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Pope Leo says spat with Trump is not focus of his Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday “it’s not in my interest” to debate US President Donald Trump, insisting his trip to Africa is focused on peacebuilding rather than any personal clash.

Pope Leo says spat with Trump is not focus of his Africa trip
Africa|Arts|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Tens of thousands gather outside Angolan capital for Pope Leo Mass

Large crowds gathered on Sunday in a field in Kilamba close to Angola's capital Luanda for a Mass with Pope Leo in what is expected to be one of

Tens of thousands gather outside Angolan capital for Pope Leo Mass
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions

Global finance leaders, whipsawed by Middle East war news, came to grips this past week with their inability to

IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors pile into US stocks as 'TINA' revival knocks 'TIARA' trades

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire in early April appears to have revived so-called TINA ("There Is No Alternative") trades, driven by peace hopes,

Investors pile into US stocks as 'TINA' revival knocks 'TIARA' trades
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job

Senior Cabinet ministers are rallying around U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose leadership is under threat

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job
Economy|World

The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

Iran has reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and has warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect

The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade
Europe|Sports|World

Premier League title race ready for defining match as Man City hosts Arsenal

It’s a huge day in the Premier League title race with Arsenal travelling to Manchester City in a meeting between the top two

Premier League title race ready for defining match as Man City hosts Arsenal
Economy|Political|World

Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration

Iran has doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place

Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration
Political|World

Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports

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Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports
Business|Europe|Political|World

Lukashenko says meeting with Trump possible once 'big deal' is ready

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he would be ready to meet U.S. President Donald Trump once a "big deal" between the two countries has been prepared.

Lukashenko says meeting with Trump possible once 'big deal' is ready
Sports|Technology|World

A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record

A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads the polls

Bulgarians went to the polls on Sunday in the eighth parliamentary election in five years, with the clear frontrunner, pro-Russian

Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads the polls
Australia|Crime|World

Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes

Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with ​war crimes related to Afghanistan deployments more than a decade ago, on

Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit

Four decades after the nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Chernobyl power plant, wildlife is thriving again in what became the exclusion zone created by the forced mass evacuations of the population

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener

Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series

Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener
Political|World

The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again

Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and fired on a tanker attempting to pass the waterway

The Latest: Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again
Asia|World

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war
Africa|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Angola's leaders to “break the cycles of interests” that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title

Real Sociedad has beaten Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title

Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title
Sports|US|World

Matt Fitzpatrick overcomes slow start and leads Scheffler by 3 shots at Hilton Head

Matt Fitzpatrick had a slow start that let Scottie Scheffler back into the mix at the RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick overcomes slow start and leads Scheffler by 3 shots at Hilton Head
Arts|Business|Finance|Political|World

Construction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says

A U.S. appeals court is allowing construction to continue on President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom

Construction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says
Business|Environment|Finance|Travel|US|World

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board

The U.S. Coast Guard says an airplane search crew has spotted an overturned ship matching the description of a cargo vessel that went missing with six people on board near the western Pacific territory of Saipan

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board
Political|World

Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks

Iran is not ready for new face-to-face talks with the U.S., according to a senior Iranian official

Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks
Business|Crime|US|World

US Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to probe of former CIA director, CNN reports

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US Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to probe of former CIA director, CNN reports