## Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen at high flow

Authored by apnews.com

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican said.

“The Holy Father’s condition continues to be critical, therefore, as explained yesterday (Friday), the pope is not out of danger,” the statement said.

It was the first time “critical” had been used in a written statement to describe Francis’ condition since he was hospitalized Feb. 14.

AP AUDIO: Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition.

Doctors have said Francis’ condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease.

Meanwhile, the Vatican hierarchy went on the defensive to tamp down rumors and speculation that Francis might decide to resign.

Parolin said such speculation seemed “useless” when what really mattered was the health of Francis, his recovery and return to the Vatican. »

### New DNA evidence frees Hawaii man after 30 years in prison for murder

Authored by cbsnews.com

She ruled that new evidence, including DNA test results, would likely change the outcome of another trial against Gordon Cordeiro.

But he was later found guilty of murder, robbery and attempted murder and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

The judge agreed that the new DNA evidence and new information about gunshot residue would change the results of a later trial. »

### Adam Zivo: Trump is trying to scam Ukraine — allies, beware

Authored by nationalpost.com

Adam Zivo: Trump is trying to scam Ukraine — allies, beware The terms of a recently leaked draft peace deal amounted to an annexation of Ukraine's natural resources.

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Article content Depending on what figure one accepts, the Trump administration’s proposed “partnership” with Ukraine would have siphoned away between two and six times more wealth than inputted aid. »

### US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell Reuters

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Starlink internet terminals have played a crucial role in securing communications in the war in Ukraine.

The deal reportedly sought a 50% stake in Ukraine's natural resources, including critical minerals, oil, and gas, without offering Ukraine any concrete security guarantees.

SpaceX began providing Starlink terminals to Ukraine shortly after the full-scale invasion, giving Kyiv a crucial communications advantage on the battlefield. »

### ‘It’s blackmail’: Ukrainians react to Trump demand for $500bn share of minerals

Authored by theguardian.com

According to the US president, Donald Trump, these underground reserves should now belong to America.

Speaking on Wednesday, shortly before Trump called him “a dictator”, Zelenskyy said he could not “sell Ukraine away”.

Trump has said he wants a share of “rare earths”, a class of 17 minerals. »

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