Romanians cast ballots in tense presidential run-off
The election result could reshape the direction of the pro-EU and NATO member nation bordering war-torn Ukraine.
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Princess of Wales to christen HMS Glasgow in Glasgow
The ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, May 22, will see Princess Kate take part in the traditional naming ritual by smashing a bottle of whisky against the ship’s hull.
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Pope Leo XIV rides popemobile through St Peter’s Square ahead of installation
The bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the vehicle that looped slowly through the square.
Britain and Germany to build 2,000km range strike missiles
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Moment Mexican navy ship’s sails snap in New York’s Brooklyn Bridge crash
Video captures the moment a Mexican Navy sailing ship, the Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on New York’s East River on Saturday (17 May).
False claims of Chinese airdrops to Gaza
Social media has been buzzing recently with claims that China has been dropping food and medical supplies to Gaza from the air.
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AP PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV takes his first popemobile ride in St. Peter’s Square ahead of installation
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St. Peter’s Square ahead of his installation on Sunday, waving from the back of the open-back truck to the crowd waving flags and cheering “Viva il Papa!” The bells of St. Peter’s …
Polish presidential vote tests whether PM’s European vision is Trump-proof – Reuters
Polish presidential vote tests whether PM’s European vision is Trump-proof ReutersPoles vote for a new president as security concerns loom large NPRTusk’s coalition hopes to win over frustrated voters as Poland decides next presid…
Russian “Dream Teacher” Forced 11-Year-Old Student To Touch Her, Jailed
A married school teacher in Russia was arrested and jailed for 9 years for sexually abusing her 11-year-old student.
Building fire kills 8, injures others in southern India
At least eight people were killed and others injured in a fire that broke out at a building near the historic Charminar monument in southern Hyderabad city on Sunday, Press Trust of India news agency reported.