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Pilgrims flock to St. Peter’s ahead of Pope Francis’s funeral
Thousands queued at St. Peter’s Basilica to pay respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three days.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:
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French PM stunned as daughter reveals she was abused at scandal-hit school
Hélène Perlant alleges that a priest at Notre-Dame de Bétharram beat her at a summer camp when she was 14.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:June Opitz obituary
My aunt June Opitz, who has died aged 100, spent 50 years in the Northern Territory outback of Australia, first setting up a store and motel that became part of the Kakadu national park, and then at Charles Darwin University, where she finished a PhD aged 84 before returning to her native UK.It was in 1958 that June became a “ten pound Pom”, sailing from Tilbury Docks. She worked her way across the country before...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants to be sentenced by Kenyan court in two weeks
The two men had entered Kenya on a tourist visa and were staying in a guest house in the western town of Naivasha. Their lawyer said that her clients did not know what they were doing was illegal.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis
Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church's late pontiff.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Why Career Exploration Shouldn’t Wait Until High School
From the time we’re kids, we’re asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a big question — one that many students struggle to answer. ...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Security increased in disputed Kashmir as India vows to punish perpetrators of attack that killed 26
As investigators began probing the attack, many shops and businesses in Kashmir closed to protest the killings. Tens of thousands of armed police and soldiers fanned out across the region and erected additional checkpoints.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Elite European uni warns staff about working with US colleges amid Trump crackdown
Ghent University is "concerned" about developments in American higher education.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:White House says not taking aim at green group tax status
Concerns ran high after President Trump took aim at the charitable status of Harvard University, seen as a first shot against tax-exempt non-profit organisations The post White House says not taking aim at green group tax status appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:EU holds firm on pharma reform proposal despite industry pressure
The European Commission has no plans to withdraw or revise its proposed overhaul of EU pharmaceutical rules, despite mounting pressure from the pharmaceutical industry concerned about potential tariffs and the sector’s competitiveness.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:‘I don’t know where I will go’: Refugees run out of options in Tunisia
Blocked from staying and barred from moving to other camps, refugees in Tunisia weigh a bleak future.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Trump says he may revise US tariff amounts for some trading partners including China
Prospect of ‘special deal’ sends US equities market surging as Wall Street Journal reports White House is considering more targeted taxes.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:British MP denied entry to Israel-controlled Al-Aqsa gate for being Muslim
British MP denied entry to Israel-controlled Al-Aqsa gate for being Muslim Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 04/23/2025 - 15:41 Parliamentarian Shockat Adam said fellow members of his delegation were allowed through the Western Gate, which Israel controls British MP Shockat Adam toured Hebron, Bethlehem, Tulkarm and East Jerusalem in the occupied Palestinian territories (Supplied) Off British MP Shockat Adam was denied...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Supreme Court Declares Speaker Removal Unconstitutional
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Monrovia - The Supreme Court of Liberia has delivered a decisive ruling in the ongoing power struggle between the House of Representatives' self-declared Majority Bloc and embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, declaring the group's actions unconstitutional and effectively ending Representative Richard N. Koon's controversial campaign to unseat the Speaker.In its final judgment, the Court...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:6 universities in Hong Kong make Asia top 50 for first time since 2017
Baptist University climbs to 50th in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings, while Beijing’s Tsinghua University keeps grip on top spot.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | April 23rd – Evening
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Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Italy rolls out major security plan for funeral of Pope Francis
Thousands of followers including religious and political leaders from across the world are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines
The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Software giant SAP’s shares surge 10% after first-quarter profit beat
SAP announced Wednesday that its first-quarter operating profit had risen by 58% year-on-year to hit 2.5 billion euros ($2.9 billion).
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:The hit music accused of glorifying violence in Mexico
‘Narcocorridos’ that romanticise cartel figures face a ban in some parts of the country
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:EU Commission withdrew patent file to push for agreement, says industry chief
In its 2025 work program, the European Commission announced it will scrap rules on Standard Essential Patents.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Hackers pounce on Pope’s death with scams
Cyber firm Check Point found fake news stories and AI-generated content about the late Pope, leading users to scams.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Indian-administered Kashmir
Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India's most popular tourist destinations.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Kashmir
Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India's most popular tourist destinations.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Israel cracks down on official posts mourning Pope Francis
Israel cracks down on official posts mourning Pope Francis Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:10 Israeli diplomats criticise foreign ministry's handling of pontiff's death, saying it damages Israel's image Pope Francis waves to crowds at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican on 26 October 2022 (AFP/Vincenzo Pinto) Off Israel’s orders to remove official posts expressing condolences on the death ofPope...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Kipyegon targets first women's sub-four minute mile
Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:FIFA Has No Child Safeguarding Policy for 2026 World Cup
Click to expand Image FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, US, July 28, 2024. 2024 Alika Jenner/FIFA via Getty Images In two months, the FIFA Club World Cup, an international football tournament for club teams, will kick off in the United States, serving as a testing ground for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup next year. But FIFA has inexcusably not put a clear and comprehensive child...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Inside the world of ‘skimpies’: the barmaids in bras who pour pints in Australia’s mining towns
Most skimpy bars have signs that say ‘no photos of the girls’ – but photographer M Ellen Burns earned the women’s trust to capture what their life is really likeGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailNot long after M Ellen Burns arrived in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, the state’s borders closed to the rest of Australia and the world for the first time in history. The photographer had been on a road trip from the...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:The new content creators who could swing this election – podcast
Debate about influencers, content creators and their role in political commentary and coverage has made the 2025 federal election campaign different from previous years. At the same time, the demographic split of voters has also changed significantly: for the first time, gen Z and millennial voters will outnumber baby boomers.Guardian reporter Rafqa Touma speaks to two of the most high-profile Australian creators on...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:‘Sick of being ignored’: galvanised by Gaza, Australian Muslims aim to exert new political power at the election
Campaigns that have sprung up to energise Australia’s 650,000 voting-age Muslims say the ramifications will extend well beyond 3 MayElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Australia 2025 Election Questionnaire
Below is a question-by-question compilation of responses by the Australian Labor Party (ALP), the Liberal National Coalition and the Australian Greens. The Liberal National Coalition did not respond under each individual question but responded under relevant thematic subheadings. Human Rights Watch has matched their responses to the questions.Human Rights LegislationAustralia is the only Western democracy without a...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Australia: Parties Address Human Rights Issues
Click to expand Image Parliament House of Australia in Canberra, March 20, 2024. 2024 George Chan/SOPA Images/Sipa USA via AP Photo (Sydney) – Voters in the upcoming Australian election on May 3, 2025, should consider where political candidates stand on key human rights issues, Human Rights Watch said today. Before casting their ballots, voters should weigh the candidates’ commitments to respecting, protecting and...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Why American tech stocks are newly vulnerable
Recent market turbulence has exposed uncomfortable weaknesses
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Socialists urge EU tech chief to deliver results in blockbuster US tech probes
European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is facing growing pressure to wrap up investigations into TikTok, Meta and X.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:How the Holocaust is weaponised to repress anti-genocide voices
How the Holocaust is weaponised to repress anti-genocide voices Submitted by Mark Etkind on Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:24 As a descendent of a Holocaust survivor, I have marched in pro-Palestine protests - and watched UK opponents try to smear us A Pro-Palestinian activist holds up a placard during a march in London on 7 September 2024 (Justin Tallis/AFP) On Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, Wednesday and Thursday this...
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