Pope Francis warns of 'scourge of antisemitism' ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for fog in the North of England, covering areas such as Durham, Newcastle, and York, after the warmest weekend of the year. The warning is in effect for over 10 hours, with visibility dropping to 50 meters at times, leading to potential traffic and travel disruptions. Temperatures are also expected to decrease across the country, prompting advice to check road conditions, leave extra journey time, and...

South Korea and the United States began their annual joint military exercises, pausing live-fire training after two fighter jets mistakenly bombed a civilian area during a warm-up drill. The modified Freedom Shield exercise, condemned by North Korea, combines simulations and field training and runs through March 20. South Korean air force Gen. Lee Youngsu apologized for the incident, attributing it to a pilot error in entering wrong coordinates, resulting in injuries and property damage that...

Sir Collin Tukuitonga criticizes the government for delaying bowel cancer screening for Māori and Pacific people from 50 to 58, calling the policy change unsophisticated and deeply flawed based on data showing higher incidence rates in these groups. Otago University researcher Dr. Viliami Puloka warns that the delay could lead to thousands of lives lost, as early detection is crucial, while Bowel Cancer New Zealand board member Rachel Afeaki emphasizes the importance of tailored screening...

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The Trump administration believes Ukraine is willing to proceed with the US's demand for a ceasefire with Russia, as US officials prepare for talks in Saudi Arabia. President Trump has pressured Ukrainian President Zelensky to accept the ceasefire without a security guarantee, following a recent clash at the White House. Zelensky is under pressure to make concessions while seeking security guarantees, as the US aims to discuss a peace framework and a minerals deal during...

China's sovereign bond prices fell, leading to higher yields, as investors reduced holdings in anticipation of increased fiscal spending to boost growth and delay interest rate cuts. Yields on 10-year government bonds rose over 10 basis points to 1.865%, hitting their highest levels this year, while 30-year bond yields surpassed 2% and one-year note yields reached 1.643%. This shift follows the Chinese government's plans for fiscal easing, including a record-high fiscal budget deficit and a...