Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin kill three in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that, overall, Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times.
Day: April 21, 2025
Pope Francis dies at 88: He was ‘a visionary global leader’
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died on April 21. He was 88. “I’m sure the world’s C…
Chilling truth behind YOUR kids’ favourite toys – as traumatised workers in ‘nightmare’ factories leap to their deaths
FROM electronic baby gadgets to Barbie dolls and teddy bears, there is no doubt children’s toys bring joy to millions of youngsters across Britain.
But behind some of the nation’s best-loved toys lies a dark world of labour violations, wit…
Wisdom of Pope Francis: Key quotes that define his Papacy
Pope Francis, known for his humility and advocacy for the poor and environment, passed away at 88. His papacy, marked by compassion and moral clarity, addressed issues like inequality, migration, and church reform. He consistently promoted tolerance, s…
The country that’s had 217 popes and the biggest Catholic nations to have never even had 1
There have been 266 popes so far in history – and the large majority of them came from a single nation.
Sinokor email appears to reveal name of VLCC tie-up with Trafigura
South Korean owner asks clients to contact Lucky Maritime from 22 April about its crude tanker fleet
Scottish government failing women who can’t access later term abortions, campaigners say
Abortion rights group says ‘extremely vulnerable women’ are having to travel hundreds of miles to visit English clinicsCampaigners have warned Scottish ministers that they are failing in their legal and moral duties as growing numbers of “extremely vul…
What happens after a pope dies?
Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church will begin the process of electing a new pope.
Moroccans protest ship suspected of carrying US fighter jet parts to Israel
More than 1,000 people protested Sunday in the Moroccan port city of Tangier against the planned docking of a Danish vessel said to be carrying fighter jet parts to Israel. The French CGT union claims no such weapons have been found.
The Pope has died – what happens next?
The death of Pope Francis sets off a chain of events, from the breaking of his signet ring and his funeral to the secretive conclave election of his successor.