Pope Francis spends ‘peaceful night’ after health setback
Breathing crisis renews concerns over pontiff's health as he battles double pneumonia.
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Zelenskyy embraced by British PM Starmer a day after clashing with Trump
European leaders to gather in London on Sunday to shore up support for 'securing a just and enduring peace' in Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries welcome start of Ramadan
Hundreds of millions of Muslims begin the holy month of fasting this weekend.
Hamas rejects Israel’s ‘formulation’ to extend phase one of Gaza ceasefire
Uncertainty in Gaza as Palestinian group says no ongoing talks for second phase even as first phase expires on Saturday.
At least 4 killed, some still missing, in avalanche in India’s Uttarakhand
Rescue operation still under way after avalanche in Chamoli region, adjoining Tibet, trapped dozens of workers.
Why have Costa Rica and Panama agreed to take Asians deported by Trump?
Trump's tariff threats and political pressures are believed to be reasons third countries agreed to receive deportees.
Four dead as Cyclone Garance wrecks France’s La Reunion island
More than 160,000 people face power outages as cyclone wreaks havoc on the Indian Ocean island, authorities report.
US man convicted in hate crime murder of Palestinian American boy
Joseph Czuba faces life in prison for the murder of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi days after the war on Gaza began.
Trump officials slam Zelenskyy, as Western leaders rally around Ukraine
United States officials have called for an apology from Zelenskyy, as several Western nations condemn Trump's conduct.
PKK declares ceasefire in 40-year conflict with Turkiye: Kurdish media
Outlawed group calls on Ankara to release jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan, held in near total isolation since 1999.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,101
Here are the key developments on day 1,101 of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
World reacts after Donald Trump, JD Vance berate Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Trump wrote on social media that Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not 'ready for peace if America is involved'.
Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ amid battle with pneumonia
Vatican says crisis caused pope to vomit but he was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation and responded well.
Key takeaways from the fiery White House meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy
A news conference in the Oval Office has erupted into naked tension, as Trump yells at Zelenskyy to be 'thankful' to US.
Turkiye’s Erdogan says PKK leader’s call to disband is historic opportunity
Turkish president's comments come as his party urged PKK affiliates in Iraq and Syria to also dissolve and disarm.
Bosnia peace envoy says Serb regional leaders seek to destabilise country
Christian Schmidt calls for the 'immediate cessation of all activities that undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement'.
What does the report into Israeli military failures on October 7 say?
The report by the Israeli military has laid bare its 'complete failure' to prevent the Hamas-led incursion
How the film I’m Still Here forces Brazil to face a dictatorship’s legacy
By telling the true story of Eunice Paiva, the Oscar-nominated film has renewed pressure to address Brazil’s past.
Ramadan Mubarak 2025: Hear greetings in different languages
Here is how to wish someone during the holy month of Ramadan in different languages around the world.
Blast at Taliban-linked Pakistani seminary kills six people, injures 20
A religious scholar is killed at the influential seminary. Does this signal a growing threat from the armed group ISKP?