18 February 2025
Officials say the 88-year-old pontiff has a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection," but little remains known about the severity of his illness.
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18 Feb: Experts and families are warning that the current system to intervene and rehabilitate people who have joined extremist groups is flawed.... more
18 Feb: Israel has begun receiving 2,000-pound bombs from the US, after President Donald Trump lifted an export block on the weapons that was imposed over concerns they were killing civilians in Gaza.... more
18 Feb: Ever feel like your downtime is constantly interrupted by other tasks niggling away at you? Frequently jumping from task to task is called time confetti, and while it might sound cute, it isn't great for productivity or our wellbeing.... more
18 Feb: A high-stakes legal battle spanning nearly a decade sees Australian energy company Lighthouse Corporation suing Timor-Leste for $523 million, while the nation hits back with explosive fraud allegations.... more
18 Feb: Experts say the use of sabotage as a weapon of war could become more common, after a spike in mysterious incidents across Europe since the beginning of the Ukraine War.... more
17 Feb: France has called an emergency meeting of European leaders to discuss the Ukraine war, while US and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia. This is what we know about the two sets of peace talks.... more
17 Feb: Certain childhood milestones, such as starting school, can be emotionally challenging for parents and carers. Here’s what helps according to the experts.... more
RUGBY Injuries have forced the Chiefs to keep All Blacks first five Damian McKenzie at fullback for Friday's Super Rugby tussle with the Crusaders in Hamilton More...
BUSINESS Fonterra has chosen to name its consumer business Mainland Group -- rather than Anchor - as it looks for a buyer, through either a trade sale or an Initial Public Offering More...