Vatican schedules funeral of Pope Francis for Saturday
The pontiff's death has set in motion ancient Vatican rites before a new papal election.
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Russia’s Putin hints at direct talks with Ukraine
Kremlin cites 'complexities' after Russian president signals ‘positive’ outlook on bilateral peace talks with Ukraine.
Haiti is nearing ‘point of no return’ as gang violence surges: UN official
Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last year.
Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze
The Ivy League school has filed suit to halt a US federal freeze on more than $2.2bn in grants.
Wife of former US Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery trial
Nadine Menendez, 58, guilty of bribery and fraud related to using her husband's influence on behalf of Egypt.
More than 30 killed in latest attack in Sudan’s Darfur region: Monitor
Residential buildings among structures targeted in paramilitary attack on city of el-Fasher, activists say.
Pope Francis died of cerebral stroke and heart failure: Vatican doctor
Vatican publishes death certificate, pontiff's request to be buried at Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome.
What does the US military want in Guam, Japan and Hawaii?
The US is targeting China with a military buildup in the Pacific — but some in Japan, Guam and Hawaii are pushing back.
‘Father of the poor’: Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis
Argentina, where Francis was known for working with the poor, announces seven days of mourning over pontiff's death.
US VP Vance arrives in India for four-day visit as US tariff threat looms
Visit will include talks with PM Modi as New Delhi is seeking to avoid sweeping 26 percent Trump tariffs.
Iran to brief China as it accuses Israel of ‘undermining’ US nuclear talks
Tehran official's Beijing trip comes before third round of talks with the US and follows consultations with Russia.
Israeli report on killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza: What to know
The Israeli military identifies 'professional failures' in the attack on emergency vehicles last month.
‘A cancer’: UN warns Asia-based cybercrime syndicates expanding worldwide
Agency says gangs caused $37bn in losses in Asia as they gain new footholds in Africa, South America, and Middle East.
Landmines continue to claim lives in post-Assad Syria
Urgent calls made to expand demining effort to cleanse deadly remnants of war still hiding in Syria's soil.
People around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis was known for simple words and a humble manner that won over the crowds.
‘A man of the people’: World reacts to the death of Pope Francis
World leaders hail legacy of compassion and humility as they mourn the Argentinian pontiff.
Pope Francis has died: A step-by-step guide to what happens in next days
Unlike pontiffs before him, Pope Francis wishes to be buried in a single coffin in Santa Maria Maggiore.
Forced displacement in Sudan’s North Darfur overwhelming aid operations: UN
Access to el-Fasher and nearby camps ‘dangerously restricted’, with up to 450,000 people estimated to be on the move.
Pope Francis, pontiff who pushed church boundaries — but didn’t break them
The pope, who pushed for a less opaque Vatican and connected to common and marginalised people's concerns, died aged 88.
Who will be the next pope after Francis? The selection process, what’s next
Potential successors to Pope Francis are Ghana’s Peter Turkson, Luis Tagle of the Philippines and Hungary's Peter Erdo.