Officials seal doors of Pope Francis’s personal residence
Senior cardinals have locked and sealed the doors of Pope Francis’s personal residence following his death on Monday.
Detained pro-Palestine student activist meets US senator
A US senator shared a video of his meeting with detained Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi.
Russia’s Putin hints at direct talks with Ukraine
Russian president signals ‘positive’ outlook on bilateral peace talks after Ukraine proposed a 30-day ceasefire.
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Pistons snap record playoff losing streak, win Game 2 against Knicks
Detroit Pistons end their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak with a road victory against the New York Knicks.
Palestinian activist Khalil denied release for son’s birth, wife says
Mahmoud Khalil's wife Noor Abdalla accuses US government of trying to silence pro-Palestinian activism.
Trump backs Hegseth after reports of second Signal chat on Yemen strikes
US president calls latest controversy over defence chief's handling of military information a 'waste of time'.
Why China has warned countries against ‘appeasing’ Trump in trade deals
China is a far bigger trading partner than the US for most countries. That limits what Trump can demand, experts say.
US stocks and dollar tumble as Trump renews attacks on Fed Chair Powell
S&P 500 falls 2.36 percent, while Nasdaq Composite drops 2.55 percent amid fears for central bank's independence.
Haiti is nearing ‘point of no return’ as gang violence surges: UN official
Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last year.
Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze
The Ivy League school has filed suit to halt a US federal freeze on more than $2.2bn in grants.
Wife of former US Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery trial
Nadine Menendez, 58, guilty of bribery and fraud related to using her husband's influence on behalf of Egypt.
What’s the legacy of Pope Francis?
The head of the Roman Catholic Church dies at the Vatican at the age of 88.
Leaders and supporters around the globe react to death of Pope Francis
Leaders and worshippers around the world mourn and pay tribute to the late Pope Francis.
Russia’s Easter truce marred by accusations of attacks in Ukraine
Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine’s cities after a fragile 30-hour Easter truce came to an end.
Sudan’s RSF kill more than 30 in a new attack on Darfur region: Monitor
Residential buildings among structures targeted in renewed attack on city of el-Fasher, activists say.
Pope Francis spoke up for Palestinians until the end
Pope Francis chose to not remain silent on the suffering of the Palestinian people.
Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure: Vatican doctor
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Before he died, Pope Francis called for peace in Gaza. Will anyone listen?
Amid international indifference to the continuing genocide, the pope used his last address to call for a ceasefire.
What does the US military want in Guam, Japan and Hawaii?
The US is targeting China with a military buildup in the Pacific — but some in Japan, Guam and Hawaii are pushing back.
Iran to brief China as it accuses Israel of ‘undermining’ US nuclear talks
Tehran official's Beijing trip comes before third round of talks with the US and follows consultations with Russia.