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Luis Antonio Tagle: The 'Asian Francis' contending for papacy

Asia's front-runner for the papacy, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines, is a charismatic moderate often dubbed the "Asian Francis".

Luis Antonio Tagle: The 'Asian Francis' contending for papacy

How Kenya blocked viewing of BBC's film of police shooting protesters

How Kenya blocked viewing of BBC's film of police shooting protesters

Sudan paramilitaries shell famine-hit camp, kill over 20

Sudan paramilitaries shell famine-hit camp, kill over 20

Congress passes 'revenge porn' ban, sending it to Trump

Congress passes 'revenge porn' ban, sending it to Trump

Military says 26 killed in Nigeria as truck hits IED

At least 26 people were killed Monday when a truck drove over a roadside bomb in northeast Nigeria near the border with Cameroon, a military source told AFP.

Military says 26 killed in Nigeria as truck hits IED

Volvo Cars launches Sh250.8 billion cost-cutting plan

Volvo Cars, owned by Chinese group Geely, posted a net profit of one billion kronor for the first three months of 2025, down 73 percent from the same period last year.

Volvo Cars launches Sh250.8 billion cost-cutting plan

PSG hope to have Dembele firing against Arsenal today

Paris Saint-Germain’s chances of beating Arsenal and reaching the Champions League final may depend to a large extent on Ousmane Dembele.

PSG hope to have Dembele firing against Arsenal today

White House slams Amazon over 'hostile' plan to display tariff effect on prices

The White House on Tuesday slammed Amazon over reports it would soon tell consumers how much US President Donald Trump's tariffs have contributed to the price tag on its goods.

White House slams Amazon over 'hostile' plan to display tariff effect on prices

Cavaliers scorch Heat as Warriors hit Rockets

The Cleveland Cavaliers thrashed the Miami Heat to cruise into the next round of the NBA playoffs on Monday as the Golden State Warriors battled past the Houston Rockets.

Cavaliers scorch Heat as Warriors hit Rockets

'Destroyed a whole family': Kyiv teens mourn friend killed in Russian strike

At Kyiv's towering crematorium, baby-faced teenagers wept over the coffin of their friend, a 17-year-old killed with his parents by a Russian missile strike.

'Destroyed a whole family': Kyiv teens mourn friend killed in Russian strike

Trump trade war dominates BRICS meeting in Brazil

The meeting comes at a critical moment for the world economy after the International Monetary Fund slashed growth forecasts over the impact of the US leader's sweeping new tariffs.

Trump trade war dominates BRICS meeting in Brazil

Canadians seek to 'send a message' to Trump

In a sign of the importance of this election, a record seven million Canadians cast a ballot in advance voting.

Canadians seek to 'send a message' to Trump

Canada's Carney: A political newcomer who says he's best in a crisis

Carney secured a term as prime minister despite having never served in parliament, which is unprecedented in Canadian history.

Canada's Carney: A political newcomer who says he's best in a crisis

Carney's Liberals win Canada election defined by Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney won Canada's election Monday, local media projected, leading his Liberal Party to a new term in power

Carney's Liberals win Canada election defined by Trump

Deported mothers of US-born children suffering from trauma

The expulsions last week from the southern state of Louisiana come as US President Donald Trump takes a hard-line approach to migration.

Deported mothers of US-born children suffering from trauma

Arteta faces Champions League battle against mentor Enrique

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will have to beat one of the most influential figures in his football life when the Gunners face Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Arteta faces Champions League battle against mentor Enrique

Kenya's desperate need for more snake antivenom

Experts worry that by using traditional snakebite remedies, patients are losing precious time but they are popular because antivenom treatments are expensive.

Kenya's desperate need for more snake antivenom

Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza

Amnesty International on Tuesday accused Israel of committing a "live-streamed genocide" by forcibly displacing most Gazans and deliberately creating a humanitarian catastrophe.

Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool's Egyptian King

Salah scored his 28th goal of the season last weekend as Liverpool equalled Manchester United's record of 20 English top-flight titles.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool's Egyptian King

Yamal Stardust could give Barca edge over Inter Milan

Yamal's Spark could tip the balance for Barcelona against Inter Milan.

Yamal Stardust could give Barca edge over Inter Milan

Massive power cut stops play for the day at Madrid Open

Spain halts rail traffic amid massive power outage that has affected parts of Portugal and France; Madrid Open tennis game interrupted by power cut.

Massive power cut stops play for the day at Madrid Open

Canada votes for new government to take on Trump

Canada elects a new government on Monday to confront annexation threats from the United States and deal directly with President Donald Trump, whose trade war has defined the campaign.

Canada votes for new government to take on Trump

Yemen's Huthi rebel media says 68 killed in US strikes on migrant centre

Huthi rebel-controlled media in Yemen said Monday that US strikes targeted a migrant detention centre in the movement's stronghold of Saada, killing at least 68 people.

Yemen's Huthi rebel media says 68 killed in US strikes on migrant centre

Who, what, why and when: An expert's view on the conclave

The announcement of the date for a conclave kicks off a process that could see a successor to Pope Francis elected by the end of next week.

Who, what, why and when: An expert's view on the conclave

Fighting flares in east DR Congo despite Rwanda truce push

Fierce fighting between the Congolese army and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has flared up again in the troubled east despite truce talks between the two neighbours.

Fighting flares in east DR Congo despite Rwanda truce push

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe wins men's London marathon

Assefa finished well clear of Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei.

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe wins men's London marathon

25 killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast

Fires were still blazing on Sunday after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port the day before, killing at least 25 people and leaving hundreds more injured.

25 killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast

Five games that won Liverpool the Premier League

Liverpool are the 2024/25 English Premier League champions after beating Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield with four games to spare; it’s their 20th league title.

Five games that won Liverpool the Premier League

Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: Pope Francis's final resting place

The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the center of Rome that already holds the tombs of seven popes.

Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: Pope Francis's final resting place

Uganda declares end of 6th Ebola outbreak

Uganda declared the end of an Ebola virus outbreak Saturday, which has killed at least two people in the east African nation since late January.

Uganda declares end of 6th Ebola outbreak

Pope buried in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore basilica

Pope Francis buried at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, his favorite church, after a funeral mass attended by more than 250,000 people; he died on Monday.

Pope buried in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore basilica

Faith Kipyegon narrowly misses 1000m world record in Xiamen DL

Faith Kipyegon came within 0.23sec of breaking a decades-old world record in the women's 1000m, finishing in 2min 29.21sec.

Faith Kipyegon narrowly misses 1000m world record in Xiamen DL

Francis's funeral to be grand farewell to 'pope of the poor'

Some of the mourners waited overnight for a place and rushed into St Peter's Square when the metal barriers were opened at 6:00 am (0400 GMT).

Francis's funeral to be grand farewell to 'pope of the poor'

Pope Francis's funeral: What happens when?

The ceremony should last about 90 minutes, with 224 cardinals and 750 priests and bishops in attendance.

Pope Francis's funeral: What happens when?

Crowds applaud Pope's coffin as Vatican funeral begins

At least 200,000 people are at the Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral, with some waiting overnight for a seat; US President Trump and Britain’s Prince William among key guests.

Crowds applaud Pope's coffin as Vatican funeral begins

Trump, Zelensky meet on sidelines of pope's funeral

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met briefly at Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday.

Trump, Zelensky meet on sidelines of pope's funeral

Francis laid to rest as 400,000 mourn pope 'with an open heart'

The Vatican said 400,000 people packed St Peter's Square and lined the streets of Rome for the funeral of the first Latin American leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

Francis laid to rest as 400,000 mourn pope 'with an open heart'

Israel's Netanyahu offers condolences after Pope's death

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered condolences on behalf of Israel following the death of Pope Francis.

Israel's Netanyahu offers condolences after Pope's death

Maradona was 'very difficult patient', surgeon tells death trial

Diego Maradona was a "very difficult patient" who had to be coaxed into treatment, a surgeon told the trial of seven health professionals accused of criminal negligence.

Maradona was 'very difficult patient', surgeon tells death trial

Real Madrid's Camavinga set to miss rest of season with injury

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is set to miss the rest of the season after he was diagnosed with a groin injury on Thursday.

Real Madrid's Camavinga set to miss rest of season with injury

Ruto among African Heads of State to attend Pope Francis' funeral

President Ruto among 12 African Heads of State set to attend Pope Francis' funeral tomorrow, Vatican confirms; others include Joao Lourenco (Angola).

Ruto among African Heads of State to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Vatican braces for huge crowds ahead of Pope's funeral

Many of the 50 Heads of State and 10 monarchs attending Saturday's ceremony in St Peter's Square, including US President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelensky, are expected to arrive on Friday.

Vatican braces for huge crowds ahead of Pope's funeral

Kenya failing to tackle record-high femicides, activists say

Femicide typically refers to murders by a partner, spouse or family member in which the victim's gender plays a key role.

Kenya failing to tackle record-high femicides, activists say

'White flag': Pope leaves bitter legacy in Ukraine

As Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis, many Ukrainians will remember him bitterly for failing to blame Russia for its invasion and calling for Ukraine to raise the "white flag".

'White flag': Pope leaves bitter legacy in Ukraine

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