Merz’s centre-right CDU leads in Germany’s federal elections, exit polls show
Incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) after what he called “a bitter election result” on Sunday. Read More
Pope Francis conscious and receiving supplemental oxygen, the Vatican says
The leader of the Catholic Church, who has chronic lung disease and is prone to respiratory illness in winter, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on 14 February after a…
Who were the biggest winners and losers of German federal elections: Four key takeaways
Germany’s election reshapes the political scene, with the far right and far left parties on the rise and coalition chaos and uncertainty for the minnows on the cards. Will CDU’s…
Backlash grows over Musk’s order for federal staff to email a weekly list of achievements
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gave state employees until the end of Monday to respond to the request. However, even some Trump allies have told staff to ignore the…
Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director
Bongino’s appointment means two staunch allies of the US president will lead the country’s principal federal law enforcement agency. Read more at Read More
Fire breaks out outside Russian consulate in Marseille after apparent explosion, reports say
French media reported that firefighters were sent to the site in the southern port city after the facade of the Russian consulate was struck by two explosive devices. Read more…
Carnival 2025: 99 bloc parties draw over 160,000 revelers in Rio de Janeiro
The Cordão do Boitatá parade kicked off on Sunday 23 February, as thousands of participants danced in the streets. Read more at Read More
Pope Francis resting in hospital after showing early signs of kidney insufficiency
Doctors say Pope Francis is still in critical condition on the 10th day of his hospitalisation for a complex lung infection. Read More
American Airlines flight diverts to Rome after bomb threat over Caspian Sea
An American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a bomb threat. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 199 passengers, was escorted by military jets.…
‘We changed mentally’: How 3 years of war have squeezed Ukraine’s health workers
Three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the country’s health system has been forced to adapt in the face of mounting challenges; from attacks to staff burnout and elevated risks of…