Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Easter Mass
The pontiff’s Easter remarks follow a Palm Sunday homily in which he said God rejected the prayers of “those who wage war.”
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Easter in Jerusalem overshadowed by war and restrictions at the Holy Sepulchre
Silence reigned on Easter Sunday in the alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre, where Christians commemorate Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.
French boats set sail from Marseille to join Gaza aid Flotilla
Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.
Two more murder arrests after boy, 14, shot dead
A man and a boy are arrested on suspicion of murder after Eghosa Ogbebor was fatally shot.
Pope urges world to 'lay down arms" and names no wars in Easter blessing
Hendro Munsterman, Vatican-correspondent for Nederlands Dagblad, has more.
"We got him!": US rescues aviator whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran
The United States said Sunday it rescued a service member missing behind enemy lines since Iran downed a fighter jet, as President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Tehran with a new looming deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
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Sweden releases sanctioned tanker due to lack of evidence it caused oil spill
Swedish authorities have released a tanker sanctioned by the EU that was detained on suspicion of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea
France condemns China's execution of a French citizen held on death row for 15 years
France says China has executed a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking after more than 15 years on death row
European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as war drives price surge
Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears
US rescues missing service member from downed jet in Iran: Trump
President Trump announced early Sunday that the U.S. rescued a missing service member from Iran, after a U.S. fighter jet was downed inside the country Friday. “My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of…
Japan to strengthen Pacific Ocean defense system
"A vast area on the Pacific side is a defense vacuum," Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told reporters during his visit to the island of Iwo Jima.
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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Escalates Threat to Hit Iranian Power Plants After U.S. Rescues Downed Airman
President Trump used an expletive-laden social media post to taunt Iranian leaders, saying that the United States would attack if they did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv steps up attacks on Putin’s oil network in defiance of Western allies
Ukraine is focusing its strikes on port and oil infrastructure critical to Russian exports
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Oil back above $110 while Asian markets brace after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Trump issues new ultimatum to Tehran to end its chokehold over major Persian Gulf waterway
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns of ‘devastating’ response if Trump follows through on swear-laden threats
US president threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday
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Trump reveals his exact deadline before he unleashes ‘hell’ on Iran after profanity-laced threats
Asked about the risk to the Iranian people, the president insists ‘the civilians want me to do it’
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Middle East crisis live: Tehran warns Trump over strait of Hormuz threat; Netanyahu suggests Israel helped rescue downed US crew member
Iran’s parliamentary speaker decries US president’s ‘reckless moves’ after expletive-ridden threat; Israeli PM says Trump ‘expressed his appreciation for Israel’s help’ Trump warns Iran to reopen s…
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Hungary's Orbán has long annoyed the European Union. Now some hope he faces defeat
Hungary's upcoming election has significant implications for the European Union
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After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war
Children and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky
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'The final indignity' - Families battle to claw back care home cash
Relatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.
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Totti, Puyol, Maldini, Carragher - ranking football's greatest one-club men
From Francesco Totti to Matthew Le Tissier, one-club men share a rare and special bond with the fans - we've ranked the top 10 here.
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Ligue 1: Monaco defeat Marseille as Champions League race tightens
AS Monaco beat Marseille (2-1) in Ligue 1 matchday 28. Thanks to this victory, Monaco (5th) have drawn level with Marseille (4th).
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Queues stretch past an hour as traffic jams hit mega bridge during Easter, Ching Ming
Traffic at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge reached peak levels during the first two days of the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with checkpoint queues sometimes exceeding an hour, raising concern…
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Lakers' Luka Doncic to seek treatment hamstring strain in Europe
Doncic sustained the injury in Thursday's 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City. The team announced Friday after an MRI that he will miss at least the remainder of the regular season.
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Why it's time for Rose to come of age at Masters
In the field for this week's 90th Masters there will be no player seeking a first Augusta crown with a better pedigree than Justin Rose, writes Iain Carter.
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NASA's Artemis II crew readies for Monday's lunar flyby. Here's what you need to know
At its closest point, the crew of Artemis II will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface late Monday. The astronauts will also venture farther into space than any previous human mission.
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Survivor of 2011 disaster works to keep people healthy with fermented food
After surviving the Great East Japan Earthquake while pregnant, Asami Kurihara obtained a certification for being a fermented food sommelier.
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Compensation for crime victims capped in 1996 not enough, say campaigners
Figures suggest if £500,000 limit set for Great Britain 30 years ago was adjusted for inflation the maximum would be more than £1m A 30-year freeze on compensation for victims of crime should be li…
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Hong Kong’s MPF set to report worst performance in 3 years in March
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) is poised to report a loss of over HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion) for March this week, its worst monthly loss in dollar terms since its inception 25 yea…
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Australia news live: national auction clearance rate hits lowest point since 2022; petrol drops 32 cents over past week after fuel tax cuts
Follow today’s news live Watch American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson win her Stawell Gift heat The Paris Olympic 100m silver medallist started from scratch but powered past the field with ease. Co…
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When Suzuki met Suzuki: why a Tokyo dating agency is matching couples with the same name
Japan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their name At the very least, the three men and three women calming their n…
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Passengers forced to stand for hours on regional Victoria trains as free tickets supercharge long weekend demand
Reduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free a…
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A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the 'lunar sphere of influence'
The crew’s Orion capsule entered what’s known as the lunar sphere of influence at around 12:41 a.m. ET Monday, crossing into the region of space where the moon’s gravitational pull is stronger than…
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'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as Northern Ireland brings in miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
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Japanese troops make history by joining military drills in Philippines
The GSDF soldiers on Monday became the first "combat-capable" Japanese troops to train in the Southeast Asian country since the end of World War II.
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Deontay Wilder calls out Joshua after beating Derek Chisora
Wilder came face to face with Joshua as he walked past the Briton after the fight. The two fist-bumped, and the American said, "Let's do it."
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From digging coal to selling noodles? China’s mining workers face change
As China runs away from the rest of the world in developing renewable energy, its coal mining industry is facing the prospect of major change
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Mystique of Masters' iconic green jacket endures ahead of 2026 tournament
Only the reigning champion is allowed to take his green jacket off the club's property, and then only until he returns to defend it the following year.
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This Is Not China’s War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago
Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term.
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Warning issued after university student loses HK$190,000 in internship scam
English-speaking con artists have targeted university students seeking summer internships, using a bogus 40-minute orientation session to make their dubious job offers appear genuine, Hong Kong pol…
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The Greens, Reform and the end of two-party politics? – podcast
In part two of our interview, Kiran Stacey speaks to the political scientist Prof Rob Ford about the voters Labour and the Conservatives are losing to the Greens and Reform, and how May’s elections…
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Sick pay rule changes to benefit up to 9.6m UK workers, TUC says
Union says new entitlements, part of Employment Rights Act 2025, will help lower-income households Up to 9.6 million UK workers are to benefit from the changes to sick pay rules, according to union…
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‘Not the Cairo we know’: Energy shock from Iran war dims Egypt nights
Officials in Egypt say the decision to order shops to close early for a month was unavoidable, given the country's heavy reliance on imported fuel.
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At least 15 killed in strikes on Lebanon – as it happened
This blog has now closed. Our live coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran continues here Iranian media has claims that a US aircraft was destroyed while searching for the crew member of a missing US…
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Artemis II astronauts expected to reach far side of moon on Monday
Nasa team get deeper into space than any humans have ever ventured Astronauts on the historic Artemis II mission are expected to reach the far side of the moon on Monday, venturing deeper into spac…
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Three Charged With Arson in Attack on U.K. Jewish Charity’s Ambulances
A fourth suspect was arrested after showing up at a hearing for the defendants, the police said. The March attack was widely condemned but has not been declared a terrorist incident.
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Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.
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The Papers: Trump's 'expletive-laden tirade' and US airman's 'got gun' miracle escape
The majority of the papers lead with Donald Trump's latest threat to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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Imperial family visits Fukushima to inspect reconstruction efforts
The trip marks the first time since the disaster that the emperor and his family have visited the municipalities where the nuclear accident occurred.
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Hungary's opposition surfs grassroots wave ahead of key election
First-time activists are fueling an effort to unseat Viktor Orban by building a grassroots movement across rural Hungary.
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Why are more children in Japan staying away from school?
More than 25% of elementary and junior high students who took part in a survey said bullying was the initial cause for wanting to stop attending school.
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Chris Murphy on Trump’s Iran threat: ‘A clear war crime’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday derided President Trump’s latest threats to Iran as “war crimes” if committed. “Trump is calling reporters today to tell them he is going to commit mass war cr…
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South Korea president says regrets 'reckless' drones sent to North
Seoul initially denied any official role in the January drone incursion but Lee Jae Myung said a probe had revealed government officials had been involved.
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Housing authorities expand use of smart technologies to support elderly
Hong Kong’s housing authorities will expand the use of smart technologies, such as door sensors, in-home fall detectors and stair climbers, to enhance safety and convenience for elderly residents a…
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Middle East war live: More than 25, including six children, killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran
More than 25 people, including at least six children, were killed overnight into Monday as the United States and Israel carried out a new wave of air strikes on Iran, local and state media reported…
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KKR-backed SmartHR said to be mulling Tokyo IPO later this year
The Japanese human resources platform operator is among the country's few unicorns, or unlisted startups that have been valued at more than $1 billion.
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China built the world’s drone industry. Now it’s locking down the skies.
New regulations are tightening rules for recreational and civilian operators, with penalties for unauthorized flying of drones to include possible jail time.
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Why tanka poetry is clicking with a new generation
A centuries-old poetic form is being reshaped through everyday experiences, online exchange and a new generation of writers.
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Stacey Abrams on Trump’s mail-in voting order: ‘Patently illegal’
Former Georgia state Rep. Stacey Abrams (D) on Saturday slammed President Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting as unconstitutional and illegal. “It is patently illegal, and it is entirely in t…
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Japan’s much-needed intel debate could cost Takaichi political points
While the Liberal Democratic Party will not likely face major obstacles in the intelligence debate, it still could weigh down Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration.
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Hungary's Viktor Orban: Global ‘illiberal role-model’
The shrewd prime minister has constantly tweaked his country's political system to rule for 16 straight years as a dominant, albeit divisive figure.
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