Pope Francis to preside over John Paul I beatification
Pope Francis will preside on Sunday over the beatification of John Paul I, the so-called “smiling pope,” who led the Catholic Church for just 33 days before dying in controversial circumstances.
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TotalEnergies to sell stake in Russian gas field supplying Moscow warplanes
French energy company TotalEnergies said on Friday it was selling its stake in a Russian gas field reported this week as supplying fuel that lands on Russian warplanes.
Donald Trump files lawsuit demanding independent vetting of FBI seized items
U.S. former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Monday asking a court to appoint an independent party to search for files the FBI seized from his Florida home to protect documents bound by personal privileges.
Zelensky says Russia is making the world suffer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the world is suffering due to the Russian invasion as all branches of Ukrainian industry suffered losses.
Kim Jong Un sister Kim Yo Jong trashes South Korea aid for denuclearisation
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday rejected Seoul's offer of economic aid in exchange for denuclearization measures, calling it "the height of absurdity."
Liz Truss leads rival Rishi Sunak in race for British PM job, poll claims
Britain's Conservative leader hopeful Liz Truss has a 32-point lead over her rival in the race for prime minister, according to a Sky News poll released on Thursday.
UN ship finally leaves Ukraine with grain for Africa
A UN-chartered vessel loaded with grain left Ukraine for Africa on Tuesday after an agreement was reached to ease a global food crisis, the transport ministry said.
Putin castigates Washington for trying to prolong Russia, Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused Washington of delaying war in Ukraine as explosions rocked a Russian military installation in the Kremlin-controlled Crimean peninsula.
South Korea wants North Korea denuclearise in exchange for aid
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said Monday he would offer the north a sweeping aid package in return for denuclearization, a deal long seen as a fallacy for Pyongyang.
Putin talks to Mali leader Goita on food and fuel shipments deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed possible shipments of food, fertilizer and fuel to Mali on Wednesday during a phone call with country's acting leader Assimi Goita.
