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In Congo, supporters of Cardinal Ambongo hope he will become pope

As the papal conclave enters its second day, catholic faithful in DR Congo are cheering for Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, the archibishop of Kinshasa

Syria holds indirect talks with Israel to prevent escalation

Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Wednesday that his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to prevent recent hostilities from getting out of control.

ReactionS in St. Peter’s Square to black smoke on first day of Conclave to elect new pope

Reaction in St. Peter's Square to black smoke on first day of Conclave to elect new pope

Kenya expert warns of ecological disaster due to insect trafficking

Muya warned against taking ants from their natural habitats, saying they were unlikely to survive if not supported to adapt to their new environment.

Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney signals no pope elected

The secretive conclave to elect a new pope got underway in the Vatican on Wednesday.

Sliti proud to be back with Tunisian team but realistic about Africa Cup prospects

Al Shamal winger Sliti remains hopeful about Tunisia’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Argentinian police raid clinic as part of Maradona death investigation

Judges in the court case authorised the raid following revelations that clinical tests were missing from his official records.

Egypt and Greece to launch 1,000 km underwater power interconnection

Greece and Egypt reaffirmed their commitment Wednesday to a proposed undersea electricity interconnection designed to transport renewable energy from North Africa to Europe.

Foreign leaders arrive in Russia for Victory Day parade

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel are on the guest list which also includes Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Trump says US will end attacks on Yemen

US President Donald Trump announced he's calling off further airstrikes against Yemen. He said the country's rulers had agreed to stop attacks in the Red Sea