Pope Leo XIV Live Updates: Pope Celebrates First Mass in Sistine Chapel
Robert Francis Prevost, the Chicago-born cardinal selected on Thursday as the new pope, is descended from Creole people of color from New
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Video of 2020 Beirut port explosion misrepresented as Huthi missile attack on Israel
Yemen’s Huthi rebels have fired numerous missiles at Israel since the war on Gaza began, and while most have been intercepted, one
Trump Threatens More Sanctions on Russia if It Does Not Agree to an Extended Truce
President Trump said the United States would impose sanctions on Russia if it did not accept an extended cease-fire in its war
Ukraine says it uncovered a Hungarian espionage network, two suspects arrested
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s main security agency said Friday it had arrested two people on suspicion of spying for Hungary by
Why India and Pakistan are, once again, on the brink of war
New Delhi — A deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir’s picturesque Pahalgam area in April has brought India and Pakistan once again to the brink
After Spain’s blackout, questions about renewable energy are back
MADRID (AP) — FOR FRIDAY 0500GMT The massive power outage that hit the Iberian peninsula on April 28 has reignited a debate
how to order the freshest Mother’s Day flowers
Melbourne florist Jane Marx, founder of same-day delivery service The Beautiful Bunch, is preparing to send more than 1,000 bouquets this Mother’s
Disney to Build First New Theme Park in 15 Years
Get ready for Disney magic in the Middle East! For the first time in 15 years, Disney is set to unveil an
Singapore orders two more submarines from Germany’s TKMS in Kiel
German submarine builder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) intends to build two additional submarines for Singapore. A contract has been signed for the
Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park
A major conservation charity linked to Prince Harry has admitted that human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville, following
Who Is Robert Francis Prevost, the New Pope? What to Know About Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost was elected on Thursday to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics, making him the first pope from the
India claims to have thwarted Pakistan missile and drone strikes
India claimed to have thwarted retaliatory missile and drone strikes launched by Pakistan on Thursday evening, which attempted to hit sites in
Baidu’s Apollo and CAR Inc. Unite for Robo-Rental Service
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) teams up with CAR Inc. to roll out China’s first autonomous car rental service, aiming to transform urban mobility with
Where is the new series filmed?
The fifth series of Race Across the World returned to our screens on Wednesday, along with a brand-new cast this time navigating
Black Smoke at Vatican Signals No New Pope as Conclave Runs Into Second Day: Live Updates
Anticipation had been building in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday morning as people started to think in earnest that the cardinals would
Minimalist Hotels announces plan to add 20 new properties in India
Minimalist Hotels has announced an expansion plan to add 20 new properties across India over the next two years. The lifestyle hotel
Live Updates: Black Smoke Signals That Cardinals Still Haven’t Chosen a Pope
Anticipation had been building in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday morning as people started to think in earnest that the cardinals would
Pakistan says it downed 25 Indian drones after attacks escalate tensions
Pakistan’s military says it shot down 25 Indian drones that entered its airspace, as hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours continue to spiral
Victory Day in Russian-Occupied Ukraine: A Muted Celebration
The Russian soldiers who occupy Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine seemed excited about the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, the Russian holiday that
Posts claiming ‘low’ Australia voter turnout share preliminary figures
Australia has consistently seen poll turnouts of around 90 percent or more since the country enforced compulsory voting a century ago. Posts
Agatha Christie, Who Died in 1976, Will See You in Class
Agatha Christie is dead. But Agatha Christie also just started teaching a writing class. “I must confess,” she says, in a cut-glass
How Long Will the Conclave Take?
No one knows how long the conclave will last. There is no formal time limit: until two-thirds of the 133 voting Roman
Image shows Indian plane crash in 2024, not ‘jet downed by Pakistan’
Pakistan said it had shot down five Indian jets on May 7, 2025 during the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in
Xi’s Visit to Russia Complicates China’s Courtship of Europe
As Donald J. Trump has injected chaos into the world by roiling America’s alliances and threatening economic turmoil with his wall of
Is Ivory Coast’s red card politics an own goal for democracy?
Even a stellar international business career cannot prepare you for the hard realities of politics in Ivory Coast, where some are questioning
Judge Says Trump Plan to Send Migrants to Libya Would Violate Court Order
A federal judge said on Wednesday that the deportation of immigrants by the Trump administration to Libya would be in violation of
Airstrikes Pound Gaza as Israel Announces Plans to Displace More Residents
Airstrikes pounded the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing dozens of people, health officials said, as Israel reaffirmed its plans to capture more
Far-left South African politician says the UK denied him a visa to speak at Cambridge University
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A far-left South African politician renowned for his anti-West rhetoric accused U.K. authorities Wednesday of denying
The Switch to deliver single drives for LNG dual-fuel tankers
The Switch, a provider of power electronics for the marine industry, has secured a contract to supply single drives for shaft generators
The Internet Can’t Resist the Conclave (the Real Thing)
Follow live updates on the conclave to elect a new pope. The conclave is one of the world’s most solemn, sacred and
Are India or Pakistan telling the truth about attacks?
Competing press briefings. Divergent claims. And conflicting narratives. As Indian attacks on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir early in the morning on May
Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins at the Vatican: Live Updates
Guesses about who the next Roman Catholic pope will be often prove inaccurate. Before the selection of Pope Francis in 2013, many
Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov says he wants to quit his job but needs Putin’s permission
Ramzan Kadyrov said he’s asked Putin to be allowed to step aside as Chechen leader. Kadyrov has previously hinted at the move,
Second U.S. Navy Jet in 2 Weeks Is Lost Off the U.S.S. Truman
For the second time in less than two weeks, a United States Navy fighter jet from the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman
Gang who smuggled thousands of ants sentenced in Kenya
A Kenyan court has sentenced four men to one year in prison or pay a fine of $7,700 (£5,800) for trying to
Friedrich Merz Has a Tough Job as Germany’s Chancellor. It Just Got Tougher.
Friedrich Merz’s party won Germany’s national election in late February. After weeks of coalition negotiations, Mr. Merz finally made it to the
Slovakia’s leader rejects an EU plan to halt Russian natural gas imports by the end of 2027
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s populist leader on Wednesday blasted a European Union plan to halt imports of Russian natural gas by
Where did India hit Pakistan? Mapping Operation Sindoor and border strikes
Just after midnight on Wednesday, India’s army launched Operation Sindoor, hitting nine sites it described as “terrorist infrastructure” in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered
India vs. Pakistan Is Also U.S. vs. China When It Comes to Arms Sales
The last time India and Pakistan faced off in a military confrontation, in 2019, U.S. officials detected enough movement in the nuclear
Those devoted to bullfighting in Mexico feel recent bans harm a sacred tradition
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico (AP) — Mexican matador Diego Silveti performs a ritual ahead of each bullfight. In each hotel room where he dresses