Pope Francis' health continues to improve, according to the Vatican, as he makes steady progress in his recovery from double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. Pope Francis' Health 'Improving,' Vatican Says Update on the Pontiff's Condition The Vatican has released its first photograph of Pope Francis since he entered hospital 31 days ago,...

The United States has fallen to its lowest happiness ranking ever, while Germany has surged to a new high in the annual World Happiness Report. Finland has topped the report for the eighth consecutive year. The United States has fallen to its lowest happiness ranking ever, according to the annual...

Prince William's visit to Estonia showcases the UK's commitment to NATO allies amid tensions with Russia, as he meets with Estonian President Alar Karis and expresses admiration for Ukrainian resilience. The Prince of Wales has praised the 'resilience' of Ukrainians in his visit to Estonia, a trip taken to show...

A new search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 resumes off the Indian Ocean coast, with a Texas-based company leading the operation under a $70 million contract. The Malaysian government has given final approval to a Texas-based marine robotics company, Ocean Infinity, to renew the search for Malaysia...

As the UK government launches an in-depth review of school smartphone bans, concerns over the impact of social media on teenagers continue to grow. Can stricter measures really make a difference? The UK government is set to launch an in-depth review of school smartphone bans, following growing pressure from MPs...

Raw sewage discharges in UK rivers have skyrocketed by half in 2024, with Thames Water alone responsible for over 90% of the emissions. Raw Sewage Discharges in Rivers: A 50% Increase in Thames Water's Emissions Almost 300,000 hours of raw sewage were poured into waterways in England by Thames Water last...

As Cyclone Alfred brought power outages to 450,000 homes in Australia, EV owners stepped up as generators using their vehicle-to-load systems (V2L), providing a reliable backup power source during the storm. When Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall in Australia, Kat Hickey and her husband were among 450,000 homes to lose...

African-led peacekeeping missions are in crisis, with the end of a SADC mandate in the DRC marking the latest chapter in the decline of these efforts. Can African leaders come together to address the challenges facing conflict-torn regions? On March 13, leaders of the SADC regional bloc signaled the end...

As NASA astronauts complete their historic spacewalk, they embark on a long journey home, marking the conclusion of a remarkable chapter in human spaceflight history. The moment of truth has finally arrived for the NASA astronauts who embarked on a historic mission to the International Space Station. As they begin...

As the UK's prison population hits a six-month high, authorities are forced to reuse police cells as temporary holding facilities for detained inmates due to overcrowding. The government has announced plans to build new prisons and increase capacity in an effort to alleviate pressure on the criminal justice system. The...