Putin says Easter ceasefire over, ‘positive’ on peace

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....

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...

A special mass will be held at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth on Tuesday to honor Pope Francis following his death, with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe inviting everyone to attend. He described the mass as an opportunity to entrust the Pope to the Lord and express gratitude for his contributions, while noting the expected turnout may be higher due to the community's desire to pay respects. Archbishop Costelloe reflected on the Pope's legacy as one of...

Australians across the political spectrum are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling him a “devoted champion” for Australian Catholics and emphasizing his inspirational compassion. Flags will fly at half-mast in his honor, and memorials are being held, including a gathering at St Mary’s Cathedral and tributes from various political leaders who praised the Pope's humility and advocacy for the marginalized. His legacy, marked by messages of mercy and service,...