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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
Crime|US|World

Police officer shares details about Louisiana mass shooting

Eight children were shot and killed, and two others were wounded across three homes in south Shreveport, Louisiana, in what authorities are calling a "domestic disturbance." The victims ranged in age from 1 to 14. CNN’s Rafael Romo reports.

Police officer shares details about Louisiana mass shooting
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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 ceasefire talks in Pakistan

President Donald Trump says the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to circumvent its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: US Navy seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt on fresh ceasefire 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
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German industry faces stagnation in 2026, BDI says

German industry is expected to stagnate at best in 2026, the BDI industry association said on Monday, warning that higher energy costs, supply chain

German industry faces stagnation in 2026, BDI says
Business|World

China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks

China has expressed concern over the "forced interception" by the U.S. of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, urging

China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks
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
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue

British police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a weekend arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London as Jewish leaders express concern about a wave of recent incidents targeting their community

UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners

Investors have cooled on European defence stocks as profit taking and stretched valuations collide with growing uncertainty over the

European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project

Indonesia is in talks with Japan's Toyota Motor Asia on a potential joint investment in bioethanol production in the Southeast Asian country, a government official and

Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project
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Oil prices jump and stocks are mixed as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo

Oil prices have climbed more than 5% while shares are mixed as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevents tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump and stocks are mixed as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo
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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
Economy|World

The Latest: Iran threatens to respond after US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged cargo ship

President Donald Trump says the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Iran threatens to respond after US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged cargo ship
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Global cooperation on stablecoins critically important, BIS says

The head of the Bank for International Settlements has made a renewed call for international cooperation on how stablecoins are used, describing it as vital

Global cooperation on stablecoins critically important, BIS says
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Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade

The head of one of Taiwan's top business groups said on Monday both Beijing and Taipei should leave politics out of resuming normal trade and tourism exchanges, after

Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade
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Markets light on volume and high on hopes

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets chose to look past weekend headlines and the risk of a re-ignited and wider Mideast conflict, and traded - thinly - on

Markets light on volume and high on hopes
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Huawei signs deal with Vietnamese bank SHB to expand Vietnam footprint

Vietnamese lender SHB and China's Huawei Technologies Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Sunday, SHB said, a move that will allow the Chinese technology

Huawei signs deal with Vietnamese bank SHB to expand Vietnam footprint
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil rises 5% on renewed US-Iran tension

Oil prices jumped more than 5% on Monday, on fears that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran could collapse after the U.S.

Oil rises 5% on renewed US-Iran tension
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Japan households' inflation expectations steady, BOJ April hike bets fade

Most Japanese households expect prices to continue rising in the coming years, a quarterly survey showed on Monday, keeping pressure on the central bank to

Japan households' inflation expectations steady, BOJ April hike bets fade
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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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Oil jumps, stocks wobble as Mideast ceasefire hangs in the balance

Oil prices jumped and stock futures fell on Monday as rising tensions in the Middle East kept shipping in and out of the Gulf to a minimum, though

Oil jumps, stocks wobble as Mideast ceasefire hangs in the balance