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April 26, 2025
Pope Francis would have been ‘filled with hope’ by Trump-Zelensky meeting
U.S. ambassador to Holy See says Pope would hope meeting would be good for Ukraine and world
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April 26, 2025
Driver ‘faces off’ with Just Stop Oil on ‘last day of action’
Just Stop Oil announced the group would stop direct action after it had won its demand to end new oil and gas.
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April 26, 2025
Trump administration blocked plan to retrieve Abrega Garcia from El Salvador: Report
Only a few days after government attorneys had discussed how to keep Abrego Garcia safe until he could be returned, the White House press se...
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April 26, 2025
Middle East
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April 26, 2025
At least 516 injured following massive explosion and fire at Iranian port
Thick black smoke can be seen in the area with emergency services at the scene
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April 26, 2025
Trump doubts Putin’s willingness to end Ukraine war, threatening further sanctions
President says Russian leader ‘just tapping me along and has to be dealt with differently’
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April 26, 2025
Majority of Americans rate Trump as ‘terrible’ or ‘poor’ president, poll finds
Survey respondents call presidency ‘longest 100 days I’ve ever had to sit through’ and ‘just a lot more ridiculous’ than anticipated, though...
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April 26, 2025
How did Trump get front-row seat at Pope funeral - and why was William on sidelines?
Royalty and heads of state all took second place to Argentina and Italy – but ‘e’ comes before ‘r’ in alphabet
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April 26, 2025
Pope Francis funeral live: Trump and Zelensky meet in Vatican
The late pontiff’s coffin has been transported from St Peter’s Square to the Basilica of St Mary Major, where it will now be laid to rest
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April 26, 2025
Elon Musk’s DOGE went from cost-saving to immigrant hunting
In the last few months DOGE has pursued immigration-related data across the Justice Department, the Department of Housing and Urban Developm...
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April 26, 2025
Trump accused of Pope Francis funeral faux pas after ‘breaking dress code’
US president leaves straight after service and before procession through Rome to pontiff’s burial place
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April 26, 2025
Ryan Reynolds in ‘awe’ of Blake Lively as she ‘alludes to Justin Baldoni legal fight’
‘I have so much to say about the last two years of my life,’ said Lively in a recent public address
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April 26, 2025
Lana Del Rey sings ‘I kissed Morgan Wallen’ during festival performance
US artist reportedly sparked a wild reaction from her audience as she performed the song for the first time
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April 26, 2025
Pope Francis funeral: Watch key moments from historic service
Presidents, prime ministers and royalty were among those bidding a final farewell to Pope Francis at his funeral in St Peter’s Square on Sat...
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April 26, 2025
Noel and Liam Gallagher ‘perform for the first time in 16 years’ during secret set
Secret performance was apparently filmed for a promotional film, which is set to be released ahead of the band’s massive reunion tour
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April 26, 2025
Pope wanted to ‘build bridges, not walls’, cardinal says in apparent swipe at Trump
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re reminds millions that pope accused US president of not being Christian
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April 26, 2025
Pedro Pascal calls JK Rowling a ‘heinous loser’ in wake of trans ruling
Supreme Court’s verdict came after a number of legal challenges supported by the Harry Potter author
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April 26, 2025
Prince William joins world leaders to pay respects to Pope Francis at his funeral
Prince William and Sir Keir Starmer joined world leaders to pay their respects to Pope Francis at the late Pontiff’s funeral. The Prince of...
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April 26, 2025
How Ryan Coogler’s historic Sinners deal with Warner Bros could change his life
The’ Black Panther’ director will own the film after 25 years
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April 26, 2025
The sad unravelling of Virginia Giuffre
As it is announced that the woman who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse has died at the age of 41, Angela Mollard l...
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April 26, 2025
Pope Francis to be buried with heartwarming note in final tribute to late Pontiff
Deed honouring Francis’s life recalls ‘a simple and much-beloved pastor’ who loved the poor
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April 26, 2025
Kneecap call out ‘coordinated smear campaign’ after denouncing Israel at Coachella
Band said criticism of their stance on Israel and Palestine is ‘based on deliberate distortions and falsehoods’
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April 26, 2025
Who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral?
The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public can pay tribute...
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April 26, 2025
Gregg Wallace says he contemplated suicide after Masterchef allegations
Former ‘Masterchef’ presenter was accused of a string of allegations of inappropriate behaviour last year
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April 26, 2025
Zelensky and Trump meet ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral
Pair hold ‘constructive discussion’ in Rome ahead of pontiff’s funeral
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April 26, 2025
Jeremy Clarkson makes ‘sad’ admission about Top Gear’s fate following Flintoff crash
‘There’s room for a car programme at the moment because cars are changing so fast,’ presenter said
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April 26, 2025
Why Pope Francis won’t be buried at the Vatican ground
His burial site reflects his humble approach to the grand office
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April 26, 2025
Donald Trump and Melania pay respects to Pope Francis at late Pontiff’s funeral
Donald Trump and his wife Melania paid their respects to Pope Francis at the late Pontiff’s funeral on Saturday (26 April). The US President...
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April 26, 2025
Pope Francis funeral live: World leaders arriving to pay respects
More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the funeral, along with major world leaders
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April 26, 2025
Valerie, the sausage dog finally captured after 529 days in the wild
Valerie went missing in November 2023 while holidaying with her owners, who have been stunned by her survival in the wild
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April 26, 2025
Watch live: Pope Francis’ funeral takes place at the Vatican in Rome
Watch live as Pope Francis’ funeral takes place at the Vatican in Rome today (Saturday 26 April), with tens of thousands of people attending...
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April 26, 2025
Conclave: Inside the secret election to choose the next Pope
The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years
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April 26, 2025
Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might succeed Francis
The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death
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April 26, 2025
What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral from Vatican rituals to iron-clad security
Tens of thousands have already turned out to pay their respects to the late Pope ahead of his funeral service on Saturday
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April 26, 2025
What really happened on Jeffrey Epstein’s island?
Accusers say billionaire’s private paradise of Little St James in U.S. Virgin Islands was centre of international sex trafficking ring
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April 26, 2025
The Epstein List: Full list of names revealed in unsealed court records
Prince Andrew, David Copperfield and Bill Clinton are among the names included in court documents
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April 26, 2025
Pope Francis wrote a memoir, but some dark secrets were never revealed
Pope Francis was unlike any of his predecessors – not least because he was the first to write an autobiography while still in office, writes...
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April 26, 2025
Who is Virginia Giuffre? Jeffrey Epstein’ victim aided battle against sex trafficker
Giuffre was a ‘fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking,’ her family said following her suicide
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April 26, 2025
The Epstein List: Full list of names revealed in unsealed court records
Prince Andrew, David Copperfield and Bill Clinton are among the names included in court documents
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April 26, 2025
Virginia Giuffre, survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, dies by suicide
Virginia Giuffre was one of the first survivors to call for Jeffrey Epstein to face criminal charges
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April 26, 2025
Trump suggests he’s so ‘busy’ with tariff deals that don’t exist
Just 34 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s tariffs, according to a new poll
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April 26, 2025
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April 25, 2025
Health and Human Services denies it will create autism registry
A ‘real-world data platform will link existing datasets to support research into causes of autism and insights into improved treatment strat...
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April 25, 2025
Disney staffer who hacked menus to change allergen warnings gets 3-year sentence
Michael Scheuer conducted a series of computer attacks on the company’s system following his termination for ‘misconduct’
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April 25, 2025
Pope Francis funeral latest: World leaders to pay respects in historic ceremony
Pope Francis will be remembered as a humble leader and champion of the poor in a ceremony attended by world leaders
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April 25, 2025
Man in the middle of mental health episode was tased by the cops and died days later
Officers kept repeating instructions to John Daniel ‘LJ’ Scott Jr, 39, which they say went ignored.jpg?trim=0,0,0,0&width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800)
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April 25, 2025
George Lucas reveals why Yoda talks backwards in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
‘I had to figure out a way to get people to actually listen,’ explained the Star Wars creator. ‘Especially 12-year-olds.’
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April 25, 2025
Trump’s planned pharmaceutical tariffs would raise costs by $51bn annually
Prices of medication and other costs could increase by as much as 12.9 percent if the tariffs are put in place
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April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025