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'Great honour': Leaders welcome Leo, first US pope

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Pope Leo XIV was officially elected as the new head of the Catholic Church.

Watch VideoWill Elon Musk remain in the White House? Trump extends an invitation amid Tesla's struggles

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Amid Tesla's challenges, Donald Trump invites Elon Musk to continue his White House role, balancing support with the tycoon's need to refocus on his businesses. ...

Watch VideoHow Pope Francis's body was prepared for his final farewell

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The late Pope Francis, aged 88, is set to lie in state for three days in Saint Peter's Basilica, as preparations involving temporary embalming and aesthetic care ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa and world leaders hail Pope Francis as tireless champion of the poor

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Several world leaders, including South Africa, Turkey, Iran and Nigeria, have hailed Pope Francis as a man who championed the poor and who was not afraid to pronounce ...

Trump pauses global trade war but escalates tariffs on China

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US President Donald Trump announces a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries while increasing levies on China, igniting further trade tensions and market fluctuations. ...

China responds to Trump tariffs with a dramatic 84% increase on US imports

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The Chinese government has announced a dramatic increase in tariffs on American imports, raising rates from 34% to 84%.

Namibia's historic inauguration: First woman president takes office

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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah makes history as Namibia's first female president, vowing to combat youth unemployment and foster national unity following a contentious election. ...