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Who is going to the Pope's funeral?
World leaders from Donald Trump to Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the ceremony in St Peter's Square.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:
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Pope Francis’ Funeral Begins at the Vatican
Hours earlier, the closing rite of Pope Francis’s coffin took place at the Altar of Confession in St. Peter’s Basilica. On Saturday, Pope Francis’ funeral began in St. Peter’s Square with the presence of delegations from at least 130 countries, around 50 heads of state, and thousands of people. RELATED: Cuba Recalls Pope Francis’ Opposition […]
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Over 100,000 Syrian lives on hold in EU and UK amid lingering asylum freeze
Over 100,000 Syrian lives on hold in EU and UK amid lingering asylum freeze Submitted by Pauline Nasri on Sat, 04/26/2025 - 09:00 Syrians in the UK and Europe who were awaiting asylum decisions when Assad fell say going home is not yet a safe option A man carrying a child on his shoulders in Berlin holds a self-made Syrian flag at a rally on 8 December 2024 after the fall of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad (Ralf...
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis’ funeral as it happened: ‘pope among the people’ laid to rest, world celebrates his legacy
The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s new tobacco control measures won’t affect tourists: official
Deputy Secretary for Health Eddie Lee says authorities have already taken tourists’ needs into account when drafting new measures.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Huge crowds flock to Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral
The pontiff's passing away begins nine days of Vatican mourning before a conclave to choose his successor is held.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:US “complicit in genocide and starvation of civilians” in Gaza
Israel is using starvation as a weapon against civilians in Gaza with US complicity, says UN food rights official.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Pony.ai teams up with Tencent for robotaxi services on WeChat, other apps
Pony.ai has announced an agreement with Tencent Cloud to develop autonomous driving and deploy robotaxi services on Tencent applications like WeChat.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Japan man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to avoid funeral costs, faces fraud probe
Some speculate that man intends to claim extra pension benefits, while others express sympathy.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Geopolitics could push mainlanders to avoid US universities: Hong Kong minister
Christine Choi also says Hong Kong institutions should accept more non-local students gradually to maintain teaching quality.
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Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions
It follows a call from a Chinese envoy for the Philippines and fellow Asean members to be united in safeguarding free trade.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Where in Europe will property investment pay off most in 2025?
The countries with the highest rental yields and most favourable property taxes could offer the best financial returns on property investment. A recent report studied all the elements to find out where the best location is to invest in property in Europe.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Simon Schama: Trump’s war on knowledge
Attacks on Harvard and other universities are not just self-defeating — they are fundamentally un-American
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Marxism and meal plans: cadres tackle weighty issues at China’s top party school
Promising young and mid-ranking officials given ‘life-changing’ lessons on political doctrine, loyalty, and how to look after their health.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Crunch time ahead for China’s solar panel producers as Trump’s 3,521% ‘shock’ tariffs loom
Chinese firms have been exporting from offshore factories to beat US tariffs for a decade, and Washington is determined to shut the loophole.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong urged to tighten regulation of counsellors following misconduct case
Experts call on authorities to set up statutory registration system and grant legal exemptions to professional organisations to publicly address wrongdoings.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Congo and Rwanda aim for peace as US eyes mineral deals
The two African countries signed an agreement towards a draft peace deal by May 2 in the presence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Order Restricting Federal Workers’ Union Rights
A federal judge temporarily halted Trump’s attempt to eliminate collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of federal workers, marking a union victory against repressive labor policies. Related: Trump’s Approval Rating Drops to 42%, Lowest Since His 2025 Inauguration A federal judge blocked an executive order by President Donald Trump on Friday that sought to restrict […]
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Warhol artwork was 'probably' binned during Dutch town hall renovation
Maashorst municipality acknowledges that results of the investigation into the missing Andy Warhol artworks kills any hope of ever finding them again.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Why the Philippines can’t ignore China’s Southeast Asia pivot
Beijing’s focus on regional stability and trade openness presents both challenges and opportunities that Manila can’t afford to overlook.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Why does China’s ‘queen’ entrepreneur Dong Mingzhu shun jobseekers educated overseas?
Chinese businesswoman divides opinion by saying her company won’t hire overseas-educated executives due to security concerns.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Carney condemns Israeli blockade on food to Gaza
Liberal Leader Mark Carney urged Israel to allow the World Food Programme to work in Gaza, saying food must not be used as a "political tool," hours after the UN agency said it had run out of stocks due to a sustained Israeli blockade on supplies.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Ecuador Earthquake Leaves 20 Injured, Exposes Structural Inequality and Resilience Challenges
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador, injuring 20 and damaging 60 homes, while highlighting the vulnerabilities of marginalized communities and the urgent need for equitable disaster response. Related: International Observer Denounces Irregularities in Ecuador’s Presidential Run Off In the early hours of April 25, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake rattled the province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador,...
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:The Uyuni Salt Flat: A Landscape That Defies Reality
Located in southwestern Bolivia, the Uyuni Salt Flat stretches over 10,000 square kilometers, making it the largest salt desert on the planet. At 3,650 meters above sea level, this vast white expanse is the result of ancient prehistoric lakes that left behind layers of salt and minerals. RELATED: Mario Vargas Llosa’s Books And Its Arab […]
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:A Chinese prison helped fuel the deadly fentanyl crisis in the US
This article was originally published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Reporting Highlights China’s vast security apparatus shrouds itself in shadows, but the outside world has caught periodic glimpses of it behind the faded gray walls of Shijiazhuang prison in the northern province of Hebei. Chinese media reports have shown inmates hunched over sewing […] The post A Chinese prison helped...
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Germany: Thousands protest police shooting of Black man
A Black man died due to wounds sustained during a police shooting during an altercation in Oldenburg last weekend. Thousands have taken to the streets calling for justice and condemning what they call structural racism.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Why China is taking a much tougher stance towards Donald Trump this time round
Beijing has shown no signs it wants to make concessions after Trump’s behaviour in his first term soured relations.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Climate change, housing, HECS debt reform top of mind for young voters
Australia's 1.4 million first-time voters are getting most of their political news from social media influencers and say climate change, housing, and health reform are key priorities for them.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:With Trump talking with Tehran, could a new nuclear deal be next?
Negotiators from Iran and the United States are set to meet again in Oman on April 26, prompting hopes the two countries might be moving, albeit tentatively, toward a new nuclear accord. The scheduled talks follow the two previous rounds of indirect negotiations that have taken place under the new Trump administration. Those discussions were […] The post With Trump talking with Tehran, could a new nuclear deal benext?...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Declaration of Principles Signing Ceremony
[State Department] Washington, DC -- SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you all for being here today. It's - I'm honored to be here with my counterparts, the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, for the - to witness the Declaration of Principles for peace in the eastern DRC. It's a declaration that establishes a fundamental understanding of regional governance, security, economic frameworks, and to end...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Where will Trump sit during Pope Francis’ funeral? It’s complicated
Kings and presidents will be among the VIPs, but detailed rules and the whims of the French alphabet will determine who’s in the front row.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Estonian government approves additional funding to raise defence spending to 5.4% of GDP
Estonia’s government approved the multi-billion Euro plans that will see the Baltic country boost its defence investments to over 5% of GDP, in line with Trump’s demands for NATO members.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Pentagon names new senior staff amid building turmoil
The Pentagon on Friday announced four new senior advisers for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following front office infighting that saw the exodus of five senior staff in the past several weeks. The new advisers include Col. Ricky Buria, a former junior military assistant, Patrick Weaver, a former Defense Department “special assistant,” and Justin Fulcher, a...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:The great Australian election campaign quiz – week four
Are you rounding the turn into the home straight, kicking with the wind in the final quarter or falling at the final hurdle? Test your attention span with a week to go before (final) polling day See all our Australia election 2025 coverage Continue reading...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source: