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Catholics around the world mourn death of Pope Francis

Vatican says Pope Francis died from a stroke and heart failure. Also: snowfall in Hindu Kush Himalayan...

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Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode

Pope Francis has died aged 88. We look back at his life and legacy, with analysis from our Religion...

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Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics

An IDF inquiry into the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza last month found a series of professional...

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Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'

The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is prepared to join Russia in observing an...

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The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'

After Dave's video rental store was forced to close, he created a space for his most loyal customer,...

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Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon

US President Donald Trump has warned that unless Russia and Ukraine agree quickly to end their conflict,...

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US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks

American top diplomat Marco Rubio warns US will walk away from Ukraine peace talks if progress is not...

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Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe

US President Donald Trump says he's 100% sure that he'll strike a trade deal with the European Union,...

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US and Europe discuss ending Ukraine war

US and Ukrainian officials discuss ending the Ukraine war with European allies in Paris. Also: Russia...

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Judge says US government could be in contempt over deportation flights

The Trump administration is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of alleged...

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UK's top court rules on definition of woman

In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court says the legal definition of a woman refers to biological...

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The world is urged not to "look away" from Sudan's civil war

A conference is held but neither of the warring sides were invited, so what can be done? Also: the Russian...

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Trump administration to freeze over $2 billion for Harvard

Harvard professor labels White House actions "groundless" and "vengeful." Also: At least 6 prisons in...

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Sudan: Hundreds of thousands flee Darfur refugee camp

Hundreds of thousands flee Sudan's largest refugee camp in Darfur, after deadly attacks by RSF paramilitaries....

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Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to witness war devastation

Ukraine's president invites Donald Trump to visit his country before any deal with Russia to end the...

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Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills over 30

More than 30 Ukrainians killed in Russian missile attack on Sumy. Also: Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza...

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Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs

President Trump exempts smartphones and laptops from new tariffs. Also: US and Iran describe first round...

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The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires

Meet the rat with a life-saving sense of smell. Carolina has correctly identified thousands of cases...

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US judge rules Palestinian activist can be deported

A US judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, can be deported for his involvement...

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Trump's envoy meets Putin for ceasefire talks

President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff is in St Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin as the US pushes...

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Trump recognises tariff 'transition problems'

US President Donald Trump says transition to new trade world won't be easy, as markets process the White...

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Trump's tariffs explained

Ben Brown in London and Sumi Somaskanda in Washington, examine the key questions about the Trump tariff...

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China says it won't bow to pressure from Trump tariffs

China says it won't give in to pressure from Donald Trump over tariffs but is willing to negotiate....

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Higher US tariffs on hold but China trade war grows

President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US tariffs, but a trade...

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