Ablakwa attends inauguration of Pope Leo XIV [Photos]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, graced the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV.
The...
Apple boosts India’s factory hopes – but a US-China deal could derail plans
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Five dead after tornado tears through St Louis
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Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine
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Russia and Ukraine officials meet for first direct talks since 2022
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Indians urge Turkey boycott amid regional tensions
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Leading crypto firm Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack
One of the world's biggest cryptocurrency firms, Coinbase, says a recent cyber attack will cost it up to $400m (£301m).The firm said it was...
Gabon transfers wife and son of former President Bongo to house arrest
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Israeli strikes in northern Gaza, kill at least 48, hospital says
At least 48 Palestinians have been killed in a series of Israeli air strikes in northern Gaza overnight, a local hospital says.The Indonesian hospital...
Zelensky vows to ‘do everything’ to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey
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Trump pledges to lift Syria sanctions as he seals $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit
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Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan
A group of 59 white South Africans has arrived in the US, where they are to be granted refugee status.President Donald Trump has said...
‘Whether there is war or ceasefire, our children will not come back’
India has said that 16 people were killed on the morning of 7 May in the shelling by Pakistan. Pakistan has said that at...
China’s Xi stands with Putin at Russia’s Victory Day parade
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Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said he intends to give away 99% of his vast fortune over the next 20 years.Gates said he would...
Pope Leo XIV calls Church ‘a beacon to illuminate dark nights’ in first mass
The new Pope, Leo XIV, has called for the Catholic Church to "desperately" counter a lack of faith in his first mass at the...
10 things to know about new Pope Leo XIV
In a momentous occasion for one of the world's oldest Christian institutions, the Catholic Church has elected its first American pontiff following days of...
Nigeria repays $3.4 billion in COVID-19 funding, says IMF
Nigeria has repaid $3.4 billion in emergency funding it received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help the country cope with the impact...
Trump calls first American Pope’s election “a Great Honor for our Country”
President Donald Trump celebrated the news that the college of cardinals elected its first American pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, calling the news...
Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes new Pope
The new pope has been revealed as Robert Prevost of the US, the first American pontiff in history.He’ll be known as Pope Leo XIV.This...
White smoke emerges as a new Pope is elected
White smoke has emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the voting process has concluded and the cardinals have chosen a...
Black smoke seen from Sistine Chapel as cardinals fail to elect new Pope
After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on Wednesday evening, indicating that the cardinals have not been able to...
Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process
Who will be the next pope?
The decision will be made by 133 cardinals who begin meeting in conclave from 16:30 (14:30GMT) in the 15th...
133 Cardinals arrive in Rome to elect new Pope
All of the 133 cardinals expected to take part in the secret conclave to elect a new pope have arrived in Rome, the Vatican...
UK visa applications for some nationalities could be restricted
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Trump offers illegal immigrants $1,000 to ‘self-deport’
The US government is offering migrants who are in the country illegally a sum of $1,000 (£751) and paid travel if they decide to...
Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert
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“I trust them” – Man says as wife’s ex moves in with them
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Chilling moment humanoid robot wakes up and starts attacking its handlers
A humanoid robot was seen attacking its handler while attempting to break free from restraints, in a scene viewers have branded “dystopian.”
In CCTV footage...
Non-US movies to be hit with 100% tariffs – Trump
US President Donald Trump says he will hit movies made in foreign countries with 100% tariffs, as he ramps up trade disputes with nations...
Ugandan UN judge jailed in Britain for more than six years for forced labour offence
A Ugandan and United Nations judge was jailed in Britain for more than six years on Friday for forcing a young woman to work...
Harry’s emotional avalanche hits the Royal Family
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Kenyan MP shot dead in ‘targeted’ attack in Nairobi
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US judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans
A Trump-appointed federal judge has ruled that the US president cannot use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants.US District Judge Fernando Rodriguez...
FA bars transgender women from women’s football
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Gold price falls almost 2% to two-week low
Gold price fell nearly 2% to a two-week low on Thursday May 1, 2025, as signs of easing trade tensions boosted risk appetite and...
King sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients
King Charles has sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients, speaking of the "daunting and at times frightening experience" for cancer sufferers and...
Trump celebrates 100 days in office by touting record and blasting foes
US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term in office with a campaign-style speech, touting his achievements and targeting...
Philippines condemns killing of veteran journalist
The killing of a veteran Filipino journalist in his home was a "heinous act" that was being investigated by police, the Philippines' Presidential Task...
Carney’s Liberals win tight Canada election, will form minority government, CTV says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals retained power in the country's election on Monday, but CTV News predicted they would fall short of the majority...