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Today's headlines: Imee Marcos & Lito Lapid, Pope Francis, Michelle Trachtenberg

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 

• Imee, Lito Lapid banned from joining future Panagbenga parades

The Panagbenga ‘Politicians’ will now be banned from joining Baguio’s flower festival, whether it’s an election year or not. 

• Foreign student of int’l school kidnapped, rescued in crime involving ex-POGOs

Authorities say a kidnapped foreign student of an international school was rescued Tuesday night, February 26. The kidnapper left the child in the middle of a street in Parañaque City.

• Pope Francis shows further improvement, no longer has kidney issue 

The Vatican says Pope Francis has shown ‘further, slight improvement’ in his health condition. It is seen as a sign of progress as the 88-year-old Pope battles double pneumonia. 

• Dozens of delegates walk out of Russia’s speech to UN rights council

Delegates walk out of Russia’s speech to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday, February 26, in support of Ukraine.

• Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor, dead at 39

American actor Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and  ‘Gossip Girl,’ passed away on Wednesday, February 26. -Rappler.com