Pope Leo XIV's planned visit to a 16th-century Angolan church connected to the transatlantic slave trade is seen as a symbolic moment, reflecting his own Creole ancestry and the Catholic Church's colonial legacy in Africa.
A comprehensive roundup of the latest news from Australia, covering political, economic, and social developments on Friday, with insights into current events and trends.
Residents of Tehran express support for the city's hope that a recent truce will hold, amid ongoing tensions and efforts to maintain peace in the region.
Residents in Lebanon express relief and joy as a ceasefire with Israel begins, marking a pause in hostilities after recent tensions. The truce brings hope for stability in the region.
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Bipartisan backing for US military aid to Israel is fraying due to Middle East conflicts, with polling showing rising unfavourable views and potential impacts on the 2028 presidential elections.
A visual journey across the world captures displaced Lebanese returning home, a humanoid robot sorting goods in China, and key political moments from Trump to Starmer.
Thousands gathered at Japoma Stadium in Douala, Cameroon, for an open-air mass led by Pope Leo XIV, with temperatures exceeding 30°C and worshippers using creative means to stay cool.
A response to Luke Kennard's article calls for urgent societal conversations on sexual pleasure, highlighting porn's impact and offering five steps for better education and advocacy.
A much-needed boost for the arts is essential to rebuild England's cultural landscape, addressing funding gaps and supporting creative sectors post-pandemic.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns international law is eroding as the World Court marks its 80th anniversary amid global conflicts and legal challenges.
The UK government will prohibit deep-fried foods like fish and chips in English schools from September 2027, requiring desserts to be 50% fruit. This contrasts with South Korea's gourmet school meals.
A UN Women report reveals an average of 47 women and girls were killed daily in Gaza from 2023 to 2025, with fatalities continuing after the ceasefire due to infrastructure damage and lack of data.
Sri Lanka has repatriated 238 Iranian sailors, including survivors of a US torpedo attack, while declining requests from both the US and Iran to avoid taking sides in the conflict.
A viral GCSE maths question about interior angles in an irregular pentagon has stumped students, but a simple formula makes it easy to solve. Tutors warn forgetting this key rule costs 'easy marks' in exams.
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Donald Trump claims to have brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but immediate violations and fundamental disagreements cast doubt on its durability.
Residents displaced by the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel are returning to their villages in Lebanon following a ceasefire that began on Friday, as captured in a curated AP photo gallery.
A special needs teacher from Cork has been told she will never work again after developing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome following a classroom assault, highlighting systemic issues in SEND education.
The Guardian is asking readers to share experiences of being concerned about a child's behaviour to the point of considering contacting authorities, with confidentiality assured.
A Gallup survey shows 42% of US men aged 18-29 say religion is very important, up from 28%, while young women remain at 30%, marking a significant shift in religiosity trends.
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Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed four paramedics and wounded six others in a coordinated 'quadruple tap' attack, deliberately targeting ambulance crews and hospitals in violation of international humanitarian law.
London sees a sharp 3.5% drop in reception class enrolments due to high housing costs and falling birthrates, with further declines and school closures predicted.
A visual report details the devastating impact of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese civilians, from destroyed homes to makeshift shelters, as a fragile ceasefire takes hold in the region.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for over half a million in Cameroon, urging investment in youth education and entrepreneurship amid economic struggles and political tensions.
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing has pardoned over 4,500 prisoners in a traditional New Year amnesty, but there is no indication that former leader Aung San Suu Kyi or thousands of political detainees will be freed.
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Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing has pardoned over 4,500 prisoners and reduced sentences for others in a traditional new year amnesty, though political detainees' fate remains unclear.
A baby monkey in Mexico, presidential elections in Peru, and a traditional feast in Chile highlight the top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean for April 10-16, 2026.
A new survey reveals 78% of UK parents shop for school items in spring, spending £85 on average due to outgrown uniforms and spreading costs.
South Hadley families are in uproar after voters overwhelmingly rejected a near 50% property tax increase, triggering school program cuts and student walkouts.
Isambard Kitten Brunel, a Siberian forest cat known as Issy, travels daily by bus to Oxford University's library with his owner, librarian Jamie Fishwick-Ford, becoming a beloved mascot and unofficial welfare animal for stressed students.
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Turning Point USA President Erika Kirk's planned visit to Pinnacle High School in Phoenix has drawn criticism from students and parents worried about security risks and political division.
