Catholic Pope affirms priest celibacy, demands ‘firm’ action on abuse
Leo XIV was speaking to over 400 bishops from 38 countries in St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday.
Judges grill former Haitian PM over 2021 assassination of president
They are investigating whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial for the 20 suspects held in the Caribbean country.
Young South Sudanese player selected for NBA basketball team
At the age of 14, Khaman Maluach, became the youngest player ever to enrol in an NBA academy.
UN humanitarian chief visits families in North Kivu displaced by M23 rebels
The UN humanitarian chief visited families in North Kivu forced to return to their villages after M23 rebels seized the provincial capital Goma in January.
Tehran begins clean-up as Iran’s ceasefire with Israel holds
The city’s governor says more than 120 homes were completely destroyed and over 500 others suffered significant damaged during Iran’s 12-day war with Israel.
Donald Trump announces talks between US and Iranian officials next week
The US president told reporters he was not interested in restarting negotiations on Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Detained Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra begins hunger strike
Succes Masra, former Prime Minister of Chad and leader of the opposition party Les Transformateurs, began a hunger strike after more than a month in detention.
Donald Trump announces talks between US and Iranian officials next week
The US president told reporters he was not interested in restarting negotiations on Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Detained Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra begins hunger strike
Succes Masra, former Prime Minister of Chad and leader of the opposition party Les Transformateurs, began a hunger strike after more than a month in detention.
Edgar Lungu’s family condemns court decision to stop private burial in South Africa
The family and the Zambian government have agreed not to go ahead with the burial until the case is decided.