer mental and physical toll

The US Navy's Top Gun program is famous around the world thanks to the success of the Tom Cruise films. But the downside of this elite profession is the mental …

Source: France 24

Indian army exchanges fire with Pakistan for a second day

Already icy relations between India and Pakistan continue to deteriorate, with ties plunging to their lowest level in years. According to officials on Friday, troops from both countries exchanged fire …

Source: France 24

The funeral homily captures Francis’ life and legacy.

Source: New York Times

US “complicit in genocide and starvation of civilians” in Gaza

Israel is using starvation as a weapon against civilians in Gaza with US complicity, says UN food rights official.

Source: Al Jazeera

Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader

The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.

Source: CBS News

Photos: Pope Francis is laid to rest and mourned around the world

Pope Francis was honored with a funeral Mass Saturday morning in the Vatican City's St. Peter's Square. These are some of the images that captured the grief of those mourning …

Source: NPR

Employee cuts at Social Security are leaving remaining workers struggling to keep up

Social Security employees are feeling "overwhelmed" and wait times for phone services are up as workforce cuts from the Trump administration are being felt throughout the agency.

Source: NPR

Pope Francis' call to 'build bridges, not walls' echoes as world leaders join mourners

Presidents Trump and Biden both attended the funeral, alongside the leaders of France, the U.K., Ukraine and Brazil.

Source: NBC News

Will Pope Francis Be Made a Saint?

Two of the five popes before Francis have become saints, but merely serving as pontiff is no longer a guarantee of canonization.

Source: New York Times

Hamas is open to freeing hostages, five-year truce in Gaza, official says

Hamas would accept a deal to end the Gaza war that would involve the release of all Israeli hostages and a five-year truce, an official from the Palestinian group said …

Source: France 24

Serious swag: striking ideas for curtains beyond the window

Fabric drapery is taking a star turn to add drama, hide clutter and comfortingly cocoon

Source: Financial Times