Italian PM condemns ally Trump over ‘unacceptable’ Pope criticism
Italy's prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the "very weak" Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church
Pontiff makes first papal visit to country as he starts 11-day tour that will also include stops in Cameroon and Angola
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for the first papal visit to the country, calling for peace on the opening stop of a tour of Africa that signals the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic church.
The 11-day trip, which will include stops in Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, is the longest by Pope Leo since being elected to the papacy in May last year.
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Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
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Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
Peru extends voting for president into Monday after chaos at polling stations
Lack of ballot papers and defective computers disrupt election that Keiko Fujimori appears to be leading
Peruvians will have to wait at least until the end of Monday to know the result of the presidential election held on Sunday, after the voting process descended into chaos in some polling stations due to a lack of ballot papers or defective computers.
In an unprecedented move, Peru’s electoral agency ONPE announced on Sunday night that it would extend voting for an extra day to allow tens of thousands of Peruvians in the country and abroad, who had been unable to vote, to cast their ballots.
Continue reading...Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
UN concerned as opposition retakes a strategic town in South Sudan – AP News
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Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz: Why it’s war’s latest major escalation
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Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia to a muted welcome – Reuters
- Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia to a muted welcome Reuters
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- Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for a low-key, privately funded visit AP News
- Harry and Meghan accused of cashing in on Australia trip The Times
IDF says 250 Hezbollah fighters killed in minutes in April 8 strikes – The Jerusalem Post
- IDF says 250 Hezbollah fighters killed in minutes in April 8 strikes The Jerusalem Post
- ‘I Can’t Endure This’: Inside a Bombarded City in Southern Lebanon The New York Times
- IDF assesses over 250 Hezbollah operatives were killed in last week's deadly strikes across Lebanon The Times of Israel
- Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father's funeral Reuters
- U.S.-Iran Cease-fire IDF Says It Killed Over 250 Hezbollah Militants in Lebanon Offensive Haaretz
Pakistan eyes narrow window to resuscitate US-Iran talks after breakdown
US and Iran end marathon Islamabad talks without agreement, leaving fragile ceasefire under growing strain.
Hungary Won’t Block €90 Billion EU Loan to Kyiv, Magyar Says – Bloomberg.com
- Hungary Won’t Block €90 Billion EU Loan to Kyiv, Magyar Says Bloomberg.com
- Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war BBC
- Ukraine war briefing: Hungary’s new leader says he would ask Putin to end the killing in Ukraine The Guardian
- After election win, Magyar says he'd ask Putin to end the Ukraine war: 'It would be nice to end the killing' PBS
- Magyar keeps door open to Russian energy despite EU phase-out plans Euronews.com
IDF says close to capturing Hezbollah’s historic Bint Jbeil stronghold – The Times of Israel
- IDF says close to capturing Hezbollah’s historic Bint Jbeil stronghold The Times of Israel
- A Hezbollah commander describes battling Israel in Lebanon NPR
- Five rockets launched by Hezbollah at Karmiel area; four intercepted, one hits open area The Times of Israel
- Israel and Hezbollah clash in strategic Lebanese village ahead of official talks AP News
- IDF: Within a few days, there won't be major fights left in Lebanon The Jerusalem Post
Kremlin says it hopes for pragmatic ties with new Hungarian leadership after Orban defeat – Reuters
- Kremlin says it hopes for pragmatic ties with new Hungarian leadership after Orban defeat Reuters
- Orbán’s Defeat Shows What Trump’s Opponents Keep Doing Wrong Politico
- Hungary's election winner Magyar says to suspend state media news broadcast Reuters
- Orban Loss in Hungary Is a Big Moment for the E.U. Here’s Why. The New York Times
- Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable The Atlantic
Southport killer’s parents failed in ‘moral duty’ to report son – BBC
- Southport killer's parents failed in 'moral duty' to report son BBC
- Southport attack blamed on ‘catastrophic’ failures by agencies and killer’s ‘irresponsible’ parents The Guardian
- UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class WRAL
- Axel Rudakubana is a monster of the British state’s making Yahoo
- U.K. knife attack that killed 3 girls in Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented, inquiry finds CBS News
Von der Leyen uses Orbán defeat to push for end of veto in EU foreign policy – politico.eu
- Von der Leyen uses Orbán defeat to push for end of veto in EU foreign policy politico.eu
- Hungary's election winner Magyar says he does not back Ukraine's fast-track EU entry Reuters
- EU ties €35bn fund release to Hungary’s break with Orbán era Financial Times
- Hungary Won’t Block €90 Billion EU Loan to Kyiv, Magyar Says Bloomberg.com
- Von der Leyen aims at 'swift' progress with Magyar after electoral win Euronews.com