Monday marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine as tensions swirl around peace talks. Israel pauses hostage and prisoner transfers, saying Hamas is making a spectacle out them. Pope Francis remains in critical condition.

Hamas releases 6 hostages in latest swap; Bibas family confirms Shiri's remains have been returned; Pope Francis in critical condition; Russia says preparations underway for meeting between Putin and Trump.

Zelenskyy calls for 'European army' as EU leaders bristle over US policies; Israel and Hamas complete latest exchange; Doctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis; IRS will lay off thousands of workers.

Zelenskyy says his country wants security guarantees before peace talks; Hamas names 3 Israeli hostages set for release; Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory tract infection; Couples gather in Paris to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Thursday On the heels of President Macron’s White House visit, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to meet with President Trump. Starmer said last week he was “ready and willing” to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine, stating that helping to guarantee Ukraine’s security would also strengthen the security of the UK and Europe.

The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.

The press office for the Vatican said Sunday that Pope Francis was able to rest overnight as he slowly recovers from double pneumonia after initially being hospitalized for bronchitis.

In our news wrap Sunday, Israel delayed the release of 620 Palestinian detainees it was supposed to free on Saturday, Musk’s team asked more than 2 million federal employees to explain their work or risk losing their jobs,

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Pope Francis is in critical condition and his "prognosis remains guarded" as he experienced a respiratory crisis Saturday morning requiring oxygen and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Saturday night.

Pope Francis remains in serious condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests revealing mild indications of kidney failure “which is currently under control,” the Vatican stated on Sunday, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia in both lungs.