The US president had faced backlash just two days earlier for an AI-generated image that portrayed him in a similar manner to Jesus.
Senior Hezbollah official Ibrahim al-Moussawi says diplomatic efforts by Iran and other regional states could produce a ceasefire soon.
US-born pontiff urges respect for all people, says his travels have shown importance of pursuing dialogue between different communities.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi confirms a rapid rise in activity at North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear complex.
The teenage attacker killed eight fellow pupils and one teacher at the middle school, with 13 others wounded.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the support will be equivalent to as much as 1.2 billion barrels of oil.
Peter Magyar wants to restore media independence after his landslide election win, ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule.
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The 32-year-old Dane, who also won two world titles, says he is ‘no longer able to compete and train at the highest level’.
The British king’s first US state visit later this month takes on far greater significance amid tensions between Trump and Starmer.
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The move could raise concerns in Washington, given that the US president’s personal wealth and business dealings are managed by his family.
US president accuses European ally of lacking ‘courage’ after she denounced his attacks on the pope and refused to join the Iran war effort.
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With a parliamentary majority, Mark Carney will have a freer hand to govern – and solidify his grip on leading Canada.
Four women have accused the California Democrat of misconduct, including assault and harassment.
Whistle-blower Chelsea Manning was among those held in a protest led by the anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace.
The fugitive ex-intelligence head, convicted of plotting a coup with Jair Bolsonaro, was arrested for a minor traffic violation and then referred to ICE.
The move aims to cut reliance on dominant producer China and give more power to regional buyers.
Agencies did not fully ‘take ownership of the risk’ while teenage killer’s parents bore ‘significant responsibility’ too.
Lee Jae Myung’s comparing military action against Palestinians to the Holocaust comes as Israel remembers the 6 million Jews killed by Nazis.
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The African nation says discussions with President Macron last week included economic inequities, structural racism and looted artefacts.
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Susan Coyle will become the first woman to lead the army in 125 years as the military aims for one in four personnel to be women by 2030.
Front-runner exits race as former staffers and fellow Democrats demand he also resign from Congress.
Malaysia has been cracking down on fuel smuggling amid mounting shortages and supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
Northern Irishman holds off Scottie Scheffler to become just fourth golfer to be repeat champion at Augusta.
Education Ministry aims to reduce homework, exams and stress for better mental well-being.
Nigerian Air Force launches investigation into civilian casualties at Jilli Market as it targeted jihadists.
The air strike took place on Wednesday amid hopes that the US-Iran ceasefire would apply to Lebanon, as Israeli strikes killed more than 350.
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The Israeli military halted 40 boats assembled by the same organisation in October last year, arresting more than 450 activists including Greta Thunberg.
The Democratic congressman has been accused by several women of rape and sexual misconduct, which he denies.
Black Cube came to prominence in 2017 for its operations aimed at discrediting women who accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault.
The Labour government will not include legislation supporting the handover in its parliamentary agenda without support from Washington.