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Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat

The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

The Costa Rican Mountain Town Offering Sanctuary to Families Deported by Trump

In a cloud forest village, a network of residents, foreigners and pacifist Quakers offered a precarious yet vital sanctuary for families expelled by the U. S. government.

White House to give US agencies Anthropic Mythos access, Bloomberg News reports

White House to give US agencies Anthropic Mythos access, Bloomberg News reports.

Starlink Outage Hitting US Drone Tests Exposes Pentagon Dependence On SpaceX

The Navy's mishaps with Starlink for its autonomous drone program, which have not been previously reported, highlight the challenges of the US military's growing reliance on SpaceX and the risks it brings to the Pentagon.

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 US mass killer, police say

Police in Türkiye linked the 14-year-old who killed nine people to US mass killer Elliot Rodger, as 162 individuals were detained over related online content.

Former lieutenant governor of Virginia kills wife and himself, police say

US officials believe the shooting related to the Democratic politician's ongoing divorce with Cerina Fairfax, a dentist.

Iran War Live Updates: Israel Agrees to 10-Day Cease-Fire in Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to pause attacks targeting Hezbollah but said Israeli troops would not withdraw. The truce, set to start at 5 p. m. Eastern time, could ease efforts to end the U. S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Iran war live updates: Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump says - AP News

Iran war live updates: Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump says AP News Iran war live updates: Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump says AP News.

In Huge Claim, Trump Says Iran Has Agreed To Hand Over Its Enriched Uranium

There's a very good chance we're going to make a deal," Trump said "There's a very good chance we're going to make a deal," Trump said.

Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion’

For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated his calls for peace.

Israeli Army fire kills Palestinian teen in West Bank

Mohammed Murad Mahmud Rayan was “killed by the (Israeli) occupation forces on Thursday morning in Beit Duqqu”, a village just north of Jerusalem, the Ramallah-based Palestinian Health Ministry said in a statement Mohammed Murad Mahmud Rayan was “killed by the (Israeli) occupation forces on Thursday morning in Beit Duqqu”, a village just north of Jerusalem, the Ramallah-based Palestinian Health Ministry said in a statement.

Trump Announces Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire, Then A "10th War" Claim

Trump said Israel and Lebanon "met for the first time in 34 years" in Washington DC Trump said Israel and Lebanon "met for the first time in 34 years" in Washington DC.

Gaza’s new generation of journalists face challenges, but stay resilient

Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud finds a new generation of journalists who are stepping in, young and untrained but determined.

Syria says takes over northeast base after international coalition pullout

Syrian army forces "took over the Qasrak air base. after the withdrawal of international coalition forces", said a defence ministry statement carried by state news agency SANA.

Pakistan Army chief Munir holds talks with top Iranian leadership in Tehran

Asim Munir discussed with the commander of the IRGC the steps taken under the framework for ending the war and their recent talks in Tehran.

‘Whose is he?’: A Gaza father’s fight for a child who might not be his

Mohammed Lubbad's wife Amal was pregnant when she died in Israeli air strikes. Then he was told she had given birth.

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Lebanon President Joseph Aoun had phone call with U. S. President Trump and thanked him for ‘efforts’ towards a ceasefire President Trump and thanked him for ‘efforts’ towards a ceasefire.

Asim Munir In Iran To Discuss Next Round Of US Talks

White House expects next round of talks in Pakistan but Islamabad has not confirmed a date yet.

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel claims all ‘strategic targets’ in Iran hit; strikes on…

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel claims all ‘strategic targets’ in Iran hit; strikes on Lebanon kill paramedics The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel claims all ‘strategic targets’ in Iran hit; strikes on Lebanon kill paramedics The Times of India.

10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire announced by Trump

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 21:00 GMT on Thursday, said US President Donald Trump.

Israeli and Palestinian activists share a vision for peace in Gaza

Maoz Inon's parents were killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks. Aziz Abu Sarah's brother died after being tortured in an Israeli military prison. Their new book is The Future Is Peace.

Live updates: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon; US-Iran diplomacy continues - CNN

Live updates: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon; US-Iran diplomacy continues CNN Live updates: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon; US-Iran diplomacy continues CNN.

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

The U. S. leader says he would invite Israeli Prime Minister and Lebanese president to White House for talks leader says he would invite Israeli Prime Minister and Lebanese president to White House for talks.

Live updates: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon - NBC News

Live updates: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon NBC News Live updates: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon NBC News.

South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison for firing a gun

Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.

Brazilian President Lula says Trump has ‘no right’ to threaten countries

His comments come after Mr. Trump this month warned that a “whole civilisation will die” in Iran if the country did not open up the Strait of Hormuz Trump this month warned that a “whole civilisation will die” in Iran if the country did not open up the Strait of Hormuz.

Govt on “wait and watch” mode as U.S. denies extending waivers on Russian, Iranian crude purchases

U. S.’ waiver for procuring of Iranian crude expires April 19, while that Russian oil expired April 11 U. S.’ waiver for procuring of Iranian crude expires April 19, while that Russian oil expired April 11.

Can the US and Iran Agree a Lasting Deal to End the War? - Bloomberg

Can the US and Iran Agree a Lasting Deal to End the War? Bloomberg.

No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive

Pakistan's prime minister and army chief are both travelling to key players in the war, attempting to keep talks going.

Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa

The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.

US general clarifies Iranian ports under blockade, not Strait of Hormuz

A US general had to clarify that the US military is only blockading Iranian ports, not the entire Strait of Hormuz.

Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale

Timmy" has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal.

Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool keeper Manninger killed in car crash with train

Alex Manninger played for Arsenal, Liverpool and Juventus at peak of his career while winning 33 Austria caps.

Lawsuit filed against Messi after failing to play friendly in Miami

Lawsuit filed against Messi after failing to play friendly in Miami.

Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exit

European football's governing body has already rejected one appeal by Barca about their quarterfinals against Atletico.

'World's Biggest Water Fight' Turns Deadly: 191 Killed In Songkran's 'Seven Dangerous Days'

People take part in mass water fights on the first day of Songkran, or Thai New Year, in Bangkok.

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy stranded whale

The whale, which has been nicknamed Timmy by local media, is lying in shallow waters near the eastern German town of Wismar and has barely moved for days. Many fear it may soon die.

‘Endless grief’: Turkiye mourns victims of second school shooting in a week

Death toll rises to 10 after shooting by 14-year-old student at the Ayser Calik School in Kahramanmaras.

Stocks rise as optimism over Mideast war takes hold

Stocks rise as optimism over Mideast war takes hold.

Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging Earth during Cameroon visit

Pope Leo praised the peace movement and warned against allowing religion to enter conflicts Pope Leo praised the peace movement and warned against allowing religion to enter conflicts.

Death toll from Turkiye’s second school shooting in a week rises to 10

The gunman, who was also killed, arrived at the school with five firearms and seven magazines belonging to his father The gunman, who was also killed, arrived at the school with five firearms and seven magazines belonging to his father.

Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel

The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.

I'm no fool, says Inter boss Chivu as he hits back at shifting narratives

I'm no fool, says Inter boss Chivu as he hits back at shifting narratives.

Real Madrid left to sift through wreckage after Bayern blow shatters another disappointing season

Real Madrid left to sift through wreckage after Bayern blow shatters another disappointing season.

Four more officials charged in Swiss fire probe

Prosecutors in Crans-Montana have added four new suspects to their investigation into the deadly New Year’s bar fire, bringing the total to 13.

Singapore's rules on AI will neither be too tight nor let the industry 'run wild': DPM Gan at US…

Asked about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Mr Gan said “nobody benefits" from it and reiterated why Singapore will not negotiate for passage in the Strait of Hormuz.

Who's Behind The Hits? India's Most-Wanted Terror Figures Fall In Pakistan

The eliminations have often been attributed by local reports to "unidentified gunmen" The eliminations have often been attributed by local reports to "unidentified gunmen".

Korean unification and human rights: old, new challenges - upi.com

Korean unification and human rights: old, new challenges upi. com Korean unification and human rights: old, new challenges upi. com.

Fears grow of Russian conflict with NATO as Putin gets new powers to launch overseas attacks - MSN

Fears grow of Russian conflict with NATO as Putin gets new powers to launch overseas attacks MSN Fears grow of Russian conflict with NATO as Putin gets new powers to launch overseas attacks MSN.

Russia-linked Grinex crypto exchange suspends operations after cyber attack

Russia-linked Grinex crypto exchange suspends operations after cyber attack.