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From social justice to tackling abuse: 12 years of Pope Francis

Francis faced opposition in his reforms, with critics accusing him of acting in a “tyrannical” manner.

From social justice to tackling abuse: 12 years of Pope Francis

Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould

Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould

15 potential successors to Pope Francis

15 potential successors to Pope Francis

South Sudan government retakes flashpoint Nasir town

South Sudan government retakes flashpoint Nasir town

Paramilitary shelling kills over 30 in besieged Sudan city: activists

Paramilitary shelling on Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher, in the western region of Darfur, killed more than 30 civilians and wounded dozens more, activists said on Monday.

Paramilitary shelling kills over 30 in besieged Sudan city: activists

El Salvador offers to swap US deportees with Venezuela

President Bukele offered Venezuela a trade of 252 Venezuelans deported to his country by the US for an equal number of political prisoners held by President Maduro's regime.

El Salvador offers to swap US deportees with Venezuela

Gold hits record, dollar drops as tariff fears dampen sentiment

Gold prices hit a fresh record Monday while the dollar weakened further and stocks were mixed amid worries about Donald Trump's tariff blitz and bubbling row with the Federal Reserve.

Gold hits record, dollar drops as tariff fears dampen sentiment

In first 100 days, Trump has alienated Ukraine and emboldened Russia

Three months in and despite a brief Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the war is still raging, with the prospect of a ceasefire more uncertain than ever.

In first 100 days, Trump has alienated Ukraine and emboldened Russia

Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes

Trump's first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock and sometimes entertain with outrageous remarks that pull no punches.

Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes

JD Vance: Trump's global 'bad cop'

Whereas some of his predecessors have waited out their time a heartbeat away from the presidency, the ambitious 40-year-old has not been afraid to insert himself into world events.

JD Vance: Trump's global 'bad cop'

US defence chief shared sensitive information in second Signal chat

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on forthcoming US air strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.

US defence chief shared sensitive information in second Signal chat

Israel says Gaza medics' killing a 'mistake', to dismiss commander

An Israeli military report on the killing of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza admitted Sunday that mistakes led to their deaths and that a field commander would be dismissed.

Israel says Gaza medics' killing a 'mistake', to dismiss commander

Lebanon president says disarming Hezbollah 'delicate' as strikes in south kill 2

Lebanon's president said disarming Hezbollah was a "delicate" matter, as authorities reported Israeli strikes on Sunday that killed two people in the country's south.

Lebanon president says disarming Hezbollah 'delicate' as strikes in south kill 2

South Korea ex-president back in court for criminal trial

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court Monday for the second hearing of his criminal trial to defend himself against insurrection charges.

South Korea ex-president back in court for criminal trial

Papal burial rites: Why Pope Francis will be buried outside Vatican

Pope Francis had said that he would be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, not in the grottoes underneath St Peter’s Basilica, where most popes are buried.

Papal burial rites: Why Pope Francis will be buried outside Vatican

Key dates in the life of Pope Francis

Key dates in the life of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, who died on Monday aged 88:

Key dates in the life of Pope Francis

African leaders praise Pope Francis's 'legacy of compassion'

African leaders praised the "legacy of compassion" and "commitment to inclusivity" of Pope Francis as they joined global mourning over his death on Monday.

African leaders praise Pope Francis's 'legacy of compassion'

DR Congo authorities suspend party of ex-president Kabila

The Democratic Republic of Congo government said it has suspended the political party of former President Joseph Kabila, days after his properties were raided by security services.

DR Congo authorities suspend party of ex-president Kabila

Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin's Easter truce

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said Russian forces were continuing their shelling and assaults along the front line despite Putin announcing a surprise but brief Easter truce.

Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin's Easter truce

Recovering pope expected to delight crowds at Easter Sunday mass

Catholic faithful gathered Easter Sunday in St Peter's Square on the holiest day of the Christian calendar, hoping Pope Francis would make an appearance despite his frail health.

Recovering pope expected to delight crowds at Easter Sunday mass

Frail Pope Francis takes to popemobile to greet Easter crowd

Pope Francis called for freedom of thought and tolerance in his Easter Sunday address, as the weakened pontiff delighted the crowds of Catholic faithful by making a much hoped-for holiday appearance.

Frail Pope Francis takes to popemobile to greet Easter crowd

At least 143 dead in DR Congo boat fire

At least 140 people dead and dozens missing after a boat ferrying fuel caught fire and capsized in Mbandaka, DR Congo, officials say.

At least 143 dead in DR Congo boat fire

More than 100 inmates make deadly prison break in Chad

Over 100 inmates escape from a Chad prison during a shoot-out that killed three and injured a visiting state governor, officials confirm.

More than 100 inmates make deadly prison break in Chad

Trump goes to war with the Fed

Trump has repeatedly said he wants rate cuts now to help stimulate economic growth as he rolls out his tariff plans.

Trump goes to war with the Fed

Money, power, violence in high-stakes Philippine elections

The country's elections commission, Comelec, recorded 46 acts of political violence between January 12 and April 11, including the shooting of Espinosa.

Money, power, violence in high-stakes Philippine elections

Tunisia opposition figures get prison terms in mass trial

Among those sentenced were well-known opposition figures, lawyers, and business people, with some already in prison for two years while others were in exile or still free.

Tunisia opposition figures get prison terms in mass trial

Sri Lankans throng to Kandy for rare display of Buddhist relic

The public display of what Buddhists believe to be a tooth relic of the Buddha is taking place after 16 years.

Sri Lankans throng to Kandy for rare display of Buddhist relic

US judge limits Musk's DOGE access to social security data

The order bans DOGE staff from accessing data containing information that could personally identify Americans, such as their social security number, medical history or bank records.

US judge limits Musk's DOGE access to social security data

Japan bus driver steals $7, loses $84,000 pension

Kyoto City sacked the man after he was filmed by the security camera of his bus pilfering 1,000 yen ($7) in 2022.

Japan bus driver steals $7, loses $84,000 pension

Rubio says US to decide within days if Ukraine ceasefire 'doable'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio osaid Washington needed to decide soon if a Ukraine truce was feasible, as he left Paris following meetings with European officials.

Rubio says US to decide within days if Ukraine ceasefire 'doable'

Ryan Gosling to star in new 'Star Wars' film

After his scene-stealing turn as Ken in the 2023 blockbuster hit "Barbie," Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling is taking on another huge pop culture franchise: the "Star Wars" universe.

Ryan Gosling to star in new 'Star Wars' film

China's manufacturing backbone feels Trump trade war pinch

Sky-high tariffs imposed on China by US President Donald Trump have triggered a slump in factory orders, manufacturers told AFP this week -- with some fearing business may never return.

China's manufacturing backbone feels Trump trade war pinch

'Defend ourselves': Refugee girls in Kenya find strength in taekwondo

Kakuma is Kenya's second-largest refugee camp, home to over 300,000 people -- from South Sudan, Somalia, Uganda and Burundi, and managed by the Kenyan government.

'Defend ourselves': Refugee girls in Kenya find strength in taekwondo

US strikes on Yemen fuel port kill 38, Huthis say

US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 38 people, Huthi rebels said Friday, in one of the deadliest attacks of Washington's renewed campaign against the Iran-backed group.

US strikes on Yemen fuel port kill 38, Huthis say

US ambassador to Japan 'extremely optimistic' about trade deal

The new US ambassador to Japan said he was "extremely optimistic" that the two countries will agree a trade deal, after Tokyo's tariffs envoy visited Washington.

US ambassador to Japan 'extremely optimistic' about trade deal

Chinese troll Trump with memes over trade war

While China's leaders use their economic and political might to fight Trump's trade war "to the end", its army of social media soldiers are embarking on a more humorous campaign online.

Chinese troll Trump with memes over trade war

US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships

The United States unveiled new port fees on Chinese-built and operated ships in a bid to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry and curb China's dominance in the sector.

US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships

US threatens to withdraw from Ukraine talks if no progress

European powers have been seeking a seat at the table since US President Trump's shock decision to open talks with Russia to end the three-year-old war, which started with Moscow's 2022 invasion.

US threatens to withdraw from Ukraine talks if no progress

Nigeria, Niger foreign ministers meet for security talks

The foreign ministers of Nigeria and Niger held talks Wednesday on cross-border security, terrorism and economic cooperation, despite tensions between the two neighbours.

Nigeria, Niger foreign ministers meet for security talks

US govt agency seeks criminal probe of Trump legal foe

A US government agency has asked for a criminal probe of New York State Attorney General Letitia James on grounds of alleged mortgage fraud.

US govt agency seeks criminal probe of Trump legal foe

Peru's former first lady takes up asylum in Brazil after graft conviction

Peruvian former first lady Nadine Heredia, sentenced with her husband to 15 years in prison for money laundering, arrived Wednesday in Brazil, where she has been granted asylum.

Peru's former first lady takes up asylum in Brazil after graft conviction

Tanzania opposition party calls for court demos as police issue ban

Tanzania’s main opposition party on Thursday called on its supporters to demonstrate at a courthouse where its leader is set to appear next week on treason charges.

Tanzania opposition party calls for court demos as police issue ban

Japan fails to win immediate tariff relief in US talks

Japan failed Wednesday to secure any immediate relief from US tariffs with the top envoy saying that future negotiations "won't be easy".

Japan fails to win immediate tariff relief in US talks

Critics fear El Salvador becoming 'black hole' for US deportees

Rights groups are increasingly worried that El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison is becoming a "black hole" for the United States to rid itself of expelled migrants

Critics fear El Salvador becoming 'black hole' for US deportees

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