Pope Francis in critical condition following 'respiratory crisis,' Vatican says

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Germany heads to the polls on Sunday with far-right party expected to make gains

Germany holds its snap national election on Sunday following the collapse of Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition, and the coalition that emerges will face huge challenges, from reviving a flagging economy to forging a foreign policy amid the unpredictability of a new U.S. government.

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Pope Francis in critical condition following 'respiratory crisis,' Vatican says

The Vatican statement said the Pope, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, was alert, but added that the prognosis for him 'remains guarded.'

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Hamas to free 6 more Gaza hostages after body of Shiri Bibas returned

Hamas freed two hostages and was set to release four more from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, after Israel confirmed that a body handed over hours earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.

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