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Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass

Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.

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What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran

The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over southern Iran.

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Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

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ICE wanted to build a detention centre - this small farming town said no

Residents say they support the administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.

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Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York

Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.

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AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary

Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

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The man who became one of India's greatest stage queens

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

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US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

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German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

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Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five

A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.

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World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

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Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages

Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.