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Schism with rebel Catholic sect casts a pall over Pope Leo’s visit to France
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for his first papal visit in 18 years, amid a schism with the rebel Catholic sect, Society of S
topicAfghanistan vows to respond after Pakistani air strikes kill four
Afghanistan has vowed to respond after Pakistani air strikes killed four people, according to the Afghan Taliban government. The s
topicWhat we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas
Danny Thomas, 37, founder of Patriot Platform, faces charges after an incident in the English Channel. He alleges left-wing activi
topicCanada’s Carney to attend EU’s State of the Union
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the EU's State of the Union address, amid strengthened ties with the bloc. Carney
topicNorway to give over $9 billion to Ukraine in 2027
Norway will allocate 85 billion Norwegian kroner, approximately $9 billion, to support Ukraine in 2027. This commitment comes as U
topicIndependent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion
The US conflict with Iran has reached a significant financial milestone, with estimates suggesting a cost of at least $38 billion.
topicHundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
A humanitarian crisis persists in Ceuta, with thousands of migrants facing harsh conditions, overcrowding, and limited aid. The Sp
topicTwo Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz Are Attacked as Oil Prices Rise
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have increased despite Iran's threats against shipping, with the US pointing to rising expo
NATO’s Permanent Crisis
The United Nations is facing an existential crisis of funding, relevance, and Security Council gridlock as major powers act unilat
topicTrump orders military to ‘substantially reduce’ joint exercises with South Korea
The US and South Korea have reduced the length and scope of their joint military drills, with the exercises now lasting five days
topicHe pushed MAGA in Latin America. Now he’s accused of ordering a hit.
Fernando Cerimedo, a key figure in promoting the MAGA movement in Latin America, is accused of ordering a hit on his pregnant part
topicRussia is Planning ‘Something Big’ This Year, Sikorski Warns as Escalation Fears Grow
Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warns that Russia is preparing a significant operation this year, potentially escalati
topic"Ask India, Ask Pakistan": Balen Shah's Attack On "Broken" Global Order At UN
Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah urged global leaders to address climate change and a 'broken' multilateral system in his first U
topicUkrainian soldiers solve drone-delivery problem US military has chased for three decades
Ukrainian forces have successfully used drones to deliver robots behind enemy lines, significantly impacting Russian operations. I
topicPope encourages Catholics in deeply secular France to persevere as Paris shuts down for huge Mass
Pope Leo XIV held a massive outdoor Mass in Paris, encouraging French Catholics to persevere in their faith amidst a deeply secula
topicExclusive | Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms
President Donald Trump has rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Iran, telling aides he expects renewed US bombing of Iran
topicMore than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief says
Russia has suffered significant military losses in Ukraine, with estimates suggesting over 500,000 troops killed. The conflict con
topicFire at Senior Living Facility in Chiles Leaves 16 Dead
A late-night fire at a nursing home in Chile has killed 16 elderly residents, with rescue teams saving 10 people. The specific cit
topicBRICS adopts joint declaration, urges 'maximum restraint' in Mideast
BRICS leaders adopted a joint declaration calling for maximum restraint in the Middle East amid escalating tensions between the US
topicPolice find cartel crypto farm hidden in Mexican mountains
Mexican authorities raided a concealed cryptocurrency mining operation in Puebla's mountains, seizing hundreds of specialized GPUs
topicStudent loan terms to be made clearer in England
The UK government will provide clearer guidance on student loan terms in England after facing criticism that current informational
topicIDF soldier filmed shooting Palestinian in leg amid West Bank settler standoff
The Israeli Defense Forces are investigating a video showing a soldier shooting a Palestinian man in the leg during a standoff bet
topicInside Trump and Netanyahu’s Complicated Relationship
The relationship between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu remains complicated as they navigate regional tensions, particularly
topicPanama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
The Panama Canal will reduce ship traffic due to drought conditions caused by El Niño. The canal's water shortage impacts the glob