Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
UN concerned as opposition retakes a strategic town in South Sudan – AP News
The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions – AP News
Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz: Why it’s war’s latest major escalation
Analysts warn Washington's blockade could harm the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia to a muted welcome – Reuters
- Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia to a muted welcome Reuters
- Less pomp, more cosplay: Prince Harry and Meghan’s ‘faux royal’ Australian tour The Guardian
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s First Australia Stop Has a Special Link to Princess Diana People.com
- Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for a low-key, privately funded visit AP News
- Harry and Meghan accused of cashing in on Australia trip The Times
IDF says 250 Hezbollah fighters killed in minutes in April 8 strikes – The Jerusalem Post
- IDF says 250 Hezbollah fighters killed in minutes in April 8 strikes The Jerusalem Post
- ‘I Can’t Endure This’: Inside a Bombarded City in Southern Lebanon The New York Times
- IDF assesses over 250 Hezbollah operatives were killed in last week's deadly strikes across Lebanon The Times of Israel
- Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father's funeral Reuters
- U.S.-Iran Cease-fire IDF Says It Killed Over 250 Hezbollah Militants in Lebanon Offensive Haaretz
Pakistan eyes narrow window to resuscitate US-Iran talks after breakdown
US and Iran end marathon Islamabad talks without agreement, leaving fragile ceasefire under growing strain.
Hungary Won’t Block €90 Billion EU Loan to Kyiv, Magyar Says – Bloomberg.com
- Hungary Won’t Block €90 Billion EU Loan to Kyiv, Magyar Says Bloomberg.com
- Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war BBC
- Ukraine war briefing: Hungary’s new leader says he would ask Putin to end the killing in Ukraine The Guardian
- After election win, Magyar says he'd ask Putin to end the Ukraine war: 'It would be nice to end the killing' PBS
- Magyar keeps door open to Russian energy despite EU phase-out plans Euronews.com
IDF says close to capturing Hezbollah’s historic Bint Jbeil stronghold – The Times of Israel
- IDF says close to capturing Hezbollah’s historic Bint Jbeil stronghold The Times of Israel
- A Hezbollah commander describes battling Israel in Lebanon NPR
- Five rockets launched by Hezbollah at Karmiel area; four intercepted, one hits open area The Times of Israel
- Israel and Hezbollah clash in strategic Lebanese village ahead of official talks AP News
- IDF: Within a few days, there won't be major fights left in Lebanon The Jerusalem Post
Kremlin says it hopes for pragmatic ties with new Hungarian leadership after Orban defeat – Reuters
- Kremlin says it hopes for pragmatic ties with new Hungarian leadership after Orban defeat Reuters
- Orbán’s Defeat Shows What Trump’s Opponents Keep Doing Wrong Politico
- Hungary's election winner Magyar says to suspend state media news broadcast Reuters
- Orban Loss in Hungary Is a Big Moment for the E.U. Here’s Why. The New York Times
- Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable The Atlantic
Southport killer’s parents failed in ‘moral duty’ to report son – BBC
- Southport killer's parents failed in 'moral duty' to report son BBC
- Southport attack blamed on ‘catastrophic’ failures by agencies and killer’s ‘irresponsible’ parents The Guardian
- UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class WRAL
- Axel Rudakubana is a monster of the British state’s making Yahoo
- U.K. knife attack that killed 3 girls in Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented, inquiry finds CBS News
Von der Leyen uses Orbán defeat to push for end of veto in EU foreign policy – politico.eu
- Von der Leyen uses Orbán defeat to push for end of veto in EU foreign policy politico.eu
- Hungary's election winner Magyar says he does not back Ukraine's fast-track EU entry Reuters
- EU ties €35bn fund release to Hungary’s break with Orbán era Financial Times
- Hungary Won’t Block €90 Billion EU Loan to Kyiv, Magyar Says Bloomberg.com
- Von der Leyen aims at 'swift' progress with Magyar after electoral win Euronews.com
Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco
Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.
Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco
Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.
Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Gaza, arrest dozens in West Bank
Attacks come as Palestinian groups meet mediators from Egypt, Turkiye and Qatar in Cairo to discuss fragile 'ceasefire'.
At least six killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon
Attacks come as Israel says it is close to taking over a major town in the south, and before peace talks in the US.
Cement company Lafarge found guilty in Syria terrorism financing case
A French court has found cement company Lafarge guilty of financing armed groups during the Syrian war.
Ghanaian winger Dominic Frimpong killed at age of 20 in attack on team bus
Armed men fired at Berekum Chelsea bus on Sunday
Frimpong dies of wounds at hospital
Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong was killed in an armed robbery on his team’s bus as they returned from a match on Sunday, the Ghana Football Association said.
Berekum Chelsea said six “masked men wielding guns and assault rifles” had blocked the road as the team returned from their Ghana Premier League match against Samartex.
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