Pope Leo XIV Condemns Trump's Iran War as Scandal
Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, denounced the US-led war in Iran, calling for an immediate ceasefire as global tensions escalate with threats over the Strait of Hormuz.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, denounced the US-led war in Iran, calling for an immediate ceasefire as global tensions escalate with threats over the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the West Bank, wounding several and destroying property, while Israeli strikes in Gaza killed four Palestinians amid ongoing tensions.
A confirmed drone strike on El-Daein teaching hospital in East Darfur killed at least 64 people and injured 89 others, including children and medical staff, according to WHO reports.
Ghana tables a UN resolution, backed by the African Union and Caricom, to formally recognise the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity and initiate reparatory justice dialogue.
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RecommendedNew drone footage captures widespread destruction in two Israeli cities following recent Iranian missile attacks, highlighting the impact on infrastructure and civilian areas.
Russian drone attacks in Ukraine have killed at least four people and caused widespread power outages, as President Zelensky pushes for peace talks ahead of US-Ukraine discussions in Miami.
Scientific research reveals nuclear war would trigger catastrophic chain reactions: disease pandemics, ozone destruction, global starvation, and lethal firestorms, making survival potentially worse than instant vaporization.
Amnesty International reports systematic sexual violence by Iranian security forces against protesters, including children and medical staff, as part of brutal crackdown tactics.
A visual journey across the world captures Eid al-Fitr gatherings, a meningitis outbreak response, and cultural events from Bali to Valencia in Friday's photo highlights.
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RecommendedMuslims worldwide celebrated Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, with prayers and gatherings from Cairo to New York, amidst the shadow of war in the Middle East.
From Middle East conflicts and energy attacks to Oscars disappointment and volcanic eruptions, this week's 20 photographs showcase global crises and cultural events.
Families spent Eid searching for loved ones in unmarked graves after a Pakistan airstrike hit a Kabul drug rehab centre, killing hundreds. The Taliban report over 400 dead while survivors describe catastrophic scenes.
Philippe Lazzarini, outgoing UNRWA commissioner-general, details systematic destruction of agency operations in Gaza and warns of catastrophic regional consequences if international support fails.
Varginha, Brazil, commemorates three decades since the 1996 'alien encounter', with debates raging over hoax claims and a thriving tourism industry built on the mystery.
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RecommendedIranians cautiously observe Persian New Year traditions despite escalating conflict, with some determined to maintain cultural practices while others face devastation from airstrikes.
Hundreds of Kurds have returned to Syria's Afrin district, celebrating Nowruz openly for the first time in years following a landmark peace agreement and new government recognition of Kurdish rights.
Historians reveal King Harold likely used ships, not a forced march, to reach the Battle of Hastings in 1066, challenging Victorian-era narratives and highlighting Anglo-Saxon naval prowess.
Iranian authorities have launched a new wave of arrests targeting teachers, students, and athletes during the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, with thousands detained on security charges.
Growing numbers of Australians are stockpiling supplies and building bunkers as Middle East conflicts and economic instability fuel survivalist trends. Experts explain the shift from panic buying to cautious preparedness.
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RecommendedIsraeli airstrikes target Hezbollah's health centers, financial institutions, and media outlets in southern Lebanon, killing medical workers and escalating the conflict beyond military targets.
The US State Department is creating 12 regional hubs to coordinate disaster and humanitarian aid, replacing some functions of the dismantled USAID, as part of a new bureau with $2 billion in UN funding.
Iranian Americans navigate emotional dissonance during Nowruz celebrations as U.S.-Israel war with Iran creates tension between cultural traditions and political realities.
Patriarch Filaret of Kyiv, a pivotal figure in establishing an independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church free from Moscow's authority, has died at age 97. His decades-long struggle for autocephaly foreshadowed the religious dimensions of the Russia-Ukraine co
Iran threatens tourist sites worldwide as US deploys warships, while Australia's PM is called a 'putrid dog' and chased from a mosque over Gaza. Denmark's Cold War plan and a French naval leak also make headlines.
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RecommendedUK aid cuts of 40% are severely impacting African nations and climate finance, with bilateral aid to Africa set to fall 56% by 2028/9, risking health and education programmes.
Development Minister Jenny Chapman states the UK's new aid allocations focus on poverty reduction, contrasting with US approach using aid for trade leverage. Critics condemn cuts as catastrophic.
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been heard speaking publicly for the first time ever, issuing a statement to mark the Persian New Year, dispelling rumours of his injury or death.
Western governments express deep concern as Iran's attacks on Gulf energy facilities escalate tensions, while Tropical Cyclone Narelle barrels into Queensland with winds over 250km/h. The ACCC investigates petrol price gouging, and a British teen is stran
Australian Muslims and Iranians mark Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz with grief and resilience as Middle East wars cast a shadow, amid heightened security and Islamophobia fears.
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RecommendedIsraeli authorities closed Al-Aqsa Mosque for Eid al-Fitr, citing security amid tensions with Iran, leading hundreds of Muslims to pray outside in occupied East Jerusalem.