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Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning for Catholic Church

Excited crowds gathered in St Peter's Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope.

China's Xi stands with Putin at Russia's Victory Day parade

Putin used his speech to tie Russia's three-year war in Ukraine to the war against Nazi Germany 80 years ago.

Two Hungarians detained over alleged spy plot in Ukraine

Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about military defences on its border with Hungary.

US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China

First Moon samples collected in nearly 50 years and loaned by China for the first time are now in the UK.

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045

Microsoft founder said he will speed up his charitable giving - and accused Elon Musk and Doge of "killing children" through aid cuts.

Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?

Pope Leo XIV has supported his predecessor and focus will turn on whether he continues Church reforms.

Israeli forces close UN-run schools in East Jerusalem

The action, which affects hundreds of Palestinian pupils, comes after an Israeli ban on Unrwa this year.

Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park

African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

Turkey moves to silence jailed Erdogan rival by blocking account on X

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.

Israel PM 'uncertain' over condition of three Gaza hostages

Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew "with certainty" that 21 hostages were alive but the status of "three more" were unclear.

Shock as missing South African journalist's decomposed body found

Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.

The first drone war opens a new chapter in India-Pakistan conflict

Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

Hong Kong pro-China informer: 'Why I've reported dozens of people to police'

Ex-banker Innes Tang has established a hotline for reporting behaviours deemed disloyal to Beijing.

'There is no truce': Ukraine's soldiers and civilians on Russia's ceasefire

The BBC's Yogita Limaye went to the Donetsk region of Ukraine to speak to soldiers about life on the frontline.

What Pope's speedy election says about Church's priorities

The new Pope is seen as someone who could unite traditionalist and progressive within the Church, writes the BBC's religion editor.

Indian air strikes - how will Pakistan respond? Four key questions

Experts from India and Pakistan weigh in on what’s next - and how this clash differs from past conflicts.

'This will be the work of years': The medics identifying remains from Syria's mass graves

More than 100,000 men, women and children were reportedly forcibly disappeared by Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Putin 'back on world stage' at Victory Day parade

The Russian president welcomed 27 world leaders to the event in Red Square.

Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother speaks of joy

Pope Leo XIV's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment.

'He's one of us' - Catholic Americans react to first US-born pope

Robert Prevost is originally from Chicago, where he served as an altar boy and was ordained as a priest in 1982.

Watch Pope Leo XIV's first public address - in full

Speaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, he paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity.

Watch: Moment white smoke billows, signalling a new pope's election

American Robert Prevost was later announced as the new pope, and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.