Pope Leo asks for help to spread the Catholic faith around the world
Pope Leo XIV on Friday called on the cardinals who elected him for help to spread the Catholic faith during his first mass in Rome as pontiff.
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UK scientists gain backing for controversial projects to artificially cool Earth
Scientists in the UK have received government funding of almost €70 million to pursue geoengineering projects aimed at artificially cooling the Earth, in an attempt to slow the progression of climate change – but the projects are causing controversy i…
American Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first mass after historic election
Pope Leo XIV will on Friday celebrate his first mass as Pope after his election as the first man from North America to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
Putin evokes WWII victory to rally Russia behind Ukraine offensive
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday evoked the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany to rally his country round the Ukraine offensive at a grand military parade in Moscow in front of his key allies.
Navy Seeks Industry Help For Foreign Partner Long Range UAV
The Navy is seeking industry input on potential solutions for a long-range unmanned aircraft to be used by an unspecified partner country. The Request For Information (RFI), published Wednesday, specifically […]
Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope, takes name Leo XIV
Cardinals from across the globe elected Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope, making him the first pontiff from the United States. He has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.
France faces pressure at home to admit 1945 colonial massacre of Algerians
As France and Europe mark 80 years since the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, Algeria is remembering another chapter of 1945 – the massacre of thousands of Algerians by French colonial forces, an event many see as the start of the Algerian indepen…
Rheinmetall and ICEYE to Create Satellite Production Joint Venture in Germany
Germany’s Rheinmetall AG and Finland’s ICEYE said that they signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to create the Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions joint venture–60 percent owned by Rheinmetall and […]
World marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day under the shadow of war
As the world celebrates 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany, Victory in Europe Day events this year take place under the shadow of the war in Ukraine and shifting global allegiances. While Emmanuel Macron presides over solemn tributes in Paris, …
India and Pakistan trade deadly fire in Kashmir after missile strikes
Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire overnight in Kashmir, New Delhi said Thursday, a day after the worst violence between the nuclear-armed rivals in two decades.