‘Conclave Fever’ in Rome, and India Strikes Pakistan

Plus, your chance at island living. 

On Today’s Episode:

The Vote for the Next Pope Is Also a Referendum on Francis, by Jason Horowitz and Motoko Rich

India Strikes Pakistan, Which Vows to Respond, by Salman Masood, Mujib Mashal and Hari Kumar

Trump Says the U.S. Will Cease Strikes on Houthi Militants, by Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Vivian Nereim

Trump Administration Plans to Send Migrants to Libya on a Military Flight, by Eric Schmitt, Hamed Aleaziz, Maggie Haberman and Michael Crowley

Trump Officials to Meet With Chinese Counterparts Amid Trade Standoff, by Ana Swanson

E.P.A. Plans to Shut Down the Energy Star Program, by Lisa Friedman and Rebecca F. Elliott

Unique Offer on Remote Scottish Island Draws ‘Dreamers and Schemers’, by Ephrat Livni

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