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Italy-US ties strained as pope and Iran war dominate talks
Rome balances US ties with domestic pressure as the Iran war strains the alliance and fuels economic fallout.
The disaster unfolding on Russia’s Black Sea coast is of its own making
The pollution spreading across southern Russia exposes environmental collapse under Putin's system.
Iran claims to have seized ‘offending’ oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
State TV releases a video of IRGC forces boarding and detaining the Barbados-flagged vessel, Ocean Koi.
Holders Flamengo see Copa Libertadores match abandoned amid crowd trouble
The match in Colombia, hosted by Independiente Medellin, was twice interrupted by violence before being called off.
Ukraine may have turned tide of Russian territorial gains, says think tank
ISW says Moscow's advance is slowing as Ukraine claims Russia's army suffered more than 35,000 casualties in April.
Rubio meets Pope Leo: Can they heal White House-Vatican rift?
The State Department says Leo-Rubio meeting underscores 'strong ties', despite Trump’s recent attacks on the pope.
What we know about Iran’s response to the latest US ceasefire proposal
Iran has not formally responded, but officials indicate a large divide remains between the two sides.
Sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli prisons is ‘systematic’
Sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli prisons is ‘systematic’, says analyst
Miami host committee assured ICE will not be at World Cup games
Rodney Barreto has received reassurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that ICE would steer clear of World Cup.
After 18 months of mourning, a Gaza son is found alive in an Israeli prison
A Gaza family's nightmare ends after discovering their 'martyred' son alive in an Israeli prison.