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Cardinals congregate in Rome to elect new Pope after death of Francis at 88: Who they are and what they do

Cardinals from all over the world have begun convening in Rome to prepare to hold a conclave to select a successor for Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. As the Catholic Church stands at a pivotal transition, eyes turn to the men who will eventually select its new leader […]

Comedian Bill Maher torches Donald Trump after private dinner: ‘Flirting with dictatorship doesn’t stay flirting’ | World News

Weeks after enjoying a surprisingly gracious dinner with Donald Trump, comedian Bill Maher unleashed a scathing critique of the President, accusing him of “flirting with authoritarianism” and warning that dictator jokes don’t remain jokes for long.“Trump is the only president when you’re relieved when he doesn’t keep his campaign promises,” Maher joked, drawing a big […]

Watch: Author Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist, shot in armed confrontation with Los Angeles police

Los Angeles police released footage showing the armed confrontation in which author Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot during a chaotic encounter in the Eagle Rock neighbourhood earlier this month.Lauren, 51, sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the April 8 incident, which unfolded as officers from the Los Angeles Police Department and the […]

Who was Lauren Blackburn? Missing Princeton student found dead beside lake after week-long search

Princeton University junior Lauren Blackburn, who had been missing for nearly a week, was found dead on Friday morning (local time) at Lake Carnegie, near the New Jersey campus, Princeton’s Department of Public Safety confirmed.“I am deeply saddened to share with you that the body of Lauren Blackburn ’26 was found at Lake Carnegie this […]

Dutch don orange, celebrate king’s birthday with festivities

THE HAGUE: Across the Netherlands, people donned orange clothes – from tuxedos to feather boas – and boats packed with revelers clogged Amsterdam’s canals to celebrate their king’s birthday Saturday. In an Amsterdam park, a dog called Lucy sported orange-dyed fur. “I love it. It’s a day where every year everyone just comes together, just […]

Islamists warn Yunus, threaten Hasina-like treatment

DHAKA: Radical Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has warned chief adviser Muhammad Yunus that he will be treated like deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina if the interim govt pushes ahead with implementing “anti-Islamic” proposals made by the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission. Hefazat leaders also condemned the proposals as being in direct conflict with the Quran and […]

Protests in Balochistan over alleged torture of BYC leaders

BALOCHISTAN: Protests erupted across Balochistan and parts of Karachi on Friday, following allegations of torture and mistreatment of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders by Pakistani authorities, The Balochistan Post reported.The demonstrations were organised by the BYC in response to reports that three prominent leaders – Mahrang Baloch, Beebow Baloch, and Gulzadi Baloch – were […]

Pakistan defence minister seeks stronger ties with Bangladesh

DHAKA: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif underlined the affection between the people of Pakistan and Bangladesh and sought stronger ties with Bangladesh. Asif, referring to the cordial ties between the two countries, said that both capitals were keenly working for furthering economic, political, and cultural cooperation. “We value our relations with Bangladesh and look […]

Was Donald Trump sleeping at Pope Francis’ funeral? Viral photos spark debate

Several photos appearing to show US President Donald Trump sleeping during Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome went viral on social media on Saturday, fuelling online debate and criticism.Trump, 78, was seated in the front row alongside First Lady Melania Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the ceremony. Soon after proceedings began, social media users […]

World bids farewell to Pope Francis with massive funeral & humble burial

(AP photo) VATICAN CITY: Presidents, royalty and simple mourners bade farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday at a solemn funeral ceremony, where a cardinal appealed for the pontiff’s legacy of caring for migrants, the downtrodden and the environment to be kept alive. US President Donald Trump, who had clashed with the pope on those issues, […]