The church Pope Francis kept returning to – and chose as his final resting place
The Pope would visit Santa Maria Maggiore whenever he returned to Rome and chose it as the site of his grave. Read More
Weinstein used ‘unfettered power’ to sexually abuse women, rape retrial hears
Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to sex crimes, returns to court after a conviction was overturned. Read More
India closes main border crossing with Pakistan after Kashmir attack
Visas held by some Pakistanis are also cancelled after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. Read More
Abbas calls Hamas ‘sons of dogs’ and demands release of Gaza hostages
Palestinian Authority president says that Hamas has given Israel “excuses” to continue the Gaza war. Read More
Istanbul residents flood streets after 6.2-magnitude quake
Many people have prepared to spend the night outside to safeguard against another strong tremor. Read More
Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process
Several names are prominent as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis’ successor. Read More
Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Kashmir
Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India’s most popular tourist destinations. Read More
Vance says US will ‘walk away’ unless Ukraine and Russia agree to proposals
Vance issued the warning after top US officials pulled out of London talks aimed at securing a ceasefire. Read More
US intensifying bid to end Ukraine war – but chances of success remain unclear
Negotiations are gathering pace but the proposals being put forward by Trump’s team still have major gaps Read More
Suspension of Ghana’s chief justice is ‘abuse of power’, says opposition
This is the first time in Ghana’s history that a president has removed a chief justice from office. Read More