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Harvard sues Trump over US federal funding cuts

Harvard sued US President Donald Trump's administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican

Harvard sues Trump over US federal funding cuts

Pope's trusty 'Camerlengo' to run Vatican in wake of Francis's death

Pope's trusty 'Camerlengo' to run Vatican in wake of Francis's death

What happens after the Pope dies?

What happens after the Pope dies?

From social justice to tackling abuse: 12 years of Pope Francis

From social justice to tackling abuse: 12 years of Pope Francis

Always 'the enemy': Trump steps up media assault in first 100 days

The president has stepped up his long-established hostility towards TV news channels like CNN and newspapers such as The New York Times.

Always 'the enemy': Trump steps up media assault in first 100 days

Trump's full-court press on the US legal system

In his second term, Trump has tested the rule of law, a vital and fundamental pillar of American democracy, as never before.

Trump's full-court press on the US legal system

In 100 days, Trump shatters US global role

For eight decades, the United States has built a global order around its interests and values. In 100 days, Donald Trump has torn it down.

In 100 days, Trump shatters US global role

'One isn't born a saint': School nuns remember Pope Francis as a boy

At the school in Buenos Aires where he started his religious journey at the young age of 5, the nuns remember the boy who would later become Pope Francis as "mischievous."

'One isn't born a saint': School nuns remember Pope Francis as a boy

Gang-ravaged Haiti nearing 'point of no return', UN warns

Haiti, where rampant gang violence has surged in recent weeks, is approaching a "point of no return" leading to "total chaos," the UN special representative to Caribbean nation warned.

Gang-ravaged Haiti nearing 'point of no return', UN warns

Trump says Pope Francis 'loved the world,' will attend funeral

President Donald Trump and his White House predecessor Joe Biden led the way in paying respects from the United States to Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88.

Trump says Pope Francis 'loved the world,' will attend funeral

'I wanted it to work': Ukrainians disappointed by Easter truce

Many Ukrainians felt let down by a 30-hour Easter truce announced by Russia, even if some welcomed a brief lull in fighting after more than three years of war.

'I wanted it to work': Ukrainians disappointed by Easter truce

Paramilitary shelling kills over 30 in besieged Sudan city

Paramilitary shelling of Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher, in the western region of Darfur, has killed more than 30 civilians and wounded dozens more, activists said on Monday.

Paramilitary shelling kills over 30 in besieged Sudan city

Trump backs Pentagon chief despite new Signal chat scandal

Trump stood behind his controversial Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, despite a new scandal over his use of the messaging app to discuss US strikes on Yemen with his wife and others.

Trump backs Pentagon chief despite new Signal chat scandal

Pope pushed himself, knowing he 'did not have long left': Vatican source

Pope Francis looked visibly drained when he drove around St Peter's Square in his popemobile on Easter Sunday, cheered by a rapt crowd in what became his final public appearance.

Pope pushed himself, knowing he 'did not have long left': Vatican source

With Pope Francis' death, Trump loses top moral critic

The death of Pope Francis silences arguably the most powerful moral voice critical of Trump, with the pontiff taking the lead against the US president's mass deportations of migrants.

With Pope Francis' death, Trump loses top moral critic

Who am I to judge? Pope Francis in key quotes

Key quotes from Pope Francis's papacy.

Who am I to judge? Pope Francis in key quotes

As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope's funeral

Francis, the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, died at his home in the Vatican on Monday, aged 88, after suffering a stroke.

As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope's funeral

The Vatican, a papal powerhouse, world's smallest state

At its gates stand Swiss Guards, members of the oldest army in the world -- famous for its blue, red and yellow striped uniforms and the Vatican's police force.

The Vatican, a papal powerhouse, world's smallest state

World leaders set to attend Francis's funeral as cardinals gather

Heads of state and royalty are expected for his funeral, due to be held at St Peter's Basilica, with Trump, France's Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Zelensky, among those expected to attend.

World leaders set to attend Francis's funeral as cardinals gather

Trump's first 100 days in 10 key moments

Since his return, President Donald Trump has turned US foreign policy upside down, sent shock waves through the financial markets and turned the Oval Office into one "happening" after another.

Trump's first 100 days in 10 key moments

Pope Francis's funeral set for Saturday

Pope Francis to be buried on Saturday, April 26 at 11:00am EAT in St Peter’s Square, Basilica; public viewing of the body to start tomorrow, Vatican says

Pope Francis's funeral set for Saturday

Diamond League kicks off amid talk on Grand Slam Track series

The Diamond League meeting in Xiamen is the season's first leg as athletes prepare for the World Championships.

Diamond League kicks off amid talk on Grand Slam Track series

Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould

Pope Francis, who died Monday aged 88, will go down in history as a radical pontiff, a champion of underdogs who forged a more compassionate Catholic Church.

Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould

15 potential successors to Pope Francis

The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.

15 potential successors to Pope Francis

South Sudan government retakes flashpoint Nasir town

South Sudanese government forces have retaken the town of Nasir which had been a flashpoint in a deepening political crisis, an army spokesman said on Sunday.

South Sudan government retakes flashpoint Nasir town

Paramilitary shelling kills over 30 in besieged Sudan city: activists

Paramilitary shelling on Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher, in the western region of Darfur, killed more than 30 civilians and wounded dozens more, activists said on Monday.

Paramilitary shelling kills over 30 in besieged Sudan city: activists

El Salvador offers to swap US deportees with Venezuela

President Bukele offered Venezuela a trade of 252 Venezuelans deported to his country by the US for an equal number of political prisoners held by President Maduro's regime.

El Salvador offers to swap US deportees with Venezuela

Gold hits record, dollar drops as tariff fears dampen sentiment

Gold prices hit a fresh record Monday while the dollar weakened further and stocks were mixed amid worries about Donald Trump's tariff blitz and bubbling row with the Federal Reserve.

Gold hits record, dollar drops as tariff fears dampen sentiment

In first 100 days, Trump has alienated Ukraine and emboldened Russia

Three months in and despite a brief Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the war is still raging, with the prospect of a ceasefire more uncertain than ever.

In first 100 days, Trump has alienated Ukraine and emboldened Russia

Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes

Trump's first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock and sometimes entertain with outrageous remarks that pull no punches.

Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes

JD Vance: Trump's global 'bad cop'

Whereas some of his predecessors have waited out their time a heartbeat away from the presidency, the ambitious 40-year-old has not been afraid to insert himself into world events.

JD Vance: Trump's global 'bad cop'

US defence chief shared sensitive information in second Signal chat

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on forthcoming US air strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.

US defence chief shared sensitive information in second Signal chat

Israel says Gaza medics' killing a 'mistake', to dismiss commander

An Israeli military report on the killing of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza admitted Sunday that mistakes led to their deaths and that a field commander would be dismissed.

Israel says Gaza medics' killing a 'mistake', to dismiss commander

Lebanon president says disarming Hezbollah 'delicate' as strikes in south kill 2

Lebanon's president said disarming Hezbollah was a "delicate" matter, as authorities reported Israeli strikes on Sunday that killed two people in the country's south.

Lebanon president says disarming Hezbollah 'delicate' as strikes in south kill 2

South Korea ex-president back in court for criminal trial

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court Monday for the second hearing of his criminal trial to defend himself against insurrection charges.

South Korea ex-president back in court for criminal trial

Papal burial rites: Why Pope Francis will be buried outside Vatican

Pope Francis had said that he would be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, not in the grottoes underneath St Peter’s Basilica, where most popes are buried.

Papal burial rites: Why Pope Francis will be buried outside Vatican

Key dates in the life of Pope Francis

Key dates in the life of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, who died on Monday aged 88:

Key dates in the life of Pope Francis

African leaders praise Pope Francis's 'legacy of compassion'

African leaders praised the "legacy of compassion" and "commitment to inclusivity" of Pope Francis as they joined global mourning over his death on Monday.

African leaders praise Pope Francis's 'legacy of compassion'

DR Congo authorities suspend party of ex-president Kabila

The Democratic Republic of Congo government said it has suspended the political party of former President Joseph Kabila, days after his properties were raided by security services.

DR Congo authorities suspend party of ex-president Kabila

Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin's Easter truce

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said Russian forces were continuing their shelling and assaults along the front line despite Putin announcing a surprise but brief Easter truce.

Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin's Easter truce

Recovering pope expected to delight crowds at Easter Sunday mass

Catholic faithful gathered Easter Sunday in St Peter's Square on the holiest day of the Christian calendar, hoping Pope Francis would make an appearance despite his frail health.

Recovering pope expected to delight crowds at Easter Sunday mass

Frail Pope Francis takes to popemobile to greet Easter crowd

Pope Francis called for freedom of thought and tolerance in his Easter Sunday address, as the weakened pontiff delighted the crowds of Catholic faithful by making a much hoped-for holiday appearance.

Frail Pope Francis takes to popemobile to greet Easter crowd

At least 143 dead in DR Congo boat fire

At least 140 people dead and dozens missing after a boat ferrying fuel caught fire and capsized in Mbandaka, DR Congo, officials say.

At least 143 dead in DR Congo boat fire

More than 100 inmates make deadly prison break in Chad

Over 100 inmates escape from a Chad prison during a shoot-out that killed three and injured a visiting state governor, officials confirm.

More than 100 inmates make deadly prison break in Chad

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