Pope Leo identifies AI as main challenge in first meeting with cardinals
New pontiff sets out vision, pledging to continue ‘precious legacy' of predecessor Pope Francis.
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China, US hold talks on tariffs in first bid to de-escalate trade war
Analysts have low expectations of a breakthrough, but host Switzerland hopes ‘road map’ will emerge.
Reporting from behind shifting front lines in Myanmar’s civil war
Journalists with the Shan State-based news outlet Shwe Phee Myay continue to report amid civil war and repression.
Could India, Pakistan use nuclear weapons? Here’s what their doctrines say
A full-blown war between India and Pakistan would be the first ever between two nuclear-armed nations.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested during ICE detention centre protest
US attorney says Baraka 'committed trespass' during protest of facility, which he argues opened without proper permits.
World could be witnessing ‘another Nakba’ in Palestine, UN committee warns
Israel's priority is a 'wider colonial expansion', the committee on Israeli practices in occupied territories said.
US reports second air traffic control outage at New Jersey airport
The Trump administration is facing pressure to modernise air traffic control systems and hire more staff.
Mexico is suing Google over ‘Gulf of America’ label, Sheinbaum says
Mexico has called on Google to not change the name of the Gulf of Mexico for US users, despite Trump's executive order.
Gunmen kill 30 during ‘vicious’ attack in southeast Nigeria: Rights group
Attack in Imo State 'shows callous disregard for the sanctity of life', rights group Amnesty International says.
Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk ordered released from ICE detention
The doctoral student, targeted for pro-Palestine article, recounts being 'afraid' and 'crying' during her detention.
Israel intercepts missile launched by Yemen’s Houthis
The incident comes days after Oman said it mediated a ceasefire deal between the US and the Houthi group.
Can India and Pakistan avoid a fourth war over Kashmir?
India and Pakistan exchange deadly fire as tensions escalate over Kashmir.
‘I will run right over you’: New FEMA head issues warning to Trump critics
Acting director David Richardson addressed FEMA after congressional testimony led to the removal of his predecessor.
Who are the armed groups India accuses Pakistan of backing?
What we know about The Resistance Front, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Muhammad and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.
Church must bring light to world’s ‘dark nights’: Pope Leo at first mass
The new head of the Catholic Church will be formally installed as pope at a mass on May 18, the Vatican says.
‘Mindless’ damage: Two convicted of cutting down historic Sycamore Gap tree
In 2023, the pair cut down the almost 200-year-old tree on Hadrian's Wall in northern England.
EU ministers back Ukrainian tribunal to try Russian officials
The tribunal will hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ministers to account for the invasion of Ukraine.
Syria’s Druze divided as sectarian tensions linger after violence
Agreements to halt fighting ease tensions, but fear and mistrust linger among Druze in post-Assad Syria.
Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations as Russia holds Victory Day spectacle
Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.
‘Slippery slope’: How will Pakistan strike India as tensions soar?
Pakistan says it will hit India at time and place it chooses. Experts say military bases could be the next targets.