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Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning for Catholic Church
Excited crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope. -
China's Xi stands with Putin at Russia's Victory Day parade
Putin used his speech to tie Russia's three-year war in Ukraine to the war against Nazi Germany 80 years ago. -
Two Hungarians detained over alleged spy plot in Ukraine
Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about air defences. -
US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals
It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US. -
Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China
First Moon samples collected in nearly 50 years and loaned by China for the first time are now in the UK. -
Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045
Microsoft founder said he will speed up his charitable giving - and accused Elon Musk and Doge of "killing children" through aid cuts. -
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?
Pope Leo XIV has supported his predecessor and focus will turn on whether he continues Church reforms. -
Israeli forces close UN-run schools in East Jerusalem
The action, which affects hundreds of Palestinian pupils, comes after an Israeli ban on Unrwa this year. -
Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park
African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville. -
Turkey moves to silence jailed Erdogan rival by blocking account on X
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.