Trump says he is open to meeting Putin, visiting Russia

Germany election: Merz says it’s ‘five to midnight’ for Europe

Leader of victorious conservative alliance says continent must build defence capability as US moves towards ‘America alone’ motto. The man expected to be Germany’s next chancellor has said Europe ...

The Guardian - 1d

Pope's condition has slightly improved, Vatican says

The Vatican says the Pope's condition has improved as he spends an 11th day in hospital with double pneumonia.

BBC News - 1d

Pope Francis showing slight improvement, Vatican says

Prayer is pouring in for Pope Francis as the Vatican says his health is showing slight improvement, though he remains in critical condition. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for almost ...

CBS News - 1d

Codina says Spain 'stronger' after Rubiales saga

Spain and Arsenal defender Laia Codina has said her national team are "stronger" after the off-pitch difficulties they have faced in recent years, most notably the sexual assault of Jenni Hermoso ...

ESPN - 1d

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says

Pope Francis "rested well" throughout the Monday night as he continued to battle double pneumonia in hospital, the Vatican said early Tuesday.

NBC News - 1d

A Showdown on Ukraine, and a Judge Says DOGE Might Be Unconstitutional

Plus, Roberta Flack remembered.

The New York Times - 1d

Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement,' Vatican says

Though still in critical condition with double pneumonia, Pope Francis is up and out of bed after a full night of rest, with his doctors saying that the mild kidney failure is no longer a concern. ...

NBC News - 1d

Stanford AD Muir expected to resign, sources say

Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir is expected to resign from his position, sources told ESPN, after 13 years at the school.

ESPN - 1d

British Couple Arrested by Taliban in Afghanistan, Family Says

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested on Feb. 1, their children told U.K. news outlets. The couple had run an education company in Afghanistan for almost two decades.

The New York Times - 1d

This is who the White House says is the DOGE acting administrator

The White House finally gave a name for the DOGE acting administrator.

CBS News - 18h

Israel says it is conducting strikes in southern Syria

Israel confirmed it is conducting strikes in southern Syria, as the new Syrian government calls for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.

ABC News - 18h

Ukraine official says minerals deal agreed with US

Donald Trump says the deal would give Ukraine "the right to fight on" in its war with Russia.

BBC News - 16h

Criminal gangs ruining environment, says watchdog

Authorities say this is not fly tipping, but "organised crime" with waste being illegally dumped.

BBC News - 17h

U.S. and Ukraine Agree to Minerals Deal, Officials Say

President Trump, who had insisted he wanted “payback” for past military aid to Kyiv, suggested President Volodymyr Zelensky would visit Washington this week to sign an agreement, which he called a ...

The New York Times - 17h

Playing Dumbledore will define me, says John Lithgow

The Oscar-nominated star is reportedly "in final talks" to sign up to play the Hogwarts headmaster.

BBC News - 7h

UK suspension of aid is 'punitive', Rwanda says

Yahoo News - 3h

‘I’m an endless honey pot’: My wife and I are in our 70s. We gave our son $40,000 for his L.A. wedding. Now he wants more.

“We have four sons. We financed three of them through college, so none of our kids have student loans.”

MarketWatch - 2h

Kennedy Center says J6 Prison Choir is not a 'confirmed event,' despite what Steve Bannon says

The Kennedy Center downplays CPAC comments from longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon that a choir composed of Jan. 6 rioters will perform at the Kennedy Center.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Can a brown Hindu be English? English people say yes. Why do so many on the right say no? | Kenan Malik

An argument about Rishi Sunak’s identity reveals how ideas of ethnicity and race have become conflated. ‘They think they’re English because they’re born here. That means if a dog’s born in a stable ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump and Zelensky’s war of words

The US and Ukrainian presidents get into a public row.

BBC News - 6d

One Month into the Trump Presidency

The president has moved swiftly to remake Washington. But for business leaders, that volatility has often been hard to navigate.

The New York Times - 5d

The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White House

BBC News - 1d

Trump's AI safety cuts

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI safety institute faces cuts under Trump Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump courts rich immigrants

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump pitches ‘gold card’ to replace EB5 investor visa The Trump administration ...

The Hill - 17h

Vatican says the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?

Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery

ABC News - Feb. 19

What Patriots' latest roster move says about team's power structure

The Patriots' release of Sione Takitaki offers a clue as to who's really in charge of personnel decisions in New England, says Phil Perry.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Hasbro says it's taking steps to offset China tariff effects

Toy and gaming giant Hasbro is shifting manufacturing away from China as it eyes the effects of U.S. tariffs.

CNBC - 6d

System 'broken' says Ronan Keating after fatal crash verdict

The singer described the justice system in the Republic of Ireland as 'broken' after his brother died in a car crash.

BBC News - 6d

Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry

The European airline maker, which is Boeing’s chief rival, said it would adapt to any new tariffs, including passing on costs to its customers.

The New York Times - 5d

Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow

Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.

CNBC - 5d

Migrants held at Guantanamo now allowed to phone attorneys, filing says

Migrants being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp are now being permitted to speak to their attorneys by phone, an ICE official said in a court filing.

ABC News - 5d

Bodies of youngest Hamas hostages returned to Israel — but their mother wasn't, Israel says

Yahoo News - 5d

ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal

ESPN will likely hang up its baseball mitts after 36 seasons. The cable sports giant failed to renegotiate contract terms with the league.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal

ESPN will likely hang up its baseball mitt after 36 seasons. The cable sports giant failed to renegotiate contract terms with the league.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

‘To say there’s no future is counterproductive’: metal megastars Architects on grief, climate and hope for humanity

Consumed by anger and still mourning a brother and bandmate, the British quartet have written their masterpiece. They explain how they’re fighting self-loathing and trying to age responsibly. In a ...

The Guardian - 5d

Musk's private security detail deputized by U.S. Marshals Service, sources say

The U.S. Marshals Service routinely deputizes police. However, the move to deputize private security officers, who are not sworn law enforcement officials, is considered unorthodox

CBS News - 5d