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In their pre-conclave sessions in a sprawling Vatican auditorium some have delivered broadsides against the norm-challenging late Pope Francis.

As the Trump administration races to fulfil its promise of mass deportations, over a dozen US citizens have already been swept up in the immigration crackdown.

Here’s what critics are saying about Alec Badwin’s latest controversial film Rust.

With the conclave set to begin, speculation mounts over whether an Italian could reclaim the Papacy for the first time since 1978 — but some say it’s time to look beyond Europe.

As Rust premieres, director Joel Souza admits Rust was the most ‘difficult movie’ he has made and the importance of honouring Halyna Hutchins’ legacy.

Israel’s ongoing military campaign is rapidly reshaping Gaza’s landscape, cutting civilians off from aid, land and essential services, and displacing more than 420,000 people.

FBI agents who took a knee during a 2020 protest have been quietly reassigned — amid claims they were ‘unwilling to align with Trump’s agenda’.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Some people assume they are doing something wrong when they have trouble getting up in the morning. They (and their bosses) may even see it as a personal failure

During his 12 years as Pontiff, Pope Francis was renowned for bold stances on issues as varied as climate change, LGBTQ+ rights and global conflicts. Here are the most memorable moments of his career.

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan faces federal obstruction charges after allegedly aiding an immigrant’s escape from ICE agents, escalating Donald Trump’s clash with local officials over immigration enforcement.

Donald Trump has destabilised a global effort to limit mining in the deep sea, signing an executive order that could eventually open up international waters to excavation firms the US unilaterally deems worthy.

Whether it’s Espresso, Satisfaction or Baby Shark, boffins have now worked out how earworms get into your brain - and how to get them out.

In a sweeping move aimed at slashing government bureaucracy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled a dramatic overhaul of the State Department.

The Trump Administration has been pushing to undo initiatives aimed at holding Russia and its leaders and allies accountable for alleged war crimes.

Pope Francis’s global goodbye: Here is everything you need to know about the carefully choreographed proceeding, secret rituals, world leaders, and the silent search for the next Pope.