The photograph is taken from behind, and shows Pope Francis wearing a purple Lenten liturgical vestment sitting in a wheelchair in front of an altar. The Vatican said he was participating in the celebration of the Mass with other priests. It is the first photograph of the pope since he was taken to hospital on February 14 with a severe case of bronchitis, which developed into double pneumonia. It is also the first time the Vatican mentions that the pope has participated in celebrating a Mass during the last month. His condition has been gradually improving over the last week, leading the Vatican to suspend morning updates and to issue less frequent medical bulletins.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlined plans for a Western peacekeeping contingent for Ukraine at an online meeting of the "coalition of the willing" on March 15. In return, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country was ready to deploy troops to Ukraine and support the peace agreement with “ boots on the ground and planes in the sky”. Irish Prime Minister Michaël Martin said his country was also ready to send peacekeepers to Ukraine for post-war security. Denmark is also ready for this, as is Australia, as noted by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever believes it is logical for Brussels to send troops to Ukraine.

The deepest game-winning buzzer beaters in March Madness historyThe deepest game-winning buzzer beaters in March Madness historySelection Sunday for 2025 March Madness is, Sunday, March 16. The 68-team brackets for the men's and women's NCAA DI basketball tournaments were revealed during selection shows. The men's tournament bracket was revealed at 6 p.m. The women's bracket was announced at 8 p.m. Here's the schedule for the 2025 men's tournament:Selection Sunday: 6 p.m.

Dust storms spurred by the system’s early high winds claimed almost a dozen lives on Friday. Eight people died in a Kansas highway pile-up involving at least 50 vehicles, according to the state highway patrol. Authorities said three people also were killed in car crashes during a dust storm in Amarillo, in the Texas Panhandle. To the north, the National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings for parts of far western Minnesota and far eastern South Dakota starting early on Saturday. Significant tornadoes continued late on Saturday with the region at highest risk stretching from eastern Louisiana and Mississippi through Alabama, western Georgia and the Florida panhandle, the Storm Prediction Centre said.

According to the British newspaper "The Times" in the virtual meeting of the so-called coalition of the "willing" the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has reportedly discussed plans for a Western peacekeeping force of more than 10 troops to be sent to Ukraine following a potential truce. The Sunday edition of the paper explains that “two minesweepers, transferred from the Royal Navy to the Ukrainian fleet last year, are also taking part in training exercises, ready to be deployed to the Black Sea in the event of a ceasefire”. The ships “were unable to enter during the war because the Bosphorus Strait was closed”. Senior government sources, The Times continues, have said that Prime Minister Starmer has received “far more” support than the three countries that originally offered to provide ground troops, although it is likely that the bulk of the force will come from the UK and France. Read also other news on Nova NewsClick here and receive updates on WhatsAppFollow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram

As the reigning World Series Champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to receive an invitation from President Donald Trump. The Dodgers sealed World Series glory last Fall when they routed the New York Yankees in a dominant 5-1 series win. Ordinarily, this would earn them the customary White House visit afforded to US sports teams to honor their victories. However, the Los Angeles Times has suggested that Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and co. should shun the traditional trip to the White House. The Times recalled that Betts skipped the customary visit in 2019 following his World Series win with the Boston Red Sox.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented plans for a Western peacekeeping force of over 10,000 soldiers for Ukraine during a meeting of the leaders of the coalition of the willing on 15 March. Source: The Times, citing sources in the UK government, as reported by European PravdaDetails: Sources cited by The Times indicated that the total size of the peacekeeping force for Ukraine will "definitely exceed the 10,000 troops" that London is prepared to contribute. Overall, around 35 countries agreed to supply weapons, logistical, and intelligence support for the potential peacekeeping mission during Saturday’s meeting, The Times reports. Military officials are set to meet in the UK on Thursday to consider ways to reinforce the future peace agreement. However, Starmer added that any post-ceasefire plans for Ukraine would need to involve cooperation with the United States.

When King Charles met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, fresh from his bruising humiliation in the Oval Office, it mattered. In the great tide of history, did it matter a damn that King Charles and President Zelensky took tea together in Sandringham’s Saloon room? The King meets Zelensky and the prince meets the troops because, whatever Trump may believe, some things matter more than the next deal. And when the King honours President Trump on a second state visit to this country, America and the world will be reminded of the values we still share. 8 Donald Trump taking ownership of his new Tesla Credit: SplashBut sales of Tesla are down around the world.

Located on Rosebery Road in the NR3 area, the car park of the Rosebery will be transformed into a mini festival site for the event, aptly named Casks in the Car Park. Owners Jessie and Tim Dodd (Image: The Rosebery) The Rosebery is run by husband-and-wife team Jessie and Tim Dodd, who are also behind The Marlborough Arms and The Dog House. The festival will celebrate local and national ales (Image: The Rosebery) “We’ve wanted to do something like this for years,” said Jessie. The Rosebery Pub (Image: The Rosebery) DJs will provide a chilled vibe throughout the afternoons and evenings, with local band Dirty Havana closing the festival on Sunday with an acoustic set. The festival also coincides with the broader Norwich Ale Festival, making it a perfect weekend for beer lovers.

The United States carried out large-scale military strikes on Saturday against dozens of targets in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, President Trump announced. It was the opening salvo in what senior American officials said was a new offensive against the militants and a strong message to Iran, as Mr. Trump seeks a nuclear deal with its government. Air and naval strikes ordered by Mr. Trump hit radars, air defenses, and missile and drone systems in an effort to open international shipping lanes in the Red Sea that the Houthis have disrupted for months with their own attacks. The Biden administration conducted several strikes against the Houthis but largely failed to restore stability to the region. Mr. Trump wants to broker a deal with Iran to prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon, but has left open the possibility of military action if the Iranians rebuff negotiations.

Round two of the 2025 Formula 1 season heads to the Shanghai International Circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix from 21-23 March. China is the first of six sprint events this season, with Miami, Belgium, Austin, Brazil and Qatar hosting the other five. Tyre supplier Pirelli has chosen the C2 (white, hard), C3 (yellow, medium) and C4 (red, soft) compounds for the 56-lap race in Shanghai. Sunday's race starts at 07:00 GMT. McLaren's Lando Norris triumphed in an incident-packed Australian Grand Prix, beating world champion Max Verstappen and Mercedes' George Russell to take victory in treacherous conditions.

AP photoMahmoud Khalil: In His Own WordsMahmoud Khalil , the 30-year-old Palestinian-Syrian activist, arrested by ICE agents has been working for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for four years while pursuing his graduate degree at Columbia University . New information about his background before becoming a student leader in last spring’s disruptive campus protests has surfaced.Born in 1995, Khalil grew up in a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria. After fleeing to Lebanon during the civil war, he earned a computer science degree and later worked at the UK embassy’s Syria office in Beirut. From June to November 2023, he worked for UNRWA.Before working for UNRWA, Khalil held a senior position at the UK’s Syria office in Lebanon, which would have required a strict background check and "rigorous security clearance," according to Andrew Waller, a former colleague of Khalil who spoke to The Guardian. Khalil’s attorneys on the other hand claim his detention violates his First Amendment right to free speech, calling it “retaliation” by the Trump administration for his political views.

Council tells struggling Birmingham pubs 'evolve with the times or be left behind'Digbeth pubs have blamed the authority for 'killing off' their historic venuesRoad works and a bus gate outside The Moseley Arms (Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live )Birmingham City Council's transport boss has told struggling pubs fearing they could go under that they 'need to evolve' with the times or be left behind. Digbeth pub owners say Birmingham City Council is "killing" their businesses (Image: Nick Wilkinson/BirminghamLive )In response to the publicans' concerns, Coun Mahmood said they needed to "evolve" with a changing city. ‌The cabinet member for environment and transport said: "The city centre is evolving and the food and beverage offer needs to evolve with it. ‌"You never know which way the council will shut the roads next," she said. Article continues belowWhen asked what action he would like to see from the cash-strapped council, Patrick said: "We need communication; actual support.

Each year the clocks are moved back in autumn and moved forward again in spring, yet many of us still get caught out by an hour. The clocks moving forward in spring will mark the start of British summer as we move from Greenwich Mean Time to British Summer Time. When do the clocks go forward in 2025? The clocks always go forward at 1am on the final Sunday of March which this year falls on Sunday, March 30. The principal reason we change the clocks is to get the most out of the daylight.

An elderly British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan have been separated and moved to a maximum security prison in a 'shocking escalation' of their plight, their concerned daughter has revealed. Describing their detention as 'cruel' and 'unjust', Entwhistle pleaded with the Taliban to release her parents without further delay. Last month, a Taliban spokesman said the couple, who hold Afghan passports, would be released 'soon'. Describing the British couple, the employee said: 'They are the most honourable people I have ever met in my life. Taliban authorities have banned post-primary education for girls and women, restricted employment and blocked access to parks and other public places.