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‘Religious Motivation’ Possible in Berlin Stabbing, Police Say

The suspect, a Syrian refugee, told the police that a plan had come into his mind to kill Jews. The attack raises tensions just before an election in which immigration is a big issue.

The New York Times - 4d

Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert, Vatican says

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “tranquil” night, was alert and had rested after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Sunday.

NBC News - 4d

Zelensky says he'd step down 'if it brings peace'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he would step down from the presidency if it meant achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine. “If to achieve peace, you really need me to give up ...

The Hill - 4d

Duke's Lucas focus of Miami search, sources say

Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has emerged as the focus of the Miami men's basketball search, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 4d

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says

Pontiff had fallen into critical condition, receiving high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles complex lung infection . Pope Francis, who is battling pneumonia and a ...

The Guardian - 4d

New Mercedes a 'significant change', says Russell

George Russell says he is "optimistic" that Mercedes "can have a decent season" in 2025 as the team launch their new car.

BBC News - 3d

German voting free of manipulation attempts, authorities say

Yahoo News - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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

Plus, Roberta Flack remembered.

The New York Times - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Criminal gangs ruining environment, says watchdog

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

BBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

UK suspension of aid is 'punitive', Rwanda says

Yahoo News - 1d

Saints sticking with Carr as QB1, says GM Loomis

Saints GM Mickey Loomis indicated Wednesday that Derek Carr will be the team's starting quarterback in 2025, saying Carr is "a guy we can win with."

ESPN - 20h

Arenado says trip to face Yanks not a 'showcase'

Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado made the three-hour, cross-state drive to play in an exhibition game Wednesday against the Yankees, among the teams that may be open to acquiring him in a trade.

ESPN - 19h

Transgender troops will be removed from the military, Pentagon says

Transgender service members will be removed from the military unless they are granted a waiver, according to a memo the Pentagon filed in court late Wednesday.

NBC News - 4h

Hamas ready to cede control of Gaza, official says

Hamas is willing to cede political power and administrative governance of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian unity government, but would not disarm unless an independent Palestinian state is achieved.

NBC News - 3h

Congo mystery disease "investigation deepens," WHO says

The World Health Organization is investigating "another cluster of illness" in northern Congo, as a deadly mystery disease spreads in the region.

CBS News - 2h

Ocalan Says PKK Fighters Should Disarm

Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish insurgent group P.K.K., called on his fighters to lay down their arms after decades of battling the Turkish state.

The New York Times - 2h

Chiefs to franchise tag guard Smith, source says

The Chiefs have informed Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith that he will use the franchise tag on him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

ESPN - 1h

Kevin Spacey says Guy Pearce is 'not a victim' after Pearce says he was 'targeted' by Spacey

Kevin Spacey lashes out with a sarcastic response video after 'L.A. Confidential' co-star Guy Pearce answers a podcast host's question about working with Spacey.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18

Elden Ring Movie: George R.R. Martin Says He "Can't Say Too Much"

Author George R.R. Martin, who was involved in coming up with some of the lore of From Software's Elden Ring, has commented on the possibility of the game becoming a movie.. Speaking to IGN , ...

GameSpot - 6d

UK court refuses to say financier acted in 'good faith' in Vatican deal but says he wasn't dishonest

A British court has largely backed the Vatican and refused to declare that a London-based financier acted in “good faith” in his dealings involving the Holy See’s investment in a London property

ABC News - 6d

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 - 6d

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 - 4d

Texas says this doctor illegally treated trans youth. He says he followed the law

Dr. Hector Granados treats children with diabetes at his El Paso clinics and makes hospital rounds under the shadow of accusations that have thrown his career into jeopardy: providing care to ...

ABC News - 14h