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Pope Leo urges Trump to end war on Iran
Pope Leo XIV has urged US President Donald Trump to find an “off-ramp” from the US and Israel’s war on Iran.
Trump says US will be leaving Iran in two to three weeks
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump says US could leave Iran “in two or three weeks."
Why UN slavery resolution won’t be enough
Slavery declared the gravest crime against humanity.
Turkiye and Sweden book World Cup 2026 spots as Kosovo and Poland bow out
Turkiye beat Kosovo 1-0, and Sweden beat Poland 3-2, as winners secure latest FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying spots.
UN aid chief warns of new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon
UN aid chief Tom Fletcher has warned of a potential new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon.
FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing
Former agents say that they were fired for work on probe into Trump's efforts to stay in power after 2020 election loss.
‘I need to leave’: Cuba’s tourism workers reel from US oil blockade
From taxi drivers to tour guides, the collapse of Cuba’s tourism industry has left thousands struggling to get by.
Russian tanker reaches Cuba amid critical energy shortage
Russian tanker delivers enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for up to 10 days, following a three-month blockade.
Iran ambassador refuses to leave Lebanon despite expulsion order
Lebanon has ordered Iran’s ambassador to leave the country, but he has refused to go.
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child ‘conversion therapy’
In an eight-to-one decision, the high court ruled against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds.