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Pope Francis to stay in hospital because of 'complex clinical picture'
The Guardian - 17 Feb 2025 18:42
Vatican statement says pontiff, 88, is being treated for a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract Pope Francis will remain in hospital for as long as required after tests undertaken in recent days showed a "com...
Europe at 'turning point' as leaders meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine crisis
The Guardian - 17 Feb 2025 18:36
Ursula von der Leyen urges 'emergency mindset' in response to US decision to enter bilateral talks with Russia Europe live - latest updates Europe's security is "at a turning point", the president of the European Commiss...
Police investigated over man's death after officers attend reports of child being assaulted
Sky News - 17 Feb 2025 04:01
An investigation has been launched after a man died when officers were called to reports of a child being assaulted.
Starmer ready to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if peace deal reached
The Guardian - 17 Feb 2025 03:15
It is understood to be the first time the PM has been explicit about sending British peacekeepers to Ukraine Keir Starmer has said he is prepared to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if there is a deal to end t...
US prisoner Kalob Byers freed in Russia, Kremlin confirms
ABC News - 17 Feb 2025 18:53
Kalob Byers, the 28-year-old American man detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges earlier this month, was released from detention, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Special Forces blocked 2,000 credible asylum claims from Afghan commandos
BBC - 17 Feb 2025 04:01
Officers appear to have rejected every application from former Afghan commandos who fought alongside them.
Steve Martin opens 'SNL' 50th special with hilarious monologue featuring Canadian Martin Short dragged away by ICE
New York Post - 17 Feb 2025 05:54
Steve Martin said, "Do you have your passport on you? ICE, get him!" as men dressed as ICE employees carted Martin Short off the stage.
UK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumps
The Guardian - 17 Feb 2025 04:01
Impending tax rises from autumn budget fuel collapse in sentiment and rising redundancy intentions, surveys show UK employers are preparing for the biggest redundancy round in a decade amid collapsing business confidence...
Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on council tax, study finds
The Guardian - 17 Feb 2025 04:01
Resolution Foundation report says failure to reform has 'slowly recreated the issues that undid the poll tax' Britain's poorest households are paying an increasing share of their income on council tax, according to new a...
The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess
ABC News - 17 Feb 2025 18:27
President Donald Trump's billionaire top lieutenant, Elon Musk, is the focus for thousands of Democratic activists launching a massive protest campaign this week
Emma Stone's 'popcorn dress' just broke the internet - and fans are divided
Hello Magazine - 17 Feb 2025 17:27
The Oscar winner looked to Louis Vuitton for her crimson regalia - see more
Why Trump's Metal Tariffs Won't Lead to the All-American iPhone
Wired - 17 Feb 2025 17:26
You need aluminum to make an iPhone, but Trump's 25 percent tariff shouldn't directly affect the price.
European defense stocks hit record and government bond prices fall on bets of more military spending
Market Watch - 17 Feb 2025 17:07Traders are scrambling to fly gold bullion across the Atlantic —here's why
Business Insider - 17 Feb 2025 16:21Goldman says AI could be a $200 billion game-changer for China markets. But here's why investors shouldn't rush in.
Market Watch - 17 Feb 2025 16:19127 Servers of Bulletproof Hosting Service Zservers Seized by Dutch Police
SecurityWeek - 17 Feb 2025 15:45
After governments announced sanctions against the Zservers/XHost bulletproof hosting service, Dutch police took 127 servers offline. The post 127 Servers of Bulletproof Hosting Service Zservers Seized by Dutch Police app...
South Korea Suspends DeepSeek AI Downloads Over Privacy Violations
The Hacker News - 17 Feb 2025 15:36
South Korea has formally suspended new downloads of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot DeepSeek in the country until the service makes changes to its mobile apps to comply with data protection regulations. Down...
The S&P 500's race to a new record may tip it into a bigger pullback. Here's why.
Market Watch - 17 Feb 2025 15:01Germany's Economy Is in the Dumps. Here Are Five Reasons Why
Time - 17 Feb 2025 14:41
The country hasn't seen significant growth in five years, a stunning turnaround for Europe's biggest economy.
Apple's first major product launch of 2025 is just days away: Here are the rumors
9 to 5 Mac - 17 Feb 2025 09:59
Apple will debut its first new product of the year this Wednesday. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the launch through a tweet last week. While we can't say for certain that the new product launch will be, it's highly likely...
Eddie Murphy Steals 'SNL50' 'Black Jeopardy' Sketch, Imitating Tracy Morgan While Standing Next To Tracy Morgan; Chris Rock And Tom Hanks Also Join In
Deadline - 17 Feb 2025 06:05
Eddie Murphy, who once rescued Saturday Night Live during a rough patch in the 1980s, rescued a sketch in the show’s 50th anniversary special with a note-perfect imitation of Tracy Morgan. The Black Jeopardy sketch, a ...
Why isn't LeBron James playing in NBA All-Star game? Latest updates on Lakers' star's foot/ankle injury
Sporting News - 17 Feb 2025 05:12
James shared before the 2025 All-Star Game that he would not be participating in the mini-tournament games.