Here are the latest world news updates:

• Pope Francis sends message from hospital: The Pope has sent a message from his hospital bed as Vatican sources provide updates on his condition. He is reportedly responding well to treatment for pneumonia1.

• Ukraine-Russia conflict developments:

  • President Trump claims Starmer and Macron have "done nothing" to end the war and that Zelenskyy has "no cards" left to negotiate2.
  • Canada opposes Russia's return to G7, according to their ambassador2.
  • The US has offered a draft UN resolution that falls short of demanding immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine1.

• Israel-Hamas conflict:

  • Six Israeli hostages were released by Hamas on Saturday1.
  • The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was delayed for several hours following the hostage release1.

• Cyclone aftermath: Islanders are reportedly "starving" after a huge cyclone, with fears that up to 1,000 people may have died2.

• German elections: While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party may perform well, it's unlikely to be part of the next government1.

• NATO preparations: The alliance is rehearsing for a theoretical invasion of Europe, as President Trump appears to pivot away from Ukraine and NATO allies1.