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The White House has filed a court brief arguing that journalists' access to the president is a 'privilege' rather than a right, as it defends its ban on outlets including CNN, Politico and MS NOW. The filing, reported by The New York Times, is drawing criticism from press freedom advocates who say it threatens the First Amendment and the public's ability to hold the administration accountable.

Pope Leo XIV said that defending life "is not entering into politics," pushing back against the idea that speaking on the sanctity of life is a partisan act. The remarks, carried by Rome Reports, frame the protection of human life as a moral duty rather than a political position, reigniting debate over the Church's role in public policy discussions.

Roy Keane has taken aim at a former Manchester City player who defended what he called cheating in football, according to Metro. The pundit criticised the defence of such behaviour, continuing his reputation for blunt assessments of the modern game. The exchange has drawn attention among football fans debating standards of sportsmanship.

Milan Fashion Week is in the spotlight with new collections from Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta and Jil Sander, covered by the New York Times' style desk. The shows are drawing attention as part of the spring-summer season previews, with editors and fashion watchers weighing in on the direction each house is taking.

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute has published a piece by Joe Varner arguing that Canada urgently needs a military space strategy to protect its Arctic interests. The article, appearing in the institute's Inside Policy publication, frames space capabilities as critical to defending Canadian sovereignty in the northern region amid growing strategic competition. It adds to ongoing debate in Canada about defence spending and Arctic security.