The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are at the forefront Canada's federal election.

The suit is part of a feud that escalated when the institution rejected a list of demands from the Trump administration.

The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.

Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life.

The private messaging group included the US defence secretary's wife, brother and personal lawyer, sources tell US media.

From mourners outside the Vatican to world leaders, tributes poured for Pope Francis who died aged 88.

More than 200 people were on board the flight that was scheduled from Orlando to Atlanta, the airline said.

Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.

The 30-hour "Easter truce" and the reported violations underscore the difficulty in securing even a brief pause in fighting.

The Pope's death comes just a day after he appeared in St Peter's Square on Sunday to wish "Happy Easter" to worshippers.

The 167 people recognised were Catholics attending mass at churches attacked by suicide bombers.

The pontiff's last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.

His papacy heralded many firsts and raised questions about the leadership of the Catholic Church.

The private messaging group included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, sources tell US media.

The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

Beijing was responding to reports that the US will pressure other nations to restrict trade with China.

The majority of deaths were caused by strong swells washing people into the ocean from rocks.

The majority of deaths were caused by strong swells washing people into the ocean from rocks.

Air raid alerts are issued for Kyiv and other regions as blasts are reported in Mykolaiv, a southern city.