UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace Sunday, 2 March 2025, 16:49 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told leaders gathered Sunday for a summit on the war in Ukraine that they need to step up and continue to support Kyiv and meet a "once in a generation moment" for...
Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while 'Conclave' heads into Academy Awards Sunday, 2 March 2025, 07:18 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It's considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is...
White House row with Ukraine raises stakes for European summit in London Sunday, 2 March 2025, 07:08 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press It was supposed to cap a week of whirlwind diplomacy advancing the prospect of peace in Ukraine. But a summit of European leaders on Sunday has been overshadowed by the extraordinary scolding by...
Pope rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation Saturday, 1 March 2025, 09:07 Last update: about 4 months ago Pope Francis was resting Saturday after an alarming setback in his two-week recovery from double pneumonia: Doctors had to put him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation following a coughing...
European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump Saturday, 1 March 2025, 06:40 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press European leaders pledged late Friday to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian...
Pope had coughing fit, inhaled vomit and his prognosis remains guarded, Vatican says Friday, 28 February 2025, 20:39 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said in relaying a setback in his...
Watch: 'You're gambling with World War III' - Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Friday, 28 February 2025, 19:58 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press President Donald Trump has cut short talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a deal for U.S. access to that country's rare earth minerals after shouting at him in the Oval Office. Trump...
Pope beats back speculation of imminent death or conclave as he continues pneumonia recovery Thursday, 27 February 2025, 14:44 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press Pope Francis continued his slow recovery from double pneumonia on Thursday, beating back speculation of an imminent death, resignation or conclave and signaling that he was still very...
Gene Hackman, wife and their dog found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities say Thursday, 27 February 2025, 10:17 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their New Mexico home Wednesday, authorities said. Foul play is not suspected, however authorities did not release any details of...
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 07:13 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and the Vatican announced some major governing decisions that suggest he is...