First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization
The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization. The photo shows Francis at the chapel in Rome’s Gemelli hospital. He is seen wearing a stole,…
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Pyrotechnics blamed as fire rips though North Macedonia nightclub, killing 59 people
At least 59 people died and around 150 were injured after a fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia, with the country’s interior minister blaming pyrotechnics. Hundreds had gathered…
To many in Europe, Trump has punched holes in NATO’s nuclear umbrella
It’s a new day in Europe. Gone are the halcyon years of unshakeable American commitment to Europe’s defense against Russia. Here to stay – at least while Donald Trump is…
Peruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days lost at sea
A Peruvian fisherman has been found alive in the Pacific Ocean after spending 95 days lost at sea, Peru’s state news agency Andina reported Saturday. Máximo Napa Castro, 61, set…
‘Made in Russia’ goods are the new craze in China
The shopfronts are decked out in white, blue and red, with Chinese and Russian flags hanging side by side from the ceiling. Waist-high Russian dolls greet customers at the entrance.…
Mark Carney and the backlash against backlash politics
Mark Carney has never been a politician. Yet now he’s sworn in as Canada’s new Prime Minister on Friday, he will face two of the most complex political challenges of…
Zelensky says ‘no encirclement’ of Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, accusing Putin of lying
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian troops have not been encircled by Russian forces in Kursk region, accusing Russian leader Vladimir Putin of “lying” about the situation on the ground.…
Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan
Pope Francis has approved a new three-year reform process for the Catholic Church, sending a strong signal he plans to continue in the post despite spending more than a month…
Tens of thousands rally in massive anti-corruption protest against Serbian government
Tens of thousands rallied on Saturday in downtown Belgrade against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government, the latest in a series of anti-corruption protests that have shaken his 13-year…
Putin’s response to Ukraine ceasefire not good enough, UK PM says, as Kyiv allies seek to pressure Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s response to a US-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine is “not good enough,” Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, after hosting a virtual summit aimed at drumming up…