Pope praises Benedict’s ‘acute and gentle thought’ ahead of funeral
More than 130,000 people have flocked to the Vatican following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s death on Saturday.
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Japan’s PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to deepen his country’s alliance with the United States under Japan’s new defense policy that breaks from its exclusively self-defense-only stance in the face of growing regional tensions
Myanmar’s military leader plans election two years after seizing power
The plan for a general election is widely seen as an attempt to normalise the military’s seizure of power through the ballot box.
More than 100,000 farewell former Pope Benedict
More than 100,000 have walked through St Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects to former Pope Benedict during his lying-in-state.
Russia blames deadly missile attack on soldiers’ use of mobile phones
The death toll from the Ukrainian attack in Makiivka has risen to 89, Russia’s military said.
Russia blames soldiers’ mobile phone use for deadly missile strike that killed 89 troops
Ukraine’s military says it launched strike that resulted in Russian loss of equipment and possibly personnel near Makiivka
Boat with dozens of tourists capsizes in Bali
Tourists were forced to swim to safety after their boat capsized in rough waters in Bali.
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger has been a ‘model inmate’ at Pennsylvania prison, warden says
Kohberger has been ‘quiet and following directions’ at Pennsylvania correctional facility
Becker not expected to return for BBC’s Wimbledon coverage after prison release
Last month, the three-time Wimbledon champion was deported to his native Germany after serving eight months in British jails.
Kevin McCarthy’s hopes for US House speaker wither in face of hardline opposition
In the first day of what could prove to be a brutal showdown between about 20 hardliners and the other 202 members of the Republican caucus, McCarthy failed in three ballots to achieve the 218 votes needed to become speaker, a role second in line to th…