It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

Robert Prevost is originally from Chicago, where he served as an altar boy and was ordained as a priest in 1982.

The killing of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Michigan sparked widespread protests, renewing questions around police brutality.

Across Japan, road collapses have been occurring with increasing frequency, often blamed on aging infrastructure. In one recent incident in Ashioshi, Saitama Prefecture, a truck was swallowed by a gaping sinkhole. (News On Japan)

The Japanese government’s long-anticipated pension reform plan is at risk of being significantly watered down, as the core proposal to raise the basic pension appears to have been dropped from the bill currently under deliberation in the National Diet. (News On Japan)

India has accused Pakistan of attacking three military bases, a claim which has been denied by Islamabad.

As NTT Docomo and KDDI move to raise their mobile phone fees, SoftBank has also revealed it is considering a similar hike. (News On Japan)

Gifu’s Mino City has announced that elementary schools will no longer issue report cards for first and second graders starting this academic year, citing concerns over unnecessary feelings of inferiority and the difficulty of report card language for young children. (News On Japan)

Speaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, he paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity.

After a conclave that lasted only three sessions and 24 hours, 133 cardinals have elected Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.

African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

We don't yet know who has been selected, but it will become clear likely within the hour.

Microsoft founder said he will speed up his charitable giving - and accused Elon Musk and Doge of "killing children" through aid cuts.

Microsoft founder said he will speed up his charitable giving - and accused Elon Musk and Doge of "killing children" through aid cuts.

Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.

Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.

The action, which affects hundreds of Palestinian pupils, comes after an Israeli ban on Unrwa this year.

The action, which affects hundreds of Palestinian pupils, comes after an Israeli ban on Unrwa this year.

Critical medicines affected by the $50m cuts include Malaria, HIV and TB drugs, the US embassy says.