The US-born pope on Monday gave an unprecedented speech to the Spanish parliament which was welcomed with a lengthy standing ovation and applause from lawmakers, even though some of his words clashed with policies by Spain’s governing left…

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The players and staff will have to fly in and out of the US for each of their games in the group stage.

While there is no widespread drying up of fuel in the worst-hit ports, availability is steadily tightening in specific regions, particularly around low-sulfur blends.

A FRENCH pop star has been arrested after 13 women accused the popular singer of rape and sexual assault. Patrick Bruel was taken into custody after more than 30 women came forward with claims of sexual assault by the 67-year-old. The Nanterre prosecut…