Pope Francis expected to leave hospital on Saturday
The Vatican said the 86-year-old pontiff had a pizza and baptised a baby after recovering from a bout of bronchitis.
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Colombia raises threat level for deadly Nevado del Ruiz volcano
Authorities report a spike in seismic activity, including rock fracturing and earthquakes, around the snow-capped peak.
California to phase out diesel truck use in bid for cleaner air
California will require nearly half of all heavy truck sales to be electric by 2035 as the state aims to cut emissions.
Tunisia to cut water supplies to citizens overnight amid drought
The drought-hit country announced other tight restrictions on water usage as it braces for another baking summer.
Spanish PM urges China’s Xi to speak with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez praises parts of China's 12-point proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Italy temporarily blocks ChatGPT over data privacy concerns
Italy is the first Western country to take such action against the popular artificial intelligence chatbot.
NY prosecutor slams ‘baseless’ claim Trump charges are political
Manhattan district attorney's office reiterates that Republicans in Congress have no right to intervene in a local case.
Canada approves multibillion-dollar Rogers-Shaw telecoms deal
Massive takeover deal, first struck in 2021, faced challenges from Canada's antitrust agency and consumer advocates.
Palestine advocates see opportunity in Biden-Netanyahu discord
Washington's criticism of Israel not about Palestinians but can lead to questioning of US-Israel ties, analysts say.
Stampede at Ramadan food distribution centre kills 11 in Pakistan
Women and children die when people panic and push each other to collect food in Karachi, officials say.
Belarus might host strategic nuclear weapons, says Lukashenko
Russia's main ally ups the ante and rails at the West in an hours-long televised address.
Who’s who in the Trump hush-money investigation
A look at the key figures at the centre of former US President Donald Trump’s New York criminal case.
Plunging coca prices create ‘humanitarian emergency’ in Colombia
Advocates say farmers are ‘going hungry’ as the illicit drug market shifts to synthetic products and other countries.
What is an indictment? All to know about Donald Trump’s case
All the key questions surrounding former US president's legal case answered.
Why is Sweden left behind in the Nordic NATO bid?
Turkey becomes the final member to ratify Finland's application to join the bloc as Sweden's path remains unclear.
Palestinians in Gaza condemn Israeli occupation on Land Day
Hundreds take part in annual commemorative event demonstrating Palestinian commitment to resisting Israeli occupation.
Crew members missing after Gulf of Guinea pirate attack
The hijacked ship has been found abandoned, but an unknown number of its crew is still missing.
Reactions to Donald Trump’s indictment
The charges come as Trump seeks the Republican nomination to run again in 2024.
Russian ‘invasion was wrong’: Views from China on war in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, some in China have abandoned their initial support for Russia and Putin.
Hundreds Of Passengers Have Said They Were Sexually Assaulted On Cruise Ships. Their Stories Highlight Years Of Lax Security, Critics Say.
Numerous passengers traveling on major cruise lines such as Carnival and Disney say in court documents that they were raped and assaulted — oftentimes by crew members.
