New German leader signals seismic shift in transatlantic relations

Former New York Jets quarterback Bill Demory passed away at the age of 74 after battling prostate cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Demory played for the University of Arizona before joining the Jets in 1973, where he started in three games. He later became an economics professor and is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, step-children, and brother. Full Article

Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Gemelli Hospital in Rome with pneumonia and bronchitis. The Vatican reported that he had a restful night and was resting. The health crisis has led to prayers from Catholics around the world for his recovery. Despite his illness, the pope continued to work while hospitalized. Full Article

At the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, the papal thriller "Conclave" won best ensemble, while Timothée Chalamet took home best actor, adding unexpected twists to the awards season. Other Oscar favorites like Demi Moore also won, solidifying their chances for the Academy Awards. The ceremony, held amidst the aftermath of devastating wildfires, featured Jane Fonda receiving the Life Achievement Award and delivering a passionate political speech. Full Article

Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been sentenced to 10 weeks in prison for assaulting Paul Fellows in Frodsham, Cheshire, triggering a recall petition for his constituents and a potential by-election. Amesbury, who was expelled by Labour, punched Fellows multiple times while he was on the ground, leading to his guilty plea last month. Despite his lawyer's praise for his character, the deputy chief magistrate highlighted the severity of Amesbury's actions in the assault case....

A body has been found in the search for missing British businessman Campbell Scott, who disappeared in Kenya while attending a conference for Fico at the JW Marriott hotel in Nairobi. The 58-year-old was last seen on 16 February and was reported missing after failing to return to the hotel, with initial reports suggesting he was strangled. Kenyan police believe Scott visited a gay bar before disappearing, and his body was discovered in the Makongo...

Bala Pomaleh has been appointed CEO of Media at Dentsu Malaysia, returning after almost a decade to lead the agency's media business. His experience includes previous roles at Mediabrands Malaysia and Carat Malaysia, with plans to further integrate and innovate under his leadership alongside Dentsu Malaysia CEO Audrey Chong and MD creative Uday Desai in 2025. Full Article