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Pope Francis laid to rest after tens of thousands attend Vatican funeral
In break with recent tradition, 88-year-old leader of Catholic world was buried in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica.
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USAID and the pacification industry in Palestine
Like other forms of US assistance, USAID was all about normalising the colonisation of Palestine.
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Trump, Zelenskyy hold ‘productive’ meeting at the Vatican
The meeting before Pope Francis's funeral was their first since an angry encounter in Washington, DC, in February.
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Iran ‘extremely cautious’ about success of nuclear talks with the US
US and Iranian officials say nuclear talks will resume next week after third round of indirect discussions in Oman.
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Have scientists discovered a new colour called ‘olo’?
Described as a 'deeply saturated teal' colour, humans can only see it with the help of laser technology.
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How technocracy has become our reality
Do technocrats pose a threat to democracy?
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Death toll in suspected chemical blast at key Iran port rises to 25
The huge explosion and subsequent blaze at Bandar Abbas port has also left more than 750 people wounded.
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At least 11 killed in suspected RSF drone attack on Sudan displacement camp
Local governor says the attack knocked out a nearby power station for the fourth time since the war began two years ago.
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DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2
US brings two countries' foreign ministers together and voices an interest in investment in the DRC's mineral-rich east.
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Pope Francis’ coffin laid in St Peter’s Square at start of funeral
The coffin of Pope Francis was laid in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Saturday at the beginning of his funeral.
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Indian soldiers demolish homes of Pahalgam attack suspects in Kashmir
Soldiers demolish homes of alleged attackers in Kashmir following the region's deadliest civilian assault in decades.
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Richard Gere reads Darwish poem in support of Palestinians
Human rights advocate Richard Gere read a poem by Mahmoud Darwish to show solidarity with Palestinians.
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Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide: Family
The 41-year-old's family issued a statement, confirming she took her own life at her farm in Western Australia.
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US “complicit in genocide and starvation of civilians” in Gaza
Israel is using starvation as a weapon against civilians in Gaza with US complicity, says UN food rights official.
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In 1975, thousands of babies were daringly airlifted from the Vietnam war
Some of those involved in 'Operation Babylift' recall the events - and what happened to the children after.
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LeBron, Lakers lose to Timberwolves in Game 3 of playoffs
LeBron James scores 38 but the LA Lakers fall to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,157
These are the key events on day 1,157 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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How dangerous is the latest India-Pakistan dispute?
Killing of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks new crisis.
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Apple to move assembly of US phones to India in shift away from China
Apple is in talks with its outsourcing partners in India to execute this plan amid soaring trade tensions, as per FT.
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US judge arrested as immigration crackdown escalates
US Justice Department alleges Judge Hannah Dugan refused to turn over a man that immigration agents showed up to arrest.
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