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White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 6:07 p.m. Roman time on May 8, 2025, signaling the election of a new Pope by the College of Cardinals during their fourth vote on the second day of conclave. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square, including international flags, celebrated the moment, awaiting the announcement of the new Pope's name, which will be declared by a cardinal with the phrase “Habemus Papam!” The new Pope will...

Bill Gates Pledges 99% of Wealth to PhilanthropyBill Gates announced his intention to give away 99% of his fortune over the next 20 years, aiming to end the operations of his foundation by 2045. He highlighted the foundation's goals to eliminate preventable diseases, infectious diseases, and poverty, while criticizing major economies for cutting foreign aid. Gates also expressed concerns about the impact of reduced aid on global health, specifically calling out Elon Musk's budget cuts...

A British MP, Mark Pritchard, has publicly retracted his longstanding support for Israel, admitting he was wrong amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which he condemns as genocide against the Palestinian people. In a statement to the House of Commons, he emphasized the need for the UK to take a moral stand, advocating for the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace. Pritchard's comments were met with acknowledgment from Foreign Office minister...

Britain has made significant strides in trade this week, announcing a deal with the US to reduce tariffs on auto exports and eliminate duties on steel and aluminium, marking the UK as the first nation to secure a reprieve from Trump's tariffs. Additionally, a trade agreement with India, focusing on lowering duties on over 90% of British goods, aims to strengthen ties with a rapidly growing economy, despite its limited impact on the UK's long-term...

United States Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His election was marked by the appearance of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling he secured at least 89 votes from the 133 participating cardinals during the conclave to succeed Pope Francis. The announcement was met with jubilation in St. Peter’s Square, where crowds celebrated the new pope...