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Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders
World
April 22, 2026
Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders
Abuja — For Mauro Rui Callado Cortêz, a Catholic lay teacher in Angola, the “unique opportunity” to see Pope Leo XIV…
Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive
Middle East
April 22, 2026
Iran’s new supreme leader is nowhere to be seen. That might be helping the regime to survive
More than six weeks after he was announced as their new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Iranians…
Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space
Middle East
April 21, 2026
Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space
Multiple oil spills are visible from space after Iranian and US-Israeli strikes hit oil facilities and ships in the region,…
Apple’s pick to replace Tim Cook hints at its plans for the AI era
Technology
April 21, 2026
Apple’s pick to replace Tim Cook hints at its plans for the AI era
Apple’s announcement Monday that CEO Tim Cook will step down and John Ternus will take over signals a significant shift…
A Louisiana man killed 8 children, 7 of his own. His family said warning signs preceded the tragedy
World
April 21, 2026
A Louisiana man killed 8 children, 7 of his own. His family said warning signs preceded the tragedy
Shreveport, Louisiana — Freddie Montgomery looked across the street as he walked home from visiting a neighbor and saw Shamar Elkins.…
Trump’s craving for the spotlight risks Iran deal hopes
Middle East
April 21, 2026
Trump’s craving for the spotlight risks Iran deal hopes
Donald Trump has spent days negotiating peace in Iran — with himself. The president has rolled out every trick in…
Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades
World
April 21, 2026
Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades
Tokyo Reuters — Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defense export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms…
Iran calls for immediate release of cargo ship seized by US
Middle East
April 21, 2026
Iran calls for immediate release of cargo ship seized by US
Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the seizure of Iranian cargo ship Touska by US forces and called for the “immediate release…
High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure
World
April 21, 2026
High-level US delegation visits Cuba as Trump ups pressure
A senior US delegation met with Cuban government officials in Cuba as the Trump administration ramps up its efforts to…
A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
Features/Interviews
April 21, 2026
A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
As the weekend approached, the US and Iran appeared to be closing in on a deal to end the seven-week…
How US-Iran peace talks have developed since the start of the ceasefire
Middle East
April 20, 2026
How US-Iran peace talks have developed since the start of the ceasefire
The two-week expiry date of the current ceasefire between the US and Iran is fast approaching. Talks held between officials…
Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope
World
April 20, 2026
Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope
A peace and faith focused sermon delivered during Sunday mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City did little…
Los Angeles woman arrested on suspicion of helping Iran send weapons to Sudan
World
April 20, 2026
Los Angeles woman arrested on suspicion of helping Iran send weapons to Sudan
AP — Federal prosecutors said a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion…
Iran’s president says war must end to focus on rebuilding
Middle East
April 20, 2026
Iran’s president says war must end to focus on rebuilding
Iran needs to end the war against the United States and Israel as swiftly as possible to focus on the…
Iran cargo ship seized by US could become ‘spoils of war’
Middle East
April 20, 2026
Iran cargo ship seized by US could become ‘spoils of war’
The US made good on its threat to board and seize any vessel defying its blockade of Iran’s ports on…
What we know about the killing of 8 children in Louisiana, the deadliest US mass shooting since 2024
World
April 20, 2026
What we know about the killing of 8 children in Louisiana, the deadliest US mass shooting since 2024
Eight children, ranging in age from just three to 11 years old, were killed early Sunday morning in Shreveport, Louisiana,…
‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers
Technology
April 20, 2026
‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers
The scene is as old as warfare itself. Two soldiers, hands in the air, surrendering and carefully following the orders…
Photo shows Israeli soldier damaging Christ statue in Lebanon and military says it’s investigating
Middle East
April 20, 2026
Photo shows Israeli soldier damaging Christ statue in Lebanon and military says it’s investigating
The Israeli military has opened an investigation after a photo was shared on social media showing an Israeli soldier damaging…
Iranian president doubles down on Iran’s nuclear rights
Middle East
April 19, 2026
Iranian president doubles down on Iran’s nuclear rights
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said today that US President Donald Trump cannot deprive Iran of its right to a nuclear…
Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people
Technology
April 19, 2026
Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people
New York — Europe doesn’t want to hear any more excuses from tech platforms for why they can’t verify users’ ages.…