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Pope Leo says spat with Trump is not focus of his Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday “it’s not in my interest” to debate US President Donald Trump, insisting his trip to Africa is focused on peacebuilding rather than any personal clash.

Pope Leo says spat with Trump is not focus of his Africa trip
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EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference about security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank

More than 60 nations are sending representatives to Brussels to discuss stability, security and long-term peace in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa

EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference about security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank
Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: US Navy seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt on fresh talks in Pakistan

The U.S. Navy's seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship has cast doubt on President Donald Trump's announcement of upcoming talks with Iran

The Latest: US Navy seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt on fresh talks in Pakistan
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan is preparing for new talks between the U.S. and Iran, even as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz

Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions with the U.S., but added that vigilance and

Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S
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Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president set for landslide election win

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria's election, official results

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president set for landslide election win
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European shares slip as hopes for US-Iran peace fade

European shares declined on Monday, as hopes for peace in the Middle East ebbed with tensions reigniting after Washington seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its

European shares slip as hopes for US-Iran peace fade
Asia|Political|World

US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on Iran

The United States and the Philippines have kicked off of their largest combat exercises in an annual display of allied military might

US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on Iran
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Man kills 8 children and shoots his wife and another woman in Shreveport, Louisiana

Officials and relatives say a man killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two women in two homes in Shreveport, Louisiana

Man kills 8 children and shoots his wife and another woman in Shreveport, Louisiana
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British Prime Minister Starmer faces angry lawmakers over Mandelson's appointment as ambassador

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces angry lawmakers over Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington

British Prime Minister Starmer faces angry lawmakers over Mandelson's appointment as ambassador
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung heads into talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday, aiming for a big boost in economic cooperation,

South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi
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UK's Starmer faces parliament over Mandelson vetting as resignation demands swirl

British premier Keir Starmer will address parliament on Monday, facing calls for his resignation over his handling of the appointment of Peter Mandelson, a senior figure

UK's Starmer faces parliament over Mandelson vetting as resignation demands swirl
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North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw Sunday's ballistic missile test launches as part of efforts to evaluate the performance of warheads carrying

North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads
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North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter

North Korea says it test-launched ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads for the second time this month

North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter
Economy|Political|World

US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response

The U.S. says it has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz that tried to get around its blockade of Iranian ports

US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response
Election|Political|US|World

Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots

Michigan officials on Sunday pushed back on a U.S.

Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots
Europe|Political|World

The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests

An exit poll in Bulgaria suggests the center-left Progressive Bulgaria coalition led by ex-President Rumen Radev will win the country's parliamentary election

The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide election win, exit polls show

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria's election and may even secure a parliamentary

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide election win, exit polls show
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz, Brazil's Lula stress close European-Brazilian cooperation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday called for closer ties between South America's largest economy and the

Germany's Merz, Brazil's Lula stress close European-Brazilian cooperation
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Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons

Europe must have its own defense system against ballistic weapons, and Ukraine is already holding talks with several countries on its creation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons
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Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.

Trump wants a sculpture garden for America’s 250th birthday. Sources say it’s unlikely even one statue will be ready.
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that he spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian about the conflict in the Gulf. 

Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president
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Carney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s strong economic ties to the U.S. were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected

Carney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness

Canada's close ties to the United States were once a strength but have become a weakness, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, in a video

Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness