7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina
Evacuation orders issued because of tsunami threat after 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday.
Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election
Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis.
Brazilian nun who was the world's oldest person has died at 116
Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian nun and teacher who was the world's oldest person, died on Wednesday just weeks short of turning 117, her religious congregation said.
US, Ukraine sign economic deal after Trump presses Kyiv to pay back US for help in repelling Russia
The U.S. and Ukraine have announced an economic deal after a weekslong press by President Donald Trump on Ukraine compensate Washington for more billions in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion.
Ukraine says it’s poised to sign a key mineral resources deal with the US
Ukraine is prepared to sign a landmark mineral resources agreement with the United States in Washington.
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the 3-year-old war. Kyiv insisted on a longer and immediate truce.
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel.
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis.
11 killed as a vehicle plows into a Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver
Police in Canada say a vehicle struck revelers at a street festival, killing 11 people and injuring more than 20 others.
Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis at funeral where he is remembered as pope of the people
World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and reflected his wishes to be remembered as a simple pastor.
About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike that ended Friday.
A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul and other areas in Turkey. At least 236 people were treated for injuries.
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica
Thousands of people are filing through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.
Funeral for Pope Francis to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Condolences To The Pope: Leaders from around the world share positive messages about Pope Francis
Reactions to Pope Francis' death are flooding in as world leaders share condolences and messages about his papacy.
Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration, gets chocolate eggs for kids
U.S. Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administration's migrant deportation plans.
“Hero rat” sets Guinness World Record
A “hero rat” set a Guinness World Record after detecting more landmines than any other rat.
Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration says it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs.
Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
The Prada Group announced a deal Thursday to buy crosstown Milan fashion rival Versace from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings under terms that values one of the most recognizable names in Italian fashion at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion).
Market rebounds after Trump pauses tariffs for all except China
President Donald Trump announced a 90 day pause on the tariff's he implemented. In a lengthy post to Truth Social, Trump said he would immediately put a hold on tariffs imposed on all countries except for China.
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