Hundreds of Swedish forces arrive in Latvia in largest deployment with NATO to date

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King Charles will launch the King's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace, marking 500 days until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Sir Chris Hoy as the first bearer. The relay will start in London and travel around the world, with Trinidad & Tobago as the first destination, before returning to Glasgow. First Minister John Swinney emphasized the economic benefits and upgrades to sporting facilities that hosting the games will bring to Scotland. Full Article

A meteorologist has warned of a wintry blast following a sunny and warm weekend in Scotland, with temperatures dropping significantly by early next week. The change in weather will bring rain and wintry showers, with below-average temperatures expected across the UK. Snowfall is predicted in parts of Scotland, northeast England, and north Wales, with snow depths reaching up to 10cm in the Scottish Highlands. Full Article

Pope Francis is participating in a Vatican spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he recovers from double pneumonia, marking the 12th anniversary of his election amid uncertainty about his papacy's future. The retreat, part of the Lenten season, is being held remotely with Francis in "spiritual communion" with others. Doctors report his stable condition but note his prognosis remains guarded, with a medical update expected soon. Full Article

Iranian officials have stated that the country did not receive a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump proposing negotiations, amidst escalating tensions between the two nations. Trump had claimed to have sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging for negotiations. The dispute over the letter comes as Trump seeks to pressure Iran into renegotiating the terms of its nuclear program, with Iranian officials maintaining their stance of not engaging in negotiations...

Fisherman Khaled Habib in Gaza City’s fishing port uses a makeshift paddleboard made from refrigerator doors and cork due to Israeli bombardment destroying most boats. The United Nations FAO reports a drastic decline in Gaza’s fishing sector, leading Habib to fish mainly inside the port with dough as bait. Despite a fragile ceasefire, fishing outside the port is prohibited due to the risk of being shot at by Israeli boats. Full Article