Elon Musk absent from Trump's White House dinner with US tech leaders
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Russia attacks Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum
Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine's air force reported.
Iran and US conclude fourth round of nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were productive but said uranium enrichment will continue and is non-negotiable.
World leaders praise Pope Leo XIV's first calls for peace
Pope Leo XIV's pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a 'disarming and disarmed peace' in his opening address.
Putin welcomes China's Xi in Moscow ahead of Victory Day
The Russian president applauded China and Russia's partnership and called "the combat brotherhood" of the two nations a key pillar to its strategic cooperation, as Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continues.
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Italy plays Fantapapa, fantasy football-like game to pick the new pope
Like a football team, users must choose 11 cardinals whom they believe have the best chance of becoming the next pontiff, as well as a "captain" — or their top favourite.
At least two dead and 15 injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa
The missile and drone attack on five regions of Ukraine came right after Kyiv and Washington signed a deal on rare earth minerals.
Hundreds gather in Paris to honour victim of fatal mosque attack
French authorities on Monday said the main suspect in the murder surrendered to law enforcement officials in Italy the night before.
North Korea confirms sending troops to fight for Russia
Moscow and Pyongyang until now had responded vaguely to the South Korean and Western claims of the troop deployment.
Massive explosion at Iran port kills 40 and injures 1,000 others
A large blast shook the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, causing extensive material damage and injuring roughly 1,000 people. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.
Pope holds brief meeting with JD Vance on Easter Sunday
The Vice President of the United States, who converted to Catholicism a few years ago, met the Pope at the Vatican. The pontiff had repeatedly criticised the US' tough anti-immigration policies.
Nationwide strike in Belgium disrupts public services and transport
Strikes are becoming increasingly more common across the country as Belgians express discontent with new coalition government.
NGOs slam Polish asylum law amid 'dire' conditions at Belarus border
Poland's suspension of asylum rights for migrants at the Belarus border has drawn criticism from human rights groups, who fear worsening humanitarian conditions.
Drive for diversity: Hundreds celebrate Iftar in Molenbeek church
The Iftar comes as part of Molenbeek's bid to become the 2030 European Capital of Culture, in which the district hopes to "flip the script" on its infamous narrative.
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners of war
Zelenskyy said releasing all prisoners of war and captured civilians would be an important step toward peace.
Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor
Authorities closed off roads and implemented a four-day demonstration ban in an effort to prevent protests following Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest.
Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty
The Ottawa Convention prohibits the production, possession, and transfer of anti-personnel mines.
More than 400 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Israel said it carried out the strikes after Hamas refused to release hostages held in Gaza and rejected a truce deal proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff.
St Patrick's Day festivities: how people celebrated worldwide
Crowds coloured the streets green worldwide to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
Unique images revealed of Mars' mysterious moon
Space probe Hera passed Mars while on its way to the Didymos asteroid system as part of planetary defence mission.
Macron welcomes Uzbek counterpart to boost French-Uzbek relations
The two leaders are exploring the strengthening of relations, with an emphasis on trade and economy.
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