NRL announces 2024 Hall of Fame class, includes Cameron Smith, Billy Slater and Cooper Cronk

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania plan to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, marking Trump's first foreign trip since taking office. Pope Francis, who died at 88 from a stroke and heart failure, will be buried at Rome’s Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, following his wishes for a modest ceremony. The funeral is expected to draw global leaders, with arrangements discussed by cardinals in the Vatican shortly after his passing....

Pope Francis' Final Wishes A posthumously published document reveals that Pope Francis desired his remains to rest in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, one of Rome's major papal basilicas. In his spiritual testament, he requested a simple burial without lavish adornments and arranged for a benefactor to cover the costs. He specifically chose a burial niche between the Pauline and Sforza Chapels, emphasizing his lifelong devotion to the Virgin Mary and expressing hopes...

The Gujarat Titans triumphed over the Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in the Indian Premier League, solidifying their position at the top of the table. Captain Shubman Gill scored 90 runs off 55 balls, with Sai Sudharsan contributing 52, helping Gujarat set a total of 3-198. Kolkata struggled in their chase, finishing at 8-159, with Ajinkya Rahane's 50 off 36 balls being the lone bright spot, as they faced difficulties against Gujarat's spin attack....

Fighting in Ukraine has resumed following a unilateral ceasefire declared by Russia for Easter, with both sides accusing each other of violations. President Putin expressed Russia's openness to peace initiatives and hoped Ukraine would reciprocate, while Ukrainian President Zelenskiy reiterated the country's willingness to pause strikes on civilian infrastructure for 30 days. The Kremlin welcomed US assurances that NATO membership for Ukraine is off the table, viewing it as a satisfaction that aligns with Russia's...

SummaryPresident Donald Trump supports US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports that Hegseth shared sensitive details about a March attack on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis via the unclassified messaging app Signal, including in a group with family and friends. This incident comes during a challenging time for Hegseth, following an internal leak investigation at the Pentagon linked to his earlier use of the app. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated no classified information was shared in...

Argentines are mourning the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, who passed away after a battle with illness, prompting candlelight vigils across the country. Born Jorge Bergoglio in 1936, his focus on the poor and support for marginalized communities garnered both admiration and criticism, notably from President Javier Milei, who acknowledged their differences but paid tribute to Francis' goodness and wisdom. The Argentine government declared seven days of mourning as citizens expressed...