The Vatican on Saturday (Feb 22) said that Pope Francis' condition continues to be critical due to a respiratory attack.

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In other news, billionaire Elon Musk said that all US federal employees must justify their work and failure to do so will be taken as their resignation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza truce following "humiliating ceremonies" when Israeli hostages were freed.

Meanwhile, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought an explanation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the Indian national anthem was played before the Australia-England Champions Trophy match started in Lahore.

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Pope Francis in 'critical' condition after 'asthma-like respiratory crisis': Vatican

File photo: Pope Francis leads the Vespers and Te Deum prayer in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, December 31, 2024. Photograph: (Reuters)

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The Vatican on Saturday (Feb 22) said that Pope Francis had a respiratory attack and his condition "continues to be critical". The treatment required "high-flow oxygen" and also blood transfusions. 

Elon Musk says all US govt staff must justify their work or lose jobs

Elon Musk Photograph: (AFP)

Elon Musk, the billionaire advisor to Donald Trump, said Saturday that all US federal employees must justify their work or lose their jobs, hours after the president pushed him to be "more aggressive" in slashing government spending.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu delays Palestinians' release after six Gaza hostages freed

A Palestinian unit of PLO Leader Yasser Arafat guards "Force 17" controls the entrance of the crowd, on May 3, 1995 during a rally in Gaza City commemorating the first anniversary of the Palestinian police's entry into Jericho and the Gaza Strip. Photograph: (AFP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends its "humiliating ceremonies" while releasing Israeli hostages.

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB demands ICC explanation after India's national anthem played before AUS-ENG match

Ben Duckett celebrates after scoring his century Photograph: (X (@ICC))

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought an explanation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after India's national anthem was briefly played at the start of the Australia-England Champions Trophy match in Lahore on Saturday (Feb 22).

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