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Hundreds attend special mass in Pope Francis's home city, Buenos Aires

Hundreds of Argentines attended a special mass Monday for their countryman Pope Francis, hospitalized in a critical condition with pneumonia in Rome.

Hundreds attend special mass in Pope Francis's home city, Buenos Aires

Secret Service agent who shielded Kennedy from assassination dies at 93

Secret Service agent who shielded Kennedy from assassination dies at 93

Uganda opposition says computers, cash stolen in police raid

Uganda opposition says computers, cash stolen in police raid

UN chief eyes 'escalation' as Sudan's RSF moves to form rival govt

UN chief eyes 'escalation' as Sudan's RSF moves to form rival govt

Roberta Flack of 'Killing Me Softly' fame dies at 88

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer behind the classic "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and one of the most recognizable voices of the 1970s, died Monday at age 88.

Roberta Flack of 'Killing Me Softly' fame dies at 88

Dreams dashed by Trump, migrants make return journey home

Most of the migrants going home came from Mexico without documents and in debt after spending between $5,000 and $10,000 on their unsuccessful journeys.

Dreams dashed by Trump, migrants make return journey home

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs moving 'forward' on schedule

Trump said tariffs he unveiled on Canada and Mexico are moving forward as planned after meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, who urged "fair competition" in trade.

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs moving 'forward' on schedule

Confusion reigns as US federal workers face Musk job deadline

Employees of the US federal government on Monday faced a deadline imposed by Elon Musk that required them to explain their work achievements in an email or potentially lose their jobs.

Confusion reigns as US federal workers face Musk job deadline

Macron meets Trump, warns Ukraine peace can't mean 'surrender'

Macron warned peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine, but said talks with US President Donald Trump had shown a path forward despite fears of a transatlantic rift.

Macron meets Trump, warns Ukraine peace can't mean 'surrender'

Ukraine rupture grows as US sides with Russia at UN

The United States sided with Russia twice Monday at the United Nations, as they sought to avoid any condemnation of Moscow's invasion of its neighbour three years ago.

Ukraine rupture grows as US sides with Russia at UN

Gaza ceasefire faces hurdle but not collapsing yet, say analysts

Gaza's fragile five-week truce faces a major hurdle with Israel's refusal to release Palestinian prisoners, but analysts say the ceasefire is likely to hold as Washington pushes for its extension.

Gaza ceasefire faces hurdle but not collapsing yet, say analysts

'I have done hideous things': Paedophile French surgeon in sex abuse trial admits

The former surgeon has already been in jail after being found guilty in 2020 of abusing four children, including two of his nieces.

'I have done hideous things': Paedophile French surgeon in sex abuse trial admits

Most USAID workers to be fired or placed on leave

Most employees at USAID will be placed on leave or fired by midnight on Sunday as President Donald Trump's administration plows ahead in slashing government spending.

Most USAID workers to be fired or placed on leave

Liberal leader who sparked German govt's downfall resigns

Lindner, 46, served as Finance Minister in Olaf Scholz's unwieldy three-way coalition government but was often at odds with the Social Democrat chancellor.

Liberal leader who sparked German govt's downfall resigns

47 ships reroute to Suez Canal since Feb

Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie announced on Sunday that 47 ships have adjusted their routes to pass through the Suez Canal instead of the Cape of Good Hope.

47 ships reroute to Suez Canal since Feb

Human rights around the world 'being suffocated': UN chief

The United Nations chief warned Monday that human rights were being "suffocated" globally, including by wars and violence.

Human rights around the world 'being suffocated': UN chief

EU imposes new sanctions on Russia on third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

The European Union on Monday hit Russia with a new round of sanctions aimed at curbing its war effort.

EU imposes new sanctions on Russia on third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Over 7,000 people killed in eastern DR Congo since January: PM

Violence raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed "more than 7,000 compatriots", many of them civilians, since last month, the Congolese premier said Monday.

Over 7,000 people killed in eastern DR Congo since January: PM

Three years after Russia invasion, UN faces difficult votes on Ukraine

Defying Kyiv and its European allies, Washington plans today to submit to the UN Security Council and General Assembly a draft text that calls for a "swift end" to the Ukraine conflict.

Three years after Russia invasion, UN faces difficult votes on Ukraine

Zelensky offers to resign in exchange for Ukrainian NATO membership

Volodymyr Zelensky said on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion that he was ready to quit as Ukraine's president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the NATO military alliance.

Zelensky offers to resign in exchange for Ukrainian NATO membership

Israel ready to resume Gaza war, PM warns after truce delay

Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel was prepared to resume fighting against Hamas after the Palestinian group accused it of endangering a five-week-old Gaza truce.

Israel ready to resume Gaza war, PM warns after truce delay

Joseph Kabila hits out at Tshisekedi over DR Congo conflict, turmoil

Kabila on Sunday said the bad governance of his successor, President Felix Tshisekedi, had a leading role in intensifying the conflict in the east of the country.

Joseph Kabila hits out at Tshisekedi over DR Congo conflict, turmoil

Nations at odds over major UN climate science report

Representatives of nearly 200 countries gather Monday to continue fraught negotiations on the timing and content of the UN's next blockbuster assessment of global warming science.

Nations at odds over major UN climate science report

Global prayers as Vatican says pope still 'critical'

Pope Francis's condition "remains critical", the Vatican said Sunday on his 10th day in hospital as Catholics around the world prayed for the 88-year-old's recovery.

Global prayers as Vatican says pope still 'critical'

Hezbollah chief vows 'resistance' as masses mourn Nasrallah

Hezbollah's leader said "resistance" was not over as hundreds of thousands mourned slain chief Hassan Nasrallah Sunday at a Beirut funeral, demonstrating continued support for the group

Hezbollah chief vows 'resistance' as masses mourn Nasrallah

Sudan army says breaks siege on strategic southern state capital

The Sudanese army said Sunday it had broken a paramilitary siege on a key southern state capital, the latest in a series of military gains across the country.

Sudan army says breaks siege on strategic southern state capital

German vote winner Merz faces tough talks to build govt

Merz vowed to get to work Monday on the arduous task of building a new coalition government, warning "the world isn't waiting for us".

German vote winner Merz faces tough talks to build govt

Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains

Germany's conservatives swept to victory in Sunday's elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains.

Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains

Critically-ill pope had a good Sunday night, Vatican says

Pope Francis hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, spent a peaceful night and was "resting" Monday, Vatican says.

Critically-ill pope had a good Sunday night, Vatican says

French surgeon on trial for abusing 300 patients

A former French surgeon was to go on trial Monday charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 patients, most of them children and some of them unconscious at the time.

French surgeon on trial for abusing 300 patients

Sudan's RSF, allies sign charter for rival government: sources

Sudan's paramilitary RSF and a coalition of political and armed groups have signed a founding charter to establish a parallel government in the war-ravaged country, sources said Sunday.

Sudan's RSF, allies sign charter for rival government: sources

Israel delays Palestinians' release after six Gaza hostages freed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that freeing Palestinian prisoners will be delayed until Hamas ends its "humiliating ceremonies" while releasing Israeli hostages.

Israel delays Palestinians' release after six Gaza hostages freed

Germany may face long wait for new government after vote

Arduous coalition negotiations tend to drag on for weeks if not months in Germany, spelling long stretches of political paralysis before a new chancellor takes charge.

Germany may face long wait for new government after vote

Vatican: Pope Francis in critical condition

The Holy See had late Saturday reported the alarming news that the pope, who has been in hospital since February 14, had suffered a prolonged respiratory attack and required blood transfusions.

Vatican: Pope Francis in critical condition

Wide power cuts in S.Africa in new electricity failure

Power was abruptly cut to large parts of South Africa Sunday and the national energy provider announced days of power blackouts in Africa's most industrialised nation.

Wide power cuts in S.Africa in new electricity failure

Trump orders tighter restrictions on Chinese investments in key sector

Trump signed a memo calling for curbs on Chinese investments in strategic sectors like tech and critical infrastructure by a foreign investment review panel.

Trump orders tighter restrictions on Chinese investments in key sector

Sudan's heartland city limps back to life after army recapture

Voices ring out again, bargaining over fresh produce as the city tentatively stirs back to life after the army reclaimed it from its RSF riva last month.

Sudan's heartland city limps back to life after army recapture

M23 pushes deeper in east DRC, UN urges Rwanda forces to leave

M23 fighters advanced on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east Friday as the UN Security Council for the called on Rwanda to stop backing.

M23 pushes deeper in east DRC, UN urges Rwanda forces to leave

Trump fires top-ranked US military officer as shake-ups spread

Trump offered no explanation for Brown's dismissal less than two years into his four-year term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Trump fires top-ranked US military officer as shake-ups spread

Pope begins second week in hospital, cancels Angelus prayer

Pope began a second week in hospital on Saturday, alert but still "not out of danger", as top cardinals sought to dampen speculation about his future.

Pope begins second week in hospital, cancels Angelus prayer

Sudan waterborne disease outbreak kills 24, hospitalises 800: MSF

An "out-of-control" waterborne disease outbreak in southern Sudan has killed at least two dozen and left more than 800 others in hospital over the past three days.

Sudan waterborne disease outbreak kills 24, hospitalises 800: MSF

US sanctions Rwandan minister over DR Congo fighting

The United States on Thursday unveiled sanctions against a Rwandan government minister over his support for the M23 armed group fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

US sanctions Rwandan minister over DR Congo fighting

42,000 people fled eastern DRC to Burundi in two weeks: UN

Around 42,000 people have fled the conflict raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and crossed into Burundi in the past two weeks, UN said Friday.

42,000 people fled eastern DRC to Burundi in two weeks: UN

Uganda moves opposition figure's treason trial to civil court

Uganda opposition leader Kizza Besigye charged with treason; case moved to civilian court, prompting him to end hunger strike, he’s expected back in court on March 7.

Uganda moves opposition figure's treason trial to civil court

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