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Black or White: What smoke colours mean when a new Pope is chosen

In an age of digital alerts and global livestreams, the Vatican continues to announce one of its most significant decisions with a signal that dates back centuries: a puff of smoke from a copper chimney on the Sistine Chapel. But behind this seemingly simple ritual lies a surprisingly complex chemistry lesson.As 115 cardinal-electors gather in […]

Pope Francis passes away: How a new pope will be chosen

Pope Francis died on Monday morning, Vatican officials confirmed. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo responsible for overseeing Church matters between papacies, made the announcement, saying: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his […]

Iranian foreign minister to visit China on Tuesday: spokesman

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (Image: AP) TEHRAN: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit China on Tuesday, the ministry said, ahead of a third round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States.The visit to China, which was a signatory to a since-abandoned 2015 nuclear agreement that reined in Tehran’s nuclear […]

Horse therapy programme in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities | World News

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA: Susan de Meyer’s horses have different effects on different children. Hyperactive kids learn to be a little quieter around them while nonverbal children are moved to communicate and to bond with them. De Meyer runs a program in the southern African country of Namibia that harnesses the power but also the gentleness of […]

Viral video shows Brooklyn man cycling with fridge balanced on head

Gabriel Davis riding cycle, balancing refrigerator ( video: X/ Collin Rugg) A baffling video has taken the internet by storm, capturing the moment a man was seen balancing a refrigerator on his head, while cycling through Nassau Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The surreal sight, caught on camera, has gone viral, attracting thousands of amused viewers […]

Vatican declares 167 victims of IS-inspired bombings in Sri Lanka witnesses of faith

Sri Lankan Catholics nuns carry portraits of the victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks during its sixth anniversary commemoration in Colombo (Image: AP) COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s catholic church says the Vatican has named 167 of its faithful killed in Islamic State-inspired suicide bombings six years ago as witnesses of faith. Hundreds, including Christian, Buddhist, […]

Through the years, April 21

From the birth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth to marking the 15th year of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, here’s a look at what happened today in history Source link

‘You want to keep harassing me?’: Nancy Mace’s furious verbal brawl with shopper goes viral

South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace posted a profanity-laced video on social media over the weekend, showing a heated confrontation with a man who accused her of avoiding in-person town halls. The incident, which unfolded in a makeup store, quickly escalated into a shouting match filled with expletives, personal jabs, and political accusations.In the clip, […]

British Airways crew member found dead during San Francisco stopover

A British Airways staff member was found dead in his hotel accommodation during a stopover in the US.The return journey to Britain was cancelled by distressed crew members after they found his body at their San Francisco accommodation on Tuesday.Concern arose when the well-liked flight attendant did not appear for the scheduled return service to […]

How rental aid cuts could push over 60,000 Americans out of their homes

Tens of thousands of Americans could soon lose critical rental support under the federal Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) programme, with funding expected to run out by the end of 2025 unless Congress intervenes. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has warned in a letter, obtained by the Associated Press, that no additional […]