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Pope Francis suffered an “isolated breathing crisis” on Friday, the Vatican said in a statement. The development marks a setback in the 88-year-old pontiff’s two-week long battle against double pneumonia. “This afternoon … the Holy Father experienced an isolated bronchospasm crisis,” said the latest update about Francis’ condition. The pope also had “an episode of vomiting with aspiration and a sudden worsening of the respiratory condition.” He then received the help of “non-invasive mechanical ventilation.” Francis “remained alert and oriented at all times, cooperating with the therapeutic maneuvers,” according to the statement. Francis has been hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital…

The Israeli government agreed to adopt a proposal by US President Donald Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, to extend  the temporary ceasefire in Gaza through the month of Ramadan and the Jewish Passover festival.  Israel supports Gaza ceasefire extension The Muslim holy month of Ramadan started this weekend and continues through March 30. The Jewish festival of Passover begins on the evening of April 12 and ends on the evening of April 20. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office made the announcement early on Sunday, just hours after the first phase of the ceasefire expired. Half of hostages to be released…

Most Ukrainians have been closely following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington, where Ukraine and the US were to sign an agreement on minerals. From the American side, it was supposed to pave the way for negotiations on peace in Ukraine, after the US secured its Billions. But a row between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance turned everything on its head. Truth, weapons and security guarantees Volodymyr Viatrovych, a deputy from the Ukrainian political party European Solidarity, believes that Zelenskyy defended the truth about Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine with a clear message:…

Now’s the time for allies to unite for peace The Daily Express – a right-leaning, pro-Brexit, anti-Labour newspaper- lavishes praise on the prime minister for the way he welcomed Zelensky, saying he “made the nation proud.” The paper picks up on the prime minister’s message to the world, calling for allies to unite. There’s coverage of last night’s BRITs Awards, as Charli XCX won five awards! Reaction to the papers Uniting for peace, is that what Trump wants or is he just interested in making a deal with Putin so he can collect his nobel peace prize. This is the most significant moment…

We’ve got your back The Sunday Mirror’s headline reads: “We’ve got your back.” The front page highlights the prime minister’s comment that Ukraine has the UK’s “full support” following the extraordinary “White House row.” Elsewhere, the front page reports that Ghislaine Maxwell is set to ask her former friend Donald Trump for a pardon. She was jailed for her role in Jeffery Epstein’s child sex trafficking ring and is herself a convicted sex offender. Reaction to the papers The question everyone is asking, why didn’t the Prime Minister secure the minerals for the UK? Instead of essentially, handing over a 2.3Bn handout.…

Reeves unlocks billions for Kyiv and UK defence The Sunday Times pictures Starmer and Zelensky outside No 10, with the caption: “Calmer with Starmer.” The paper’s front page lead story reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a multi-billion pound funding package to boost British defence and arm Ukraine. Anyone would be calm with a 2.3Bn cheque! Speaking ahead of a meeting of European leaders today, Reeves says:  “A safe and secure Ukraine is a safe and secure United Kingdom”. The funding will put Ukraine in “the strongest possible position”, she adds. The Sunday Papers Now’s the time for allies…

Now stop state visit for bully Trump A surprise headline features on the front of The Mail on Sunday. The right-wing British paper is often a supporter of Donald Trump – and most notably, anti-Keir Starmer. The paper finds itself praising the Labour prime minister, saying, “That’s how you treat a war hero.” The Sunday Papers Now’s the time for allies to unite for peace – The Sunday Express Front page We’ve got your back – Daily Mirror Front Page Now stop state visit for bully Trump – Daily Mail front page

Sunday’s front pages are dominated by pictures of PM Sir Keir Starmer warmly embarrassing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his spicy exchanges with Donald Trump at the White House a day before. 

The newspapers are united in their support for the prime minister’s calmer approach – than what had been on display from Donald Trump, with several papers (including Trump-supporting papers) suggesting the American President’s state visit should be called off.

Jack Whitehall was left red-faced after his parents made a shock appearance at the Brit Awards. The comedian, 36, hosted the star-studded event for a fifth year last night, and kicked off the show with some cheeky quips at his fellow celebrities. This year’s ceremony kicked off with a Squid Game-themed introduction featuring the likes of Richard Madeley and Sam Thompson before Sabrina Carpenter gave the first performance of the night. ‘What a way to start the show!’ Jack then praised. He then seemingly made a gag related to the likes of Phillip Schofield, who resigned from the channel in…

ITV viewers have threatened to complain to Ofcom after watching Sabrina Carpenter’s Brit Awards performance. The Please, Please, Please singer, 25, opened the show with a raunchy tribute to the UK. Sabrina took to the stage at The O2 in London wearing a red sparkly military-style blazer dress and walked down an aisle lit up with the Union flag as performers dressed as King’s guard soldiers followed behind. She then transformed into a red sparkly lingerie set as she performed her song Bed Chem, with sexy moves throughout. And it clearly proved to be too much for fans, who threatened…