Pope Francis experiences respiratory relapse

With Reform UK leading in the polls, Labour sees an opportunity to challenge Nigel Farage. Donald Trump's return to the White House intensifies efforts to resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Labour plans to exploit Farage's pro-Putin stance, highlighting his unpopular views and targeting working-class and military constituencies. Full Article

Rescuers in Dehradun resumed the search for 22 trapped labourers in Mana village after 33 were rescued from an avalanche. Choppers may be used for the operation if weather conditions allow, with private and IAF helicopters on standby. Army and ITBP personnel are leading the rescue efforts, hoping for improved weather to speed up the search for the missing workers. Full Article

Two esteemed British museums, the British Museum and Science Museum, have defended their partnerships with BP despite calls to cut ties following the oil and gas giant's announcement of reducing investments in renewable energy. BP has signed a £19.8bn deal with Iraq for oil and gasfields, while cutting renewable energy investment by £3.95bn annually. The British Museum signed a 10-year partnership with BP for £50m in 2023, sparking criticism from environmental groups but the museum...

A tense situation unfolded along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Sepahijala district on February 28, as a group of 20-25 Bangladeshi miscreants intruded into Indian territory near Border Pillar (BP) reference 2050/7-S in the BOP Putia area. The miscreants engaged in smuggling activities and violently attacked Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, resulting in injuries to one BSF Jawan, who fired a non-lethal PAG round in self-defense, causing injuries to one Bangladeshi national. Both injured parties were...

Australia's first government-run pill testing trial has commenced at the Yours and Owls festival in NSW, with a medical tent offering free, anonymous drug testing to attendees. Police will stay away from the testing site, despite concerns about drug policy contradictions, as the trial aims to prevent fatal overdoses. The service will be available at 12 festivals as part of a year-long, $1 million pilot, with an emphasis on promoting safety and providing health information...

Preliminary autopsy results did not determine the cause of death for Gene Hackman and his wife in Santa Fe, New Mexico, ruling out carbon monoxide poisoning and foul play. Hackman's pacemaker stopped working on Feb. 17, possibly indicating he died nine days earlier. Toxicology tests are pending to determine if pills or other drugs were a factor in their deaths. Full Article