Pope Francis, sitting in his wheelchair, washed and kissed the feet of 12 women prisoners as part of a traditional ritual ahead of Easter on Thursday (Mar 28). To perform the ritual the pontiff travelled to Rome's Rebibbia prison which is located in a run-down area on Rome's outskirts.

Pope Francis, on wheelchair, washes and kisses feet of female prisoners in ritual ahead of Easter

Divers retrieved the bodies of two people, out of the six workers who had been unaccounted for since a highway bridge collapsed into Baltimore Harbour following a collision with a cargo ship.

Morning news brief: 2 bodies recovered after Baltimore bridge collapse; Moscow terror attack toll, and more

Tragedy struck Rockford, Illinois on Wednesday afternoon (Mar 27) as four people were killed and five injured in a stabbing spree. Of the four people killed in the attack, one was a 15-year-old girl.

Illinois stabbing spree: Four killed, five injured in Rockford; suspect in custody

Following the bridge collapse in Baltimore harbour on Tuesday (Mar 26) caused by a massive cargo ship colliding with the structure, six workers are unaccounted for and believed to be dead.

Morning news brief: Baltimore bridge collapse updates; gag order on Trump; and more

Pathogens from animals gave some of the deadliest diseases to humankind. For example, the virus that causes AIDS crossed over from chimpanzees. But a new study suggests this exchange has not been a one-way street. Watch this video to find out all details.

Are Humans giving more viruses to animals than they give us?

Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to original ceasefire terms, including Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza and the return of displaced Palestinians. Russian president Vladimir Putin has alleged that radical Islamists were behind the Moscow concert hall attack and has reiterated Ukraine's involvement.

Morning news brief: Putin reiterates Ukraine's involvement in Moscow attack; Musk lawsuit dismissed; and more

As the US Presidential race intensifies, the Federal Reserve finds itself at a critical juncture. With mounting concerns over inflation and housing costs, the FED is considering a move to cut interest rates. Data suggests that Americans rank the economy among their top concerns during election years. The decision to cut rates could potentially influence voter perceptions of economic stability and impact President Joe Biden's reelection prospects.

FED's policies may shape voter sentiment & presidential race dynamics

A convoy of tractors drove outside Britain's parliament on Monday (March 25) to protest against post-Brexit trade deals and what they called substandard food imports in the latest demonstrations by farmers globally.

UK farmers drive tractors to London's parliament in protest

Russians are mourning the victims of the attack on a popular live music venue in Moscow's suburbs that left at least 133 dead, including children, and injured dozens more. Watch in for more updates!

Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: Russia mourns victims of Moscow attack

As per reports, the Indian government has approached a major Indian think tank. They aim to develop a homegrown democracy ratings index. Watch this video for all details.

Why is India planning its own democracy index?

Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink livestreamed on Wednesday (March 20) its first patient implanted with a chip playing online chess.

Neuralink: First brain-chip patient shown playing online chess

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a roadshow in Kerala's Palakkad district on Tuesday. Ahead of PM Modi's roadshow, the Bharatiya Janata Party held a bike rally in Kerala's Palakkad on Monday evening.

PM Modi's South outreach, conducts road shows in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

U.S. prosecutors in Virginia are probing whether Facebook-parent Meta’s social media platforms facilitated and profited from the illegal sale of drugs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing documents and people familiar with the matter. Watch the video to know more.

US investigating Meta for role in illicit drug sales: Report

The Federal Reserve is likely to maintain current interest rates this week, despite a recent uptick in inflation. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg News predict the first rate reduction will occur in June, potentially followed by two more cuts throughout 2024.

U.S. FED: modest rate cuts possible in 2024, eyes balance sheet

ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Wednesday (Mar 13) announced a partnership with French newspaper Le Monde and Spanish media group Prisa Media. With this, ChatGPT users will now be able to access the news outlets' content.

OpenAI teams up with Le Monde and Prisa Media to provide users news access in ChatGPT

The UK government has announced a ban on foreign governments owning British newspapers and news magazines. This announcement follows concerns over a proposed Daily Telegraph and Spectator takeover by a United Arab Emirates-backed investment firm, RedBird IMI.

UK bans foreign ownership of newspapers, putting UAE-backed takeover of Telegraph in jeopardy

Joe Biden and Donald Trump have secured nominations for the 2024 US Presidential Elections, setting the stage for a historic rematch. Meanwhile, the UK has called for a full explanation regarding an Israeli raid on a Gaza hospital amid reports of mistreatment of doctors.

Morning news brief: Biden, Trump win nominations; Navalny's ally attacked; and more

Controversy has broken out over restrictions on Rawalpindi's Adiala jail where Pakistan's ex-prime minister Imran Khan is currently serving more than three decades of prison sentence.

Restrictions on Imran Khan's meetings in Adiala jail spark political uproar in Pakistan

US President Joe Biden on Monday (Mar 11) outlined his policy vision for a potential second term, unveiling a $7.3 trillion election-year budget which as per reports is aimed at convincing Americans that he can manage the economy better than rival former president Donald Trump.

Biden unveils $7.3 trillion budget plan for 2025, focuses on tax increases for corporations and wealthy

Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Tuesday (Mar 12) Felipe Massa was right to take his fight to be recognised as the 2008 world champion to the London High Court.

‘Best thing he could do’: Ecclestone on Massa suing him, F1 and FIA in London High Court

Exiled Tibetan women in India's northern hill town of Dharamsala marched in protest against Chinese occupancy of Tibet on Tuesday (March 12), marking the 65th anniversary of the National Tibet Uprising Day.

National Tibet Uprising Day: Exiled Tibetan women lead protest march against China

Donald Trump on Monday pledged to free people jailed for taking part in the 2021 attack on the US Capitol as one of his first actions if reelected, calling them "hostages.

Trump vows to free January 6 rioters if re-elected, calling them 'wrongfully imprisoned hostages'

Fiyaz Mughal, the man United Kingdom Government selected to confront Islamophobia in the country, has resigned from the position even before assuming office. Mughal, as per Daily Mail, resigned following a barrage of abuse.

'Vile' abuse and hate forces UK's first 'anti-Muslim hatred tsar' to quit before taking office

Donald Trump's request to delay the enforcement of the $83.3 million verdict in the case involving writer E. Jean Carroll was denied by a federal judge on Thursday.

Federal judge denies Donald Trump's appeal to delay execution of $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll verdict

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