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Massive power cut stops play for the day at Madrid Open

Spain halts rail traffic amid massive power outage that has affected parts of Portugal and France; Madrid Open tennis game interrupted by power cut.

Massive power cut stops play for the day at Madrid Open

Canada votes for new government to take on Trump

Canada votes for new government to take on Trump

Yemen's Huthi rebel media says 68 killed in US strikes on migrant centre

Yemen's Huthi rebel media says 68 killed in US strikes on migrant centre

Who, what, why and when: An expert's view on the conclave

Who, what, why and when: An expert's view on the conclave

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe wins men's London marathon

Assefa finished well clear of Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei.

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe wins men's London marathon

25 killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast

Fires were still blazing on Sunday after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port the day before, killing at least 25 people and leaving hundreds more injured.

25 killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast

Five games that won Liverpool the Premier League

Liverpool are the 2024/25 English Premier League champions after beating Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield with four games to spare; it’s their 20th league title.

Five games that won Liverpool the Premier League

Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: Pope Francis's final resting place

The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the center of Rome that already holds the tombs of seven popes.

Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: Pope Francis's final resting place

Uganda declares end of 6th Ebola outbreak

Uganda declared the end of an Ebola virus outbreak Saturday, which has killed at least two people in the east African nation since late January.

Uganda declares end of 6th Ebola outbreak

Pope buried in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore basilica

Pope Francis buried at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, his favorite church, after a funeral mass attended by more than 250,000 people; he died on Monday.

Pope buried in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore basilica

Faith Kipyegon narrowly misses 1000m world record in Xiamen DL

Faith Kipyegon came within 0.23sec of breaking a decades-old world record in the women's 1000m, finishing in 2min 29.21sec.

Faith Kipyegon narrowly misses 1000m world record in Xiamen DL

Francis's funeral to be grand farewell to 'pope of the poor'

Some of the mourners waited overnight for a place and rushed into St Peter's Square when the metal barriers were opened at 6:00 am (0400 GMT).

Francis's funeral to be grand farewell to 'pope of the poor'

Pope Francis's funeral: What happens when?

The ceremony should last about 90 minutes, with 224 cardinals and 750 priests and bishops in attendance.

Pope Francis's funeral: What happens when?

Crowds applaud Pope's coffin as Vatican funeral begins

At least 200,000 people are at the Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral, with some waiting overnight for a seat; US President Trump and Britain’s Prince William among key guests.

Crowds applaud Pope's coffin as Vatican funeral begins

Trump, Zelensky meet on sidelines of pope's funeral

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met briefly at Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday.

Trump, Zelensky meet on sidelines of pope's funeral

Francis laid to rest as 400,000 mourn pope 'with an open heart'

The Vatican said 400,000 people packed St Peter's Square and lined the streets of Rome for the funeral of the first Latin American leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

Francis laid to rest as 400,000 mourn pope 'with an open heart'

Israel's Netanyahu offers condolences after Pope's death

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered condolences on behalf of Israel following the death of Pope Francis.

Israel's Netanyahu offers condolences after Pope's death

Maradona was 'very difficult patient', surgeon tells death trial

Diego Maradona was a "very difficult patient" who had to be coaxed into treatment, a surgeon told the trial of seven health professionals accused of criminal negligence.

Maradona was 'very difficult patient', surgeon tells death trial

Real Madrid's Camavinga set to miss rest of season with injury

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is set to miss the rest of the season after he was diagnosed with a groin injury on Thursday.

Real Madrid's Camavinga set to miss rest of season with injury

Ruto among African Heads of State to attend Pope Francis' funeral

President Ruto among 12 African Heads of State set to attend Pope Francis' funeral tomorrow, Vatican confirms; others include Joao Lourenco (Angola).

Ruto among African Heads of State to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Vatican braces for huge crowds ahead of Pope's funeral

Many of the 50 Heads of State and 10 monarchs attending Saturday's ceremony in St Peter's Square, including US President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelensky, are expected to arrive on Friday.

Vatican braces for huge crowds ahead of Pope's funeral

Kenya failing to tackle record-high femicides, activists say

Femicide typically refers to murders by a partner, spouse or family member in which the victim's gender plays a key role.

Kenya failing to tackle record-high femicides, activists say

'White flag': Pope leaves bitter legacy in Ukraine

As Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis, many Ukrainians will remember him bitterly for failing to blame Russia for its invasion and calling for Ukraine to raise the "white flag".

'White flag': Pope leaves bitter legacy in Ukraine

Barcelona out to prove Clasico superiority in Copa del Rey final

Hansi Flick's Barcelona are closing in on a potential quadruple this season but blocking their path are eternal rivals Real Madrid.

Barcelona out to prove Clasico superiority in Copa del Rey final

Thunder rally from 29 down after Morant hurt to stun Grizzlies

Thunder rally from 29 down to stun Grizzlies.

Thunder rally from 29 down after Morant hurt to stun Grizzlies

'Greatest-ever' Vardy to leave Leicester at end of season

Jamie Vardy will leave former Premier League champions Leicester City at the end of the season.

'Greatest-ever' Vardy to leave Leicester at end of season

Pope Francis's funeral: Who's attending?

Only four African presidents confirmed to attend Pope Francis’s funeral: Felix Tshisekedi (DRC), Brice Nguema (Gabon), Faustin-Archange Touadera (CAR), and Jose Maria Neves (Cape Verde).

Pope Francis's funeral: Who's attending?

AU Somalia mission says needs 8,000 more peacekeepers

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) is tasked with combating the Al-Shabaab Islamist group.

AU Somalia mission says needs 8,000 more peacekeepers

Prosecution says former South Korea president Moon Jae-in indicted for corruption

South Korea's prosecutors said today they have indicted former president Moon Jae-in on corruption charges related to the employment of his son-in-law at an airline.

Prosecution says former South Korea president Moon Jae-in indicted for corruption

DR Congo government and M23 make joint truce pledge

DR Congo government and the M23 group on Wednesday issued a landmark joint statement saying they had agreed to halt fighting in the east of the country.

DR Congo government and M23 make joint truce pledge

Newcastle boss Howe returns to work after pneumonia

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has returned to work at the club's training centre after recovering from pneumonia.

Newcastle boss Howe returns to work after pneumonia

"Assassin's Creed" games maker Ubisoft accused of illegal data collection

The transmissions were encrypted, making it impossible to know what data was being sent, said the complaint.

"Assassin's Creed" games maker Ubisoft accused of illegal data collection

Faith Kipyegon targets first ever women's mile under four minutes

Kipyegon currently holds the official women's mile world record of 4min 7.64sec, which she set in 2023.

Faith Kipyegon targets first ever women's mile under four minutes

Huge crowds expected for second day of pope lying in state

Close to 20,000 people filtered past the Argentine's open, red-lined wooden coffin in the first few hours of the lying in state on Wednesday, the Vatican said.

Huge crowds expected for second day of pope lying in state

Argentina 'slum priests' take pope's message to the poor

Pope Francis famously exhorted young Catholics to "shake things up" by taking the gospel to "favelas, slums and shantytowns.

Argentina 'slum priests' take pope's message to the poor

Russia launches Kyiv missile attack, hours after Trump blames Zelensky

The Ukrainian capital was attacked "by enemy missiles" in the early hours, with flights of drones heard across the city by AFP journalists as residents hid in bomb shelters.

Russia launches Kyiv missile attack, hours after Trump blames Zelensky

Trump seeks 'fair deal' with China but pathway unclear

Trump told reporters his country would have a "fair deal with China," adding that "everything's active" when asked if Washington was talking to Beijing.

Trump seeks 'fair deal' with China but pathway unclear

Morocco volunteers on Sahara clean-up mission

Bottles, plastic bags, "there are all kinds", noted one helper who has joined the initiative cleaning up the edge of a village bordering the Sahara.

Morocco volunteers on Sahara clean-up mission

UN warns vaccine-preventable diseases on the rise globally

Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, meningitis, and yellow fever are on the rise globally amid misinformation and cuts to international aid.

UN warns vaccine-preventable diseases on the rise globally

Trump kills US agency MCC funding Africa infrastructure

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) will immediately exit projects around the world, likely leaving the works under construction unless other partners step in.

Trump kills US agency MCC funding Africa infrastructure

YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years

YouTube on Wednesday celebrated more than 20 billion videos being uploaded to the platform since the first clip debuted two decades ago.

YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years

Thousands gather for second day to view pope

With waiting times reaching four hours to enter the basilica, some 48,600 people had already filtered past the Catholic leader's red-lined wooden coffin by Thursday morning, the Vatican announced.

Thousands gather for second day to view pope

Tanzania opposition officials detained ahead of leader's court appearance

Tanzania opposition leaders arrested ahead of Tundu Lissu’s court hearing on treason charges; Chadema Party deputy chair John Heche and SG John Mnyika detained in Dar es Salaam.

Tanzania opposition officials detained ahead of leader's court appearance

Africans eye a pope from among their own

Now, after the death of Pope Francis, the west African clergyman's name is buzzing around the Vatican.

Africans eye a pope from among their own

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