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We're orphans now, say Gaza Catholics the Pope called daily

April 23, 2025 - 01:57
Pope Francis had a close relationship with Gaza's tiny Christian community and used his last address to call for a ceasefire.
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Large explosion at Russian ammunition depot east of Moscow

April 23, 2025 - 01:23
Russian military authorities say the blast in a warehouse is due to a fire.
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New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC

April 22, 2025 - 23:53
Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.
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Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine, as strikes continue

April 22, 2025 - 23:34
Moscow launched strikes across Ukrainian cities hours after Putin said he was considering a pause on civilian targets.
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Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact

April 22, 2025 - 23:27
The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.
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Who will be the next Pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest

April 22, 2025 - 22:48
Several names are in the fray as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis' successor.
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Vance calls for stronger India-US relations as trade talks progress

April 22, 2025 - 22:13
US Vice-President JD Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India with his wife and three children.
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At least five killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir

April 22, 2025 - 21:32
The region's chief minister said the attack was "much larger than anything we've seen directed at civilians in recent years".
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Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 91

April 22, 2025 - 20:56
He was known for gigantic and often controversial monuments, including some taller than the Statue of Liberty.
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Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 91

April 22, 2025 - 20:56
He was known for gigantic and often controversial monuments, including some taller than the Statue of Liberty.
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Pope's funeral to take place on Saturday, says Vatican

April 22, 2025 - 20:14
Ahead of the funeral, the pontiff's body will lie in St Peter's basilica from Wednesday.
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Why Pope's death leaves Argentines 'orphaned' in more ways than one

April 22, 2025 - 19:49
Pope Francis was a source of pride for Argentina - but his failure to visit was a disappointment for many.
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Burkina Faso army says it foiled 'major' coup plot

April 22, 2025 - 18:55
The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.
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Man missing after rare shark attack in Israel

April 22, 2025 - 18:26
Footage posted online shows a swimmer flailing in the distance as beachgoers yell in shock.
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Harvard University sues Trump administration to stop funding freeze

April 22, 2025 - 17:37
The lawsuit signals a sharp escalation of a feud between the elite institution and the new presidency.
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Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

April 22, 2025 - 17:15
As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church faces a critical moment in choosing its next spiritual leader.
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Modi, Vance praise progress in trade talks as higher tariffs loom

April 22, 2025 - 15:23
US Vice-President JD Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India with his wife and three children.
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China executes man who stabbed Japanese school boy

April 22, 2025 - 14:44
Zhong Changchun was sentenced to death in January for attacking the boy who later died of his injuries.
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Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine

April 22, 2025 - 13:04
The Russian president's proposal is the first signal of bilateral talks since the early days of the war.
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Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off

April 22, 2025 - 09:58
The mission will explore new ways of reducing the cost of feeding an astronaut.
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