The papal conclave has successfully elected a new Pope, as indicated by the emergence of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, accompanied by the ringing of bells and cheers from an estimated crowd of 50,000 in St Peter’s Square. Voting began after the death of Pope Francis last month, with cardinals in complete secrecy and communication isolation. The new Pope requires a two-thirds majority, and the burning of ballots produces distinct smoke colors to signal the election results, with the process typically allowing for multiple voting rounds each day.
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Brit, 18, on first ever solo flight stranded alone in Doha after wave of cancelled flights
A British teenager, Jamie Mason Walker, has been stranded for over 24 hours at Doha Airport after missing her connecting flight to Melbourne due to delays and escalating conflict in the Middle East, including a missile attack on a nearby US military base. While her family is concerned and in contact with the British Embassy, Jamie remains unaware of the serious situation, attributing her travel disruptions to general delays. Explain It To Me Like I'm...
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