Pope Francis departs on first papal visit to Corsica, with focus on regional crisis, popular piety

Wes Streeting criticizes overspending in the NHS, citing a culture of reliance on bailouts for budget blowouts. He plans to cut down on bureaucratic waste by axing government quangos, including NHS England, leading to job losses but emphasizing support for affected workers. Streeting aims to address inefficiencies to redirect funds towards public priorities and taxpayers. Full Article

Mark Field, former MP, details his affair with Liz Truss, shortest-serving UK prime minister, leading to marriage breakdown. They met in 2002, started working together, and spent increasing time together, with Truss displaying intense focus on success and politics. Their relationship began at a Conservative Party Conference and evolved into regular meetings and phone calls. Full Article

Multiple Huthi leaders in Yemen were killed in US strikes, prompting the White House to warn Iran to cease support for the rebel group and their attacks on Red Sea shipping. National Security Advisor Michael Waltz emphasized the use of overwhelming force and reiterated the US stance that all options are on the table to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The strikes resulted in at least 31 deaths and 101 injuries, marking the first...

Gisele Bündchen was seen showcasing her postpartum body during a stroll in Miami with her newborn son and boyfriend Joaquim Valente. The supermodel looked casual in leggings and a tank top while carrying her baby in a carrier and walking her dog. Bündchen recently welcomed her third child, the first with Valente, and is enjoying a new chapter in her life away from her ex-husband Tom Brady. Full Article

Iichi Marumo, a 95-year-old Japanese speedskater, began his competitive career at 88 and has since won numerous gold medals in races around the world, becoming a minor celebrity in Japan. Despite his age, he continues to push the boundaries of senior sports, competing in age categories created specifically for him in speedskating events. Marumo's resilience and determination were showcased in a recent race where he fell, crawled to the finish line, and announced his retirement...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry and the unifying power of sports during an appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast. Modi highlighted India's success against Pakistan in international competitions and emphasized the role of sports in connecting people across nations. He also expressed humility in determining the best teams or players, pointing to recent match results as evidence, and acknowledged the rise of football culture in India, mentioning Diego Maradona and Lionel...