Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ amid battle with pneumonia

Vatican says crisis caused pope to vomit but he was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation and responded well.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/28/pope-francis-suffers-breathing-crisis-amid-battle-with-pneumonia?traffic_source=rss

Trump receives invite from King Charles for second state visit

US President Donald Trump received an invitation from King Charles for a second state visit.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/2/27/trump-receives-invite-from-king-charles-for-second-state-visit?traffic_source=rss

Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting with Elon Musk

Musk defended DOGE attempts to fire federal employees, while Trump said Russia would have to make concessions for peace.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/26/key-takeaways-from-donald-trumps-first-cabinet-meeting-with-elon-musk?traffic_source=rss

Trump administration says it will take control of White House press pool

The White House Correspondents’ Association says move 'tears at the independence of a free press' in the US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/26/trump-administration-says-it-will-take-control-of-white-house-press-pool?traffic_source=rss

Trump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to sign ‘very big’ deal on rare earths

US president says he expects Ukrainian leader to sign agreement on Friday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/2/26/trump-says-ukraines-zelensky-to-sign-very-big-deal-on-rare-earths?traffic_source=rss

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid share eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 4-4 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/2/25/barcelona-and-atletico-madrid-share-eight-goal-copa-del-rey-thriller?traffic_source=rss

Apple shareholders vote against pressure to scrap diversity policies

The proposal urged Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have rolled back DEI initiatives recently.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/2/25/apple-shareholders-vote-against-pressure-to-scrap-diversity-policies?traffic_source=rss

Netanyahu seems to be the “only one” who wants Gaza ceasefire to fail

Netanyahu jeopardising ceasefire deal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/quotable/2025/2/25/netanyahu-seems-to-be-the-only-one-who-wants-gaza-ceasefire-to-fail?traffic_source=rss

Turkish football club Galatasaray accuses Mourinho of ‘racist statements’

Fenerbahce manager Mourinho said Galatasary's bench had been 'jumping like monkeys' during the Turkish Super Lig match.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/2/25/turkish-football-club-galatasaray-accuses-mourinho-of-racist-statements?traffic_source=rss

MSF halts operations in camp in Sudan’s Darfur region as violence rages

Doctors Without Borders says increased fighting in and around Zamzam camp has made it too dangerous to operate.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/24/msf-halts-operations-in-camp-in-sudans-darfur-region-as-violence-rages?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,096

Here are the key developments on the 1,096th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-24?traffic_source=rss

Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US as conservatives win vote

Hard-right Alternative for Germany comes second in parliamentary elections, doubling vote share from 2021.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/24/germanys-merz-calls-for-independence-from-us-as-conservatives-win-vote?traffic_source=rss

Trump administration moves to fire or put on leave nearly all USAID workers

Humanitarian assistance experts have warned agency's demise will harm vulnerable people and weaken US soft power.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/2/24/most-usaid-workers-to-be-fired-or-placed-on-leave?traffic_source=rss

Thief in UK caught on camera climbing through supermarket roof

Watch the moment a man drops through a supermarket ceiling to steal lottery scratchcards in Nottingham, UK.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/2/23/thief-in-uk-caught-on-camera-climbing-through-supermarket-roof?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,095

Here are the key developments on the 1,095th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1095?traffic_source=rss

Bivol takes Beterbiev’s undisputed light-heavyweight world title

Dmitry Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a split-points decision to claim light-heavyweight world title in Saudi Arabia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/2/23/bivol-takes-beterbievs-undisputed-light-heavyweight-world-title?traffic_source=rss

German frontrunner pledges to lead in Europe before key election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz appeal to voters before Sunday's election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/22/german-frontrunner-pledges-to-lead-in-europe-before-key-election?traffic_source=rss

Why an Irish news site has been drawn into JD Vance’s attacks on Europe

After US vice president's broadside, a conservative media outlet is accusing police of attacking media freedom.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/21/why-an-irish-news-site-has-been-drawn-into-jd-vances-attacks-on-europe?traffic_source=rss

Sinn Fein leaders to boycott White House visit over US Gaza plan

Michelle O'Neill says Trump's comment on the mass expulsion of Palestinians is 'something I cannot ignore'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/21/sinn-fein-leaders-to-boycott-white-house-visit-over-us-gaza-plan?traffic_source=rss

Musk vows to ‘fix’ X after polls show high support for Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Tesla and SpaceX CEO claims his social media platform's fact-checking tool is being 'gamed' by governments and media.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/2/21/musk-vows-to-fix-x-after-polls-show-high-support-for-ukraines-zelenskyy?traffic_source=rss

Netanyahu takes aim at West Bank after bus explosions near Tel Aviv

Three empty buses exploded on Thursday evening while Israeli police found two more undetonated bombs.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/21/netanyahu-takes-aim-at-west-bank-after-bus-explosions-near-tel-aviv?traffic_source=rss