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Pope says he will ‘speak out loud’ against war after Trump attack
Pope Leo has said he will continue to "speak out loud" against war, after the US president launched an unusual and scathing attack over his opposition to US immigration policy and the war in Iran.
US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says
The United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to the Central African Republic, her lawyer said on Friday, describing it as a “super dangerous” transfer to a country with which the activist has no connection. The Iranian American Legal Defence Fund (IALDF) said on Thursday that three Iranian women w...
Congo colonel sentenced to death over murder of UN experts
A Congolese military court has sentenced an army colonel to death for taking part in a conspiracy to murder two U.N. experts in central Congo nearly a decade ago, in a case that continues to raise questions about state involvement. At his first trial in 2022, Colonel Jean de Dieu Mambweni received a 10-year term for...
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said. Two women and a child were among eight killed in Haboush in Nabatieh district, where the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had issued an evacuation order. Four people, includin...
Former Bucknell University football coach charged in hazing death of player
A former football coach at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania has been charged in the death of a player who collapsed during practice two years ago.
France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says
France intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic on Sunday with the support of allies including the UK, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. He said the French Navy boarded the Tagor, which maritime authorities said had been flying a false flag when it was detained around 400 nautical miles west...
Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in the US after British authorities issued 38 new charges against the pair.
U.S. reminds dual nationals to use American passports when travelling to and from the country
The United States has reminded all its citizens, including dual nationals, that they are legally required to enter and leave the country using a valid U.S. passport. In a public travel advisory, U.S. authorities stressed that the requirement applies to all American citizens, including children who also hold citizenship...
Officers in Nowak case face gross misconduct investigation
Two police officers are being investigated for potential gross misconduct following the case of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed and arrested as he lay dying, the police watchdog has said.
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
Emergency services in south-eastern Spain are working to contain pockets of fire after one of the country's worst ever wildfires.
Oil slips again as US, Iran sign peace deal
Oil prices fell in early trading on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end the Iran war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and waive U.S. sanctions on Tehran's oil.
Philippines building collapse: Rescuers search for more than 20 trapped
More than 20 people are trapped under the rubble of a building under construction in the Philippines that collapsed on Sunday, officials said, as rescue efforts continued. Five people were confirmed trapped, including two in contact with rescuers, and 18 more were feared under the rubble, officials said. “We have fiv...