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Sistine Chapel doors closed as Vatican conclave begins

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Sistine Chapel doors closed as Vatican conclave begins

The papal conclave has begun as a Vatican offical declared ‘extra omnes’, signaling non-voters to exit the chapel.

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Israeli soldiers blow up building in Gaza for ‘gender reveal’ party

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Israeli soldiers blow up building in Gaza and laugh about ‘gender reveal’

'It’s a boy!' Israeli soldiers have filmed themselves blowing up a building in Gaza while laughing that the blue smoke.

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Several killed as car rams into crowd at Vancouver festival

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Several killed as car rams into crowd at Vancouver festival

Several killed in a car ramming in Vancouver, where a vehicle drove into a crowd at a Filipino festival.

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Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal?

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Russia-Ukraine peace prospects: Does South Africa have a role to play?

As Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets South Africa's Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Moscow-allied politicians protest the state visit.

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Argentina secures $42bn from IMF, others as it lifts currency controls

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Argentina secures $42bn from IMF, others as it lifts currency controls

Three major financial institutions are investing in Argentina's economic recovery as it tries to deregulate.

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US tariffs end ‘world as we knew it’: UK’s Starmer

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UK leader laments ‘world as we knew it’ ending with US tariffs

New global tariffs imposed by the US will have 'profound' economic consequences, the British prime minister warns.

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‘Hands Off’ protesters rally across US to oppose Trump’s policies

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‘Hands Off’ protesters rally across US to oppose Trump’s policies

Tens of thousands gather across the US and Europe to decry actions of the Trump administration.

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India’s opposition says will challenge Muslim properties bill in top court

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India’s opposition says will challenge Muslim properties bill in top court

Amendments to 1995 law governing waqf endowments would add non-Muslims to boards that manage such properties.

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Screenshots of Yemen attack group chat contradict US officials’ denials

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Screenshots of Yemen attack group chat contradict US officials’ denials

Screenshots from a Signal group chat show a US official sharing the timing and weapons to be used in a strike on Yemen.

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Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills Hamas leader, teen, officials say

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Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills Hamas leader, teen, officials say

Hamas's Ismail Barhoum and 16-year-old boy killed in attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, according to authorities.

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Trump orders increased minerals production, says Ukraine deal coming soon

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Trump orders increased minerals production, says Ukraine deal coming soon

US president invokes wartime powers to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals.

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Report forecasts climate change to drive rise in heart disease

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Report forecasts climate change to drive rise in heart disease

Researchers say 50,000 years of healthy life lost annually in Australia to weather-linked cardiovascular disease.

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Syria’s president calls for ‘peace, calm’ amid brutal clashes

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Syria’s President al-Sharaa calls for ‘peace, calm’ amid brutal clashes

Violence in Latakia, Tartous leaves hundreds dead as Syria faces deepening divides amid escalating conflict.

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Pope in critical condition after suffering respiratory crisis: Vatican

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Pope in critical condition after suffering respiratory crisis: Vatican

Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties.

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The reasons why America has abandoned democracy

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The reasons why America has abandoned democracy

I believe most Americans have abandoned democracy because democracy has abandoned most Americans.

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Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

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Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

Vatican says Francis's respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis but that he remains 'in good spirits'.

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Arab League chief warns of regional instability over Trump’s Gaza plan

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Arab League chief warns of regional instability over Trump’s Gaza plan

Arab League chief rejects US President Trump’s plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza of Palestinians.

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‘Palestinians cannot be transferred’ from Gaza, Jordanian FM says

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‘Palestinians cannot be transferred’ from Gaza, Jordanian FM says

Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi tells Al Jazeera that Jordan remains opposed to Trump's Gaza takeover plan.

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East Timor has a historic opportunity to break ASEAN deadlock on Myanmar

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East Timor has a historic opportunity to break ASEAN deadlock on Myanmar

It can lead the way on holding Myanmar's military government accountable at the ICC.

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Barcelona to play Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey semifinals

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Copa del Rey: Barcelona draw Atletico Madrid in blockbuster semi matchup

The draw for Spain's oldest football competition also has Real Madrid playing Real Sociedad in the other semifinal.