Pope Leo prays for China’s Catholics, a thorny issue in his papacy
Ties with China remain sensitive within the Catholic Church over a 2018 deal between the Holy See and Beijing.
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Turkiye’s Erdogan meets Pakistan PM in Istanbul weeks after India conflict
President Erdogan holds talks with Prime Minister Sharif as they strive to boost ties.
Rival marches draw thousands before pivotal Polish presidential election
Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki are locked in a tight contest in next weekend's run-off.
Fewer Venezuelans vote amid boycott calls, fears of government repression
Legislative, regional elections are first to allow broad voter participation since 2024 disputed presidential vote.
Fact-checking Trump’s claims about Medicaid cuts in GOP bill
House bill alters healthcare programme significantly despite Trump claiming cuts target only 'waste, fraud and abuse'.
Spain hosts European, Arab nations to pressure Israel to halt Gaza assault
The Madrid meeting comes as Israel's aid blockade fuels a looming famine amid relentless bombing of Gaza.
Gaza’s youngest influencer among children killed by Israel in last two days
More than a dozen children, aged between seven months and 12 years, were killed in Israeli attacks in the last 48 hours.
Oil riches are on the horizon as Suriname chooses its next government
The Gran Morgu project may transform Suriname’s economy, rivalling oil-rich neighbour Guyana by 2028, officials predict.
Oil riches are on the horizon as Suriname chooses its next government
The Gran Morgu project may transform Suriname’s economy, rivalling oil-rich neighbour Guyana by 2028, officials predict.
Five years after George Floyd’s death, why misinformation still persists
Five years after Floyd’s killing, false claims of overdose fuel calls for Trump to pardon the police officers involved.
In rural Pakistan, bull racing draws crowd in cricket-loving nation
In Attock district of Punjab province, bull racing in a popular sport, drawing participants from across the country.
Ukraine under Russian missile, drone attacks for second night, 12 killed
Ukrainian foreign minister describes air attacks on third day of prisoner swap as biggest in weeks.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,186
These are the key events on day 1,186 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa sworn in for full term, promising a crackdown on gangs
The right-wing Noboa had defeated left-wing candidate Luisa Gonzalez amid allegations of electoral fraud.
Iranian film, It was Just an Accident, wins Palme D’Or at Cannes festival
The film is inspired by dissident director Jafar Panahi's own experience in jail.
Families of Israeli captives criticise Netanyahu amid large protests
Hostages and Missing Families Forum called on the government to 'return to the negotiating table'.
Outrage, horror after Israeli attack kills nine children of Gaza doctor
The young victims, two of whom remain under the rubble, range in age from seven months to 12 years old.
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Australia begins cleanup after floods kill 5, strand thousands
Hundreds of residents remain in evacuation centres, with 52 rescues made overnight despite conditions easing.
Syria’s al-Sharaa meets Erdogan in Turkiye as sanctions lifted
The meeting comes after US and EU agreed to lift sanctions to allow the civil war-hit country to recover and rebuild.
South Lebanon votes in municipal election seen as test of Hezbollah support
Despite war losses, Hezbollah is using the vote as an opportunity to show it still has political influence.