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Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.
The scene in Rome as the world mourns Pope Francis
Photographer Federica Valabrega walked the streets of Rome and Vatican City, taking the pulse of people’s reactions to the Pope Francis’ passing.
White House ousts top official in U.S.-Mexico water wars
Maria-Elena Giner was asked to resign as Trump officials criticize the Biden administration’s handling of sewage flowing from Tijuana into San Diego.
The death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic church, died Monday morning at age 88. He leaves behind a legacy of inclusivity. But now that he is gone, will his approach to the papacy survive?
US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.
Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice
Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life.
Israeli minister says returning hostages not ‘the most important goal’
Finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel should conquer and reoccupy the Gaza Strip for “total victory” against Hamas.
After pope’s death, Catholics mourn lost voice for the dispossessed
At a time when nationalism, a concept long held in contempt by Francis, is surging again in the West, the church now finds itself at a crossroads.
Watch: 'Our father has died' - World mourns for Pope Francis
From mourners outside the Vatican to world leaders, tributes poured for Pope Francis who died aged 88.
Told to rest, Francis kept working: The pope’s hectic last day
The pontiff celebrated Easter, received Vice President JD Vance, issued a final message and took one last ride in the popemobile.
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Almost 300 people were on board the flight that was scheduled from Orlando to Atlanta, the airline said.
New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC
Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.
Ukraine, Russia trade claims of breaking Easter truce before London talks
U.S. officials will meet in London this week with European and Ukrainian negotiators to discuss the latest American proposals to end the conflict.
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Pope Francis’s most defining moments
Pope Francis, known for his humility and advocacy for society’s most vulnerable, leaves a lasting legacy in the Catholic Church.
What happens after the pope dies? From tolling bells to conclave smoke.
Pope Francis laid out guidelines for a simplified funeral before a conclave convenes at the Sistine Chapel to select his successor.
Attempts to reach ceasefire in Ukraine littered with years of failure
The 30-hour "Easter truce" and the reported violations underscore the difficulty in securing even a brief pause in fighting.
How Francis, the second-oldest pope in modern history, compared with others
Pope Francis, the second-oldest pope in modern history, has died at age 88, leaving behind a legacy of change in the Catholic Church.
Sri Lanka Easter bombings victims named 'heroes of faith' by Vatican
The 167 people recognised were Catholics attending mass at churches attacked by suicide bombers.
Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88
The Pope died after suffering a stroke and subsequent heart failure, the Vatican confirms.
Vatican confirms Pope Francis’s cause of death as Catholics mourn worldwide
His death ends a historic chapter for the Catholic Church. The first Latin American pope, he opened the doors of his faith to “everyone, everyone, everyone.”
Beijing warns countries against U.S. trade deals at China’s expense
Beijing said deals to restrict trade with China in exchange for U.S. tariff relief are “bargaining with a tiger for its skin” — seeking the impossible from the unreliable.
Pope Francis's last public appearance on Easter Sunday
The pontiff's last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.
Francis: Traditional Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church
His papacy heralded many firsts and raised questions about the leadership of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis, whose humility and empathy reshaped the papacy, dies at 88
His inclusive style won him adoration and criticism, even as he made few changes to Catholic doctrine.
Trump backs defence secretary after reports of second Signal chat leak
The private messaging group included the US defence secretary's wife, brother and personal lawyer, sources tell US media.
Vance in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions
The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.
Israel’s anti-war protests avoid Gaza. These women are changing that.
Their movement is small, but the women say anger in Israel after the ceasefire ended has given them space to talk about the war’s toll on Gaza’s children.
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Nine-year-old dies as Australia weekend drowning toll rises to seven
The majority of deaths were caused by strong swells washing people into the ocean from rocks.
Ukraine reports many Russian drone attacks after truce ends
Air raid alerts are issued for Kyiv and other regions as blasts are reported in Mykolaiv, a southern city.
China warns nations against 'appeasing' US in trade deals
Beijing was responding to reports that the US will pressure other nations to restrict trade with China.
El Salvador offers Venezuela prisoner swap involving US deportees
El Salvador proposes exchanging 252 US-deported Venezuelans for the same number of "political prisoners" in Venezuela.
A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest
India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes.
