Rare discovery: A 2,000-year-old Roman basilica beneath London
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a two-story Roman basilica dating back about 2,000 years, beneath an office building in London. The limestone foundations of a grand building where Roman officials made important political and legal decisions.
The basilica was part of the Roman forum. Experts describe it as one of the most important archaeological finds in London in recent years, emphasizing that it played a key role in the economic and social life of the ancient city.
Pope Francis to be hospitalized for bronchitis
Pope Francis will be hospitalized on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said. He was diagnosed with the illness last week but has continued to hold meetings at his Vatican residence.
The pope has had several health problems in recent months, including long bouts of bronchitis. He has also been injured twice in falls - first to his chin in December and then to his right arm last month. His condition has often been in the spotlight because of his age and his medical history, having had part of his lung removed when he was young.
Hamas to release three Israeli hostages
Hamas has announced the names of three Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday, after days of tension that threatened the Gaza ceasefire. They are Sasha Troufanov, 29, Sagui Dekel Chen, 36, and Yair Horn, 46.
The three were kidnapped on October 7 from Kibbutz Nir Oz during attacks by Palestinian militants that killed about 1,200 people in southern Israel. Their families described the news as "great joy" after almost 500 days in captivity.
Macron: Negotiations on Ukraine would be bad news for everyone
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that peace talks in Ukraine should not lead to an agreement that implies surrender, as that would be bad news for everyone, including the United States.
His statement follows a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, where the two leaders discussed the possibility of talks to end the war in Ukraine. Macron supported Trump's idea that Europe should take more responsibility for Ukraine's security. "What Trump is saying is that the burden is on Europe. And I say, yes, it is our responsibility to take it on," he said in an interview with the Financial Times.
