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WorldPope Leo tells Spain’s parliament world faces profound crisis and urges peace over military spending
Madrid, Spain. Pope Leo told Spain’s parliament on Monday that escalating conflict, deepening polarization and widespread disregard for human rights had pushed the world into a profound crisis. He also repeated his opposition to…
WorldArmenia’s Civil Contract wins parliamentary majority in vote focused on peace deal and foreign policy
Yerevan, Armenia. Armenia’s governing Civil Contract party won a parliamentary election seen as a test of its handling…
WorldUkraine says its forces recaptured more than 600 square km of territory this year
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 600 square km of territory so far this year, Ukraine’s…
WorldEU imposes first freedom of navigation sanctions over Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Nicosia, Cyprus. The European Union has imposed sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities accused of disrupting maritime traffic…
WorldFrench Rafale jet downs drone after it enters Latvian airspace from Russia
Riga, Latvia. A French military Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone on Monday after it entered Latvian…
WorldUK plans restrictions on harmful online platforms for children under 16
London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce restrictions on harmful online platforms for children…
WorldIran and Oman to reopen Strait of Hormuz under new conditions, ambassador says
Moscow, Russia. Iran’s ambassador to Moscow said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen under new…
WorldMagnitude 7.8 earthquake in Philippines kills at least eight, officials say
General Santos City, Philippines. At least eight people have been killed after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the…
WorldIsraeli strike damages Karun petrochemical plant near Bandar-e-Mahshahr, prompting evacuation
Bandar-e-Mahshahr, Iran. The Israeli air force struck the Karun petrochemical plant near the southwestern Iranian city of Bandar-e-Mahshahr…
WorldIsrael launches strikes in Iran after missile attack tests April 8 ceasefire
Tehran, Iran. Israel said it carried out air strikes on military targets in western and central Iran early…
WorldZelenskiy peace talks letter targets Putin and St Petersburg forum audience
St Petersburg, Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published an open letter offering face-to-face peace talks with Russian President Vladimir…