Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he’s voting in the conclave
“Not even in my wildest imagination did I think this would happen,” Cardinal David tells the BBC. Read More
Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minute
After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney at around 9pm local time. Read More
Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying report
US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal. Read More
Watch: Black smoke emerges after first conclave ballot
The signal means more voting will take place tomorrow as a new pope has not yet been chosen. Read More
Russia says 60,000 air passengers stranded after Ukrainian drone attacks
Some 350 flights are affected in Moscow and other cities, as Russia claims shooting down 524 Ukrainian drones. Read More
Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says
The restaurant in Gaza City’s Rimal neighbourhood had been recently been operating a community kitchen. Read More
South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa
The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema’s application in time for his trip, the High Commission says. Read More
Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC
In his first interview since leaving office, the 82-year-old criticises his successor’s handling of the war and is challenged on his own record. Read More
Indian air strikes – how will Pakistan respond? Four key questions
Experts from India and Pakistan weigh in on what’s next – and how this clash differs from past conflicts. Read More
‘Why would we play Putin’s game?’: Ukrainians see Russian lull as sideshow
Russia is expected to begin a self-declared three-day pause in fighting against Ukraine on Wednesday night. Read More