Why the Palestinian Authority’s Abbas is under pressure to pick a successor
Concern is growing within the Palestinian Liberation Organization that Israel might exploit Abbas's departure.
Japan introduces urgent economic measures to ease pain from US tariffs
Package includes support for corporate financing, and subsidies for petrol prices and electricity bills.
India’s Waqf Amendment Act: Who needs bulldozers when you have bureaucrats?
These days the Indian state is appropriating Muslim property not through violence, but paperwork.
Pope Francis order of service: Funeral Mass published in full – BBC
- Pope Francis order of service: Funeral Mass published in full BBC
- The ‘destiny’ hidden in Pope Francis’ soccer club card CNN
- Santa Maria Maggiore: why Pope Francis decided ‘this is my place’ to be buried The Guardian
- Are you eligible to be the next pope? Find out in the quiz NPR
- How Pope Francis Simplified Papal Funerals The New York Times
Copa del Rey 2025 final: Real Madrid vs Barcelona – start, teams, favourite
Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in a mouth-watering King's Cup final featuring the two giants of Spanish football.
Exclusive: Documents show differences over US peace drive for Ukraine – Reuters
- Exclusive: Documents show differences over US peace drive for Ukraine Reuters
- Rubio and Witkoff met Ukrainian and European officials for landmark talks on Ukraine's future AP News
- Donald Trump’s move on Russia-occupied Crimea forces Europe to choose sides Financial Times
- US, Ukraine and European officials hold ‘excellent exchange’ in Paris, in highest level talks in weeks CNN
- US has outlined finish line for achieving peace, says US State Secretary Rubio Українська правда
A deleted condolence after pope’s death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican – AP News
Trump and Zelenskyy split at pope’s funeral by French seating order – Euronews.com
- Trump and Zelenskyy split at pope's funeral by French seating order Euronews.com
- What happens after the death of Pope Francis and when is the funeral? BBC
- Live updates: Trump heading to Rome to join dozens of world leaders at funeral for Pope Francis The Washington Post
- Who Is Set to Attend Pope Francis' Funeral? What to Know Time Magazine
- When is Pope Francis’s funeral, who will be there and what happens next The Guardian
Amid Russia War, Ukraine Is Dealing With a Sleep Deprivation Crisis – The New York Times
Amid Russia War, Ukraine Is Dealing With a Sleep Deprivation Crisis The New York Times
China Helping the Houthis Attack U.S. Navy Vessels – gatestoneinstitute.org
- China Helping the Houthis Attack U.S. Navy Vessels gatestoneinstitute.org
- The Chinese Satellite Firm Washington Accuses of Helping U.S. Foes WSJ
- US-China Military Rivalry Flares in the Middle East Newsweek
- US says Chinese company is helping Houthis target American warships Financial Times
- U.S. Says China Satellite Company Aiding Attacks by Yemen’s Huthis The China-Global South Project
5 takeaways from the week — from a softer approach on trade to Hegseth in hot water – NPR
India, Pakistan trade gunfire as tensions rise over deadly Kashmir attack
Pakistan promises to defend sovereignty as India's Modi pledges to hunt Pahalgam gunmen 'to the ends of the Earth'.
Warhol print accidentally thrown away by Dutch town hall
A print of Queen Beatrix is among 46 artworks officials fear will never be recovered.
Pope Francis’s funeral to be less costly than his predecessors’
Francis cultivated a humble image, opting for a modest rather than lavish lifestyle.
Two people hospitalised and Anzac Day services cancelled after wild weather hits south-east Queensland
Lightning strikes hit two houses as parts of Sunshine Coast receive up to 240mm of rain overnight
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Wild weather in Queensland has seen two people hospitalised after lightning struck their homes, while some Anzac Day services have been cancelled due to rain.
A spokesperson for the Queensland ambulance service said paramedics had been called early on Friday morning to two incidents north of Brisbane.
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Continue reading...Company bosses warn over tariffs impact
Several firms have cut their profit forecasts or withdrawn them citing economic uncertainty.
Company bosses warn over tariffs impact
Several firms have cut their profit forecasts or withdrawn them citing economic uncertainty.
Yemen’s Houthi fighters down $200m worth of US drones in under six weeks
US loses drones in Yemen as rising civilian toll fuels backlash over Trump’s air campaign.
Can India really stop river flowing into Pakistan?
After a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, India suspended a key water treaty with neighbouring Pakistan.
Pahalgam attack: Will India suspending Indus Waters Treaty affect Pakistan? – BBC
- Pahalgam attack: Will India suspending Indus Waters Treaty affect Pakistan? BBC
- How Suspending Indus Water Treaty Hurts Pakistan, Ex Top Official Explains NDTV
- How has India reacted to attack in Kashmir and why are tensions in region so high? The Guardian
- Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir ABC News
- Amit Shah calls meeting of senior Ministers to discuss future action on Indus treaty; Can’t stay law made by Parliament when validity presumed, Centre tells Supreme Court over Waqf row and more in The Hindu’s top news of the day on April 25, 2025 The Hindu