World

As Leo XIV approaches his first Easter as pope, a new era of American military might cloaked in religious righteousness is presenting him with a challenge.

Russia has again followed an overnight drone barrage on Ukraine with heavy daytime attacks, a new tactic as Moscow tries to bypass Ukrainian air defences.

Just weeks after giving her social media followers a glimpse into the life of her daughter Princess Lilibet, the Duchess of Sussex has again shared a family moment. 

Former duchess Sarah Ferguson has been hit with a million-dollar rejection as the fallout from the Epstein files continues.

An unexpected Royal Ascot invitation suggests King Charles is drawing a careful line between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s scandal and the future of the York sisters.

A decades-old cold case has been cracked after a woman was identified as the American teenager who vanished in 1994.

More than 100 international law experts say the conduct of ⁠US forces raises serious concerns about ​violations of international human rights law.

The NASA Artemis II mission has started leaving Earth’s orbit, passing a critical milestone, now officially headed toward the Moon.

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts solved an awkward onboard problem after the Orion capsule had a malfunction, with the crew now on track for the moon.

LATIKA M BOURKE: France’s President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back on Donald Trump’s criticism, warning that world politics is serious as tensions rise over Iran.

United Airlines has become the second US carrier in a week to increase its checked bag fee as the industry grapples with the surge in fuel costs.  

A family has been left heartbroken after a seven-month-old baby was shot and killed while in a pram. WARNING: Distressing content.

A spike in thefts targeting Easter favourites such as Cadbury Creme Eggs and KitKats is fuelling concerns about product availability ahead of the long weekend.

Police have released body and car-cam footage of Tiger Woods in handcuffs and appearing to fall asleep in a police cruiser after failing a roadside DUI test in Florida.