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The newly elected Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is seen for the first time from the Vatican balcony.

Leo XIV, elevated by Francis, becomes first American pope

The election of a first North American pontiff came after the death of the first Latin American pope and signalled a relinquishing of papal authority from Europe.

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Ukrainian soldiers say their drones have stopped Russian forces advancing in the country's east.

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of violating truce

Ukrainian officials say Russia has violated its own ceasefire more than 700 times while Russian authorities say Ukraine has tried to move into the Kursk region.

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US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost will serve as Pope Leo XIV.

How Pope Leo XIV overcame taboo against a US pontiff

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV is a Peruvian citizen, which allowed him to overcome a traditional taboo against the election of pontiff from the United States.

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St Peter's Basilica with a large screen showing the Cardinals prior to the start of the conclave to elect the next pope on May 7.

Cardinals return to Vatican for Day 2 of Conclave

Cardinals have returned to the Sistine Chapel to resume voting for a new pope after a billow of black smoke signalled that the first conclave ballot failed to find a new Catholic leader.

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An architect of Australia’s defence policy has warned a lack of security spending could leave the nation at the mercy of an emboldened Russia and China.

‘Caught unprepared’: Aussie defence pioneer’s grim warning

‘We are just coasting along, she’ll be right, that sort of attitude and all the evidence is starting to show without exaggerating that she won’t be alright.’

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‘We're not withdrawing this proposal, which could give diplomacy a chance,’ Volodymyr Zelensky says.

Ukraine stands by offer of 30-day ceasefire Zelensky

Russia has made no response to the 30-day ceasefire offer ‘except for new strikes’, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says.

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Faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square watch black smoke ouring out of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on the first day of the conclave to elect a new pope.

Black smoke after first vote signals no new Pope

Over 45,000 people have watched on as black smoke poured from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling a stalemate after cardinals failed to agree on a new Pope in Rome.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to sign numerous agreements with Russia during his visit.

‘Important signal’: Putin, Xi to meet for ‘sensitive’ talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are preparing to meet in Moscow to discuss their ‘no limits’ partnership amid a trade war with US President Donald Trump.

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Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, oversees the annulment of the papal fisherman's ring and lead seal during the 12th general congregation of the College of Cardinals.

Inside the conclave: How the next pope will be elected

The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a guide to the ancient tradition.

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Ukraine's prisoners of war affairs said the returned prisoners consisted of 202 enlisted men. (EPA PHOTO)

Russia, Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each

Ukraine and Russia have concluded one of the largest prisoner exchanges since Moscow invaded its neighbour in 2022.

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Cardinals are not allowed outside contact until they elect a new pontiff by a two-thirds majority. (AP PHOTO)

Cardinals take next step in deciding new pope

All cardinals who are eligible to elect the next head of the Catholic Church have arrived in Rome two days before the conclave begins.

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Eurosceptic George Simion has won the first round of Romania's presidential election.

Romania's anti-EU contender takes first round of election

Hard-right nationalist George Simion has secured a decisive win in the first round of Romania's presidential election redo.

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Volodymyr Zelensky says a ceasefire should last at least 30 days to give diplomacy a real chance.

Zelensky says Russia ceasefire can happen at any moment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Kyiv's allies to up the pressure on Moscow to achieve a ceasefire.

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Ukraine claims it has shot down a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a seaborne drone.

Ukraine claims world first as drone downs Russian jet

Ukraine is claiming the world's first downing of a combat plane after a maritime drone attacked a Russian fighter jet.

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Ukraine will not accept curbs on the structure or size of its military, the foreign minister says.

Ukraine says occupied territories won’t be recognised as Russian

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has told parliament the government will not agree to recognise any temporarily occupied territories as Russian.

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