Vatican says Pope Francis will stay in hospital as he battles respiratory condition

Doctors have changed treatment for Pope Francis& respiratory tract infection to tackle a &complex clinical situation& and he will remain in hospital for as long as necessary, the Vatican said yesterday.

Write comment (94 Comments)
US judge to rule in lawsuit taken against Elon Musk&s DOGE team

A US judge said yesterday she hoped to rule within 24 hours in a lawsuit that aims to protect information systems at major government agencies from Elon Musk&s department of government efficiency (DOGE) team, which President Donald Trump has tasked with overhauling the government.

Write comment (100 Comments)
European leaders demand a say in US talks to end Russia&s war in Ukraine

European leaders have insisted their governments must have a say in talks between the US and Russia to end the war in Ukraine, after Moscow and Washington said there was no role for Europe in the negotiations.

Write comment (93 Comments)
Singapore pledges cash handouts ahead of polls
Singapore has forecast a second year of budget surpluses despite Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announcing a long list of handouts, rebates and infrastructure investments ahead of national elections due later this year.

Write comment (91 Comments)
Analysis: Side-lined by Trump, European leaders desperate to have say on Ukraine

As the Trump administration moves toward direct talks with Russian officials over the war in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron has called European leaders to an emergency meeting to discuss how they might influence the talks.

Write comment (94 Comments)
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai ‘breaking down& in prison
GENEVA - Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is physically breaking down in a Hong Kong prison and &time is running out& for him if the US and Britain do not push for his release, his son said.

Write comment (92 Comments)