63 m. ago Pope Francis remains ‘critical but stable’ in hospital with pneumonia

Pontiff has carried on with work, including holding a meeting in hospital to approve two people for sainthoodPope Francis, who has been in hospital for 12 days battling pneumonia and other ailments, remains in a “critical but stable” condition, the Vatican said on Tuesday.The pontiff, 88, has not suffered further “acute respiratory episodes” and tests checking blood circulation “continue to be stable”, the Vatican said in its evening update. Continue reading...

Culture

70 m. ago Cuba's cigar fair showcases humidors as the new object of desire

Cuba’s legendary cigars, hand-rolled from the finest tobacco leaves, have long captivated connoisseurs, and now a growing number of enthusiasts recognize the vital importance of humidors, those meticulously crafted boxes that help preserve their quality and longevity

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78 m. ago Trump live updates: Elon Musk to attend cabinet meeting as DOGE deadline looms for federal workers

Big tech billionaire grants extension to initial deadline as administration’s Office of Personnel tells agencies that answering mailout is ‘voluntary’, sowing confusion

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79 m. ago Snow maps show exact date '4 inches per hour' Arctic storm to hit

A weather map shows that snow is on the way for Scotland in the coming days.

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80 m. ago Trott defends Afghanistan’s men with cloud hanging over England game

Taliban’s ban on women playing cricket has led to calls for a boycott by the ECB, but Champions Trophy match proceedsA day out from what is a must-win game for both Afghanistan and England, Jonathan Trott, head coach of the former, addressed the issue that is impossible to ignore during this Champions Trophy. The Taliban continues its brutal clampdown on women’s rights back in Afghanistan and Trott outlined the position his players find themselves in.“They know the difference between right and wrong,” said Trott, drawing a distinction between a team that play their cricket in exile under the previous Afghan flag and the regime at home. “They are under no illusions about where they have come from and they’re very courageous. You see that in their cricket and that’s the one thing I’ve not tried to change at all. They know who they are playing for and representing.” Continue reading...

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92 m. ago Judge gives Trump administration two days to unfreeze funds for US foreign aid

A federal judge has given the Trump administration less than two days to release billions of dollars in blocked funding for U.S. foreign aid

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1 hour ago UK rocked by five earthquakes in three days as one hits near Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham ground

There hasn't been any damage to the stadium owned by Ryan Reynolds and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney or the north Wales town of Wrexham

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1 hour ago ‘Immediate risk to life’ for mother on hunger strike over jailed son – doctor

The Free Alaa campaign said Laila Soueif is now on the 149th day of her hunger strike and was admitted to hospital on Monday evening.

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1 hour ago Starmer defends aid cuts to boost defence as ‘necessary’ amid charity criticism

Sacrificing aid funding to bolster Britain’s war chest was branded ‘reckless’ by charities and aid organisations.

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1 hour ago Watch: Starmer defends cutting foreign aid budget to boost defence spending

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer holds a press conference on Tuesday, 25 February, after announcing he will slash the foreign aid budget to hike defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP to counter “tyrants” like Vladimir Putin.

Economics

1 hour ago 10 tips for running your first marathon from professionals who’ve gone the distance

Whether you want to avoid mishaps, enjoy the day more or improve your time, these nuggets of wisdom can help

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1 hour ago Donald Trump ‘kisses Elon Musk’s feet’ in fake AI video shown on hacked screens at federal building

HUD spokeswoman Kasey Lovett vowed ‘appropriate action’ over 19-second clip on the day WFH ended for government workers

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2 h. ago Unexpected history of pancakes from Ice Age discoveries to Roman treat

Ahead of this year's Pancake Day celebrations, the Mirror takes a look at the history of this delicious - and surprisingly ancient - flippable treat, including the intriguing toppings your ancestors would have loved

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2 h. ago DWP Attendance Allowance payments worth £143 extra a month claimants could be missing out on

More than 1.6 million people across claim Attendance Allowance

Economics

2 h. ago Xbox Game Pass reveals 11 day one game releases coming this year

2025 is looking hot for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the service has revealed a number of new titles coming to subscribers, both soon and deep into the year.

Sport

2 h. ago Trump pits immigrants against other working people. But we have a common enemy | Alejandra Gomez and Greisa Martínez Rosas

Billionaires have sown a myth that citizens are losing at the expense of undocumented people. The real solution is to empower all workersOver the last few years, we have witnessed some leaders of the Democratic party retreat from delivering bold policies that would address people’s struggles and aspirations, from a pathway to citizenship for all to a higher federal minimum wage, in favor of Republican-light talking points about the border and those seeking asylum – which only eroded trust with the American people.Right now, 60% of the country is living paycheck to paycheck. Families are drowning in debt, whether it be from trying to pay for unaffordable childcare, exorbitant student loans, costly medical bills, or months of missed rent payments. Homelessness has skyrocketed. Millions are struggling to survive another day and are penny-pinching to be able to afford rent and groceries, while billions of our taxpayer dollars are being spent on turbocharging mass abductions of our neigh...

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2 h. ago Lewis Hamilton targets 'fast as an arrow' F1 rival as Max Verstappen makes race 'skip' decision

The seven-time champion is in Bahrain for Formula One Testing this week

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2 h. ago Heartbroken family demands change at special needs school after their daughter, 4, dies when feeding tube got dislodged

The family of Faith Johnson has demanded accountability from Frederick Public Schools, and accused the institution of ‘severe negligence’

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2 h. ago Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending

PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than plannedUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a major increase in defence spending, amid fears over Donald Trump’s commitment to European security.The prime minister said the UK government would increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned – as he prepared for what is likely to be a diplomatically fraught visit to Washington DC this week. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Boston ordered to change its elections practices following ballot problems in November

The Massachusetts secretary of state’s office has ordered an overhaul of Boston’s elections practices after some city precincts didn’t initially have enough printed ballots on Election Day in November

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