Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'

Pope Francis experienced two acute respiratory crises, attributing to a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes due to pneumonia, while hospitalized in Rome for over two weeks with double pneumonia and a complex infection. Despite alternating between improvements and setbacks, the 88-year-old pontiff has remained alert and cooperative as doctors suctioned mucus from his airways. Concerns about his health persist, with speculation on the possibility of resignation dismissed by the Vatican. Full Article

Donald Trump criticized European leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, for their talks over Ukraine, launching a furious attack on Volodymyr Zelensky for saying a peace deal is far away. Despite UK MPs urging to shun Trump, Sir Keir emphasized America's importance in peace efforts. Trump threatened to withdraw military aid to Ukraine and questioned the strength of European leaders in dealing with Russia, deepening the diplomatic crisis after Zelensky was bullied in the White House....

An empowered committee tasked with enhancing the Indian Air Force's capacity recommends private sector collaboration with public sector units and DRDO to achieve 'Atmanirbharta'. Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presented the report to defence minister Rajnath Singh, highlighting key thrust areas for capability enhancement. The report emphasizes the need for private sector support alongside DPSUs and DRDO, with a clear plan of action to be followed up in a time-bound manner. Full Article

The Celtics strategically targeted Jamal Murray in their game against the Nuggets, taking advantage of his defensive weaknesses and racking up field goal attempts against him. Despite a strong second-half defensive effort from the Nuggets, Murray still faced challenges defending against taller players like Jaylen Brown. Nuggets coach Michael Malone emphasized the importance of stopping teams from targeting specific players and praised Murray for his defensive efforts despite the tough matchups. Full Article

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The government in England and Wales is moving closer to banning new leasehold flats in favor of a commonhold system, where homeowners have more control over their buildings. Existing leaseholders have expressed frustration over rising service charges and lack of control, with some facing significant financial burdens. The new legislation aims to address these issues and give residents more autonomy in managing their properties, ultimately aiming to improve the fairness and transparency of home ownership...