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What the Christians of the Holy Land expect from Pope Leo XIV
We hope to see in the new pope a father who will stand by our side and protect us from oppression.
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Pope Leo XIV ‘deeply saddened’ by Gaza, calls for aid and a ceasefire
In his first Sunday address, Pope Leo XIV has appealed to world powers for ‘no more war.'
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Iran says fourth round of ‘difficult’ nuclear talks with US ends in Oman
Foreign minister says civilian enrichment cannot be subjected to any deal as Tehran and Washington set for more talks.
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Trump offers to work with India, Pakistan on Kashmir ‘solution’
US president offers to mediate between nuclear-armed neighbours days after his administration helps broker a ceasefire.
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Heavy rains cause flooding in Somalia’s Mogadishu, killing seven
Heavy rains trigger flooding that damages roads, homes and key infrastructure in Mogadishu.
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Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk says she will continue to pursue her case
Student freed from US detention after writing Gaza opinion piece says she has 'faith in American system of justice'.
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Bangladesh bans activities of Awami League, the party of ousted PM Hasina
The move comes after a call for a commission to investigate the killing of protesters and establish national unity.
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Week in Pictures: From India-Pakistan fighting to V-E Day anniversary
A roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Resistance and extractivism: Inside Carrara, Italy’s home of white marble
In a place where natural beauty and industrial extraction collide, people are fighting for a town threatened by decline.
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The race for rare earths
The struggle to obtain rare earth elements is fast becoming a national security issue.
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Edwards, Timberwolves overcome Warriors in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead
Anthony Edwards leads a late rally as the Minnesota Timberwolves surge past Golden State Warriors to win Game 3.
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Freed Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk thanks supporters after her release
Turkish PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk has been released six weeks after she was held in an immigration detention centre.
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India and Pakistan are “keen to avoid further escalationâ€
“Both India and Pakistan would not have wanted this to escalate."
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‘Difficult ceasefire’: Guns silent, but will the India-Pakistan truce hold?
While residents along India's border areas remain on the edge, experts say the fragile peace does not promise much.
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Albania votes in general elections as PM Edi Rama seeks a fourth term
A weary electorate votes in parliamentary elections after campaign dominated by EU hopes and political corruption.
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At least 21 die in Sri Lanka after bus carrying pilgrims veers off cliff
The accident takes place near the town of Kotmale, about 140km (86 miles) east of Colombo.
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UFC 315: Della Maddalena defeats Muhammad in welterweight title fight
Jack Della Maddalena upsets Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision to win welterweight title at UFC 315 in Montreal.
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Putin proposes direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul on May 15
Offer comes after European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day truce to start on Monday.
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Israel capitalises as Gaza fatigue sets in
Israel eyes full Gaza occupation. Plus, justice plays out as primetime radio drama in Ghana.
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Will the truce between India and Pakistan resolve differences over Kashmir?
A ceasefire is agreed after four days of their most fierce military conflict in this century.
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