The pontiff, under care for respiratory and kidney problems, “slept and is resting,” the Vatican said.
Month: February 2025
Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city
The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.
NZ minister resigns after he ‘placed hand’ on staff’s arm
The incident last week comes months after he allegedly called a winery worker a “loser”.
The Kenyans saying no to motherhood and yes to sterilisation
A growing number of women are choosing to be sterilised, bucking traditional norms.
Why a mega river-linking plan has sparked massive protests in India
The project aims to channel surplus Ken river water to a drought-prone region.
Big challenges loom for Germany’s Merz in divided country
Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.
Most USAID staff laid off or placed on leave by Trump administration
In addition to some 4,200 staff who are being placed on leave, at least 1,600 employees are being fired.
Trump names right-wing commentator Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director
Trump said Bongino was “a man of incredible love and passion for our Country” and would serve under newly confirmed FBI director Kash Patel.
The unseen map that promised to bring peace to the Middle East
In 2008, Israel’s Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged the Palestinian leader to agree to a two-state solution. The map he drew has never been revealed to media – until now.
Love, loss and duty: Ukraine’s photojournalists share stories of war
Moving accounts of some of the men and women behind the striking images that have encapsulated the war.