Pope Leo XIV calls Church ‘a beacon to illuminate dark nights’ in first Mass
Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.
People flee homes following India-Pakistan attacks
People have been fleeing their homes in fear as fighting between Indian and Pakistani forces continues.
Russian military parade marks 80 years since victory over Nazis
Putin praises Russian troops' courage in Ukraine during Red Square parade marking 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat.
Trump floats cutting Chinese tariffs from 145% to 80% before weekend talks
Meeting aimed at de-escalating trade war after Chinese exports beat expectations despite slump in trade
Donald Trump has floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% before a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war.
Top US officials are expected to meet a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first significant talks between the two nations since Trump provoked a trade war with stiff tariffs on imports.
Continue reading...Europe throws support behind Ukraine special tribunal to prosecute Russia – Reuters
- Europe throws support behind Ukraine special tribunal to prosecute Russia Reuters
- EU Poised to Set Up Court to Prosecute Putin, Kremlin Officials Bloomberg.com
- EU and Ukraine launch special tribunal to prosecute Putin’s war crimes politico.eu
- EU diplomats honor fallen soldiers in Lviv, pledge more Ukraine support The Kyiv Independent
- What is the special tribunal for Ukraine that world leaders have backed? AP News
Putin Parades China, North Korea Ties in Victory Day Show of Force – WSJ
- Putin Parades China, North Korea Ties in Victory Day Show of Force WSJ
- Putin Puts on Show of Defiance as Cease-Fire Talks Drag On The New York Times
- Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia's Red Square on Victory Day BBC
- Russia marks 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany NPR
- Russia’s False Euphoria Foreign Affairs
US foundation eyes takeover of Gaza aid
US-backed Gaza foundation proposal aimed to keep aid from Hamas, but critics slam bypass of UN, danger to Palestinians.
Ukraine accuses duo of spying for Hungary
Hungary, whose government maintains support of Russian narratives over war in Ukraine, accused of seeking defence data.
Russia marks 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany – NPR
- Russia marks 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany NPR
- Putin Enlists Russian Pride for War in Ukraine During Moscow Parade The New York Times
- Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia's Red Square on Victory Day BBC
- Russia exudes confidence at parade marking 80 years since Nazi defeat The Washington Post
- Russia’s False Euphoria Foreign Affairs
Russia holds Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany – ABC News
- Russia holds Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany ABC News
- Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia's Red Square on Victory Day BBC
- Putin Aims to Project Power at Military Parade Marking Victory Over Nazi Germany The New York Times
- Chinese troops march with Russian forces as Xi joins Putin for Victory Day parade The Guardian
- Putin, Xi and friendly world leaders celebrate Russia’s Victory Day at Moscow Parade CNN
Ukraine arrests two over alleged Hungarian spy plot
Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about military defences on its border with Hungary.
Watch: Pope Leo XIV’s first Mass as pontiff
Cardinals joined the newly appointed pope in the Sistine Chapel, in a service that began with a prayer.
‘The whole country is proud’: Chinese snooker fans hail Zhao Xintong triumph
Crowning of country’s first world champion set to give fresh boost to sport that has boomed in popularity in China
Chain smoking under the fluorescent lights of a cavernous billiards hall in Beijing, Brother Yuan can’t stop smiling. The previous day, along with 150 million other people across China, he had been at home watching the snooker world championships final. Now he’s with his fellow cue-heads, celebrating the win of China’s first snooker world champion, Zhao Xintong.
“He’s a great role model for young people in China,” Yuan, 55, says of the generation Z upstart who on Monday claimed snooker’s top prize. “He’s bringing the excitement back.”
Continue reading...How a park ranger alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree’s fate
Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree.
India-Pakistan tensions: A brief history of conflict
For nearly eight decades, India and Pakistan have experienced near-constant tensions.
UAE denies supplying Sudan paramilitaries with Chinese arms
Abu Dhabi has long rejected accusations that it is arming the RSF in its war with Sudan's military rulers.
India suspends IPL for a week, Pakistan moves T20 league amid conflict
IPL suspended for a week while the PSL moved to United Arab Emirates due to ongoing India and Pakistan conflict.
After minerals deal, Trump approves arms to Ukraine, plays down peace plan
Trump has approved a $310m sale of F-16 parts and support, and told Russia and Ukraine to sort out their own ceasefire.