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Brazil fines Facebook $1.3 million for failing to comply with court orders during election

Brazil’s top electoral court fines Meta’s Facebook $1.3 million for not fully complying with judicial orders during the recent presidential election runoff campaign

Economy|World

Bessent moves to a military base over safety concerns, an AP source says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been forced to relocate to a military base over concerns for his safety

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India garment makers rethink reliance on US after tariff shock

At Orient Craft’s factory in Ranchi, hundreds of women stitch dresses, shirts and children's clothing for British retailers Next and Marks & Spencer.

Travel|World

The pope ends an emotional Argentina visit with a plea for unity and reconciliation

Pope Leo XIV has wrapped up his visit to Argentina with two poignant moments

Africa|Political|World

Congolese president signs contested referendum law amid fears over third-term bid

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has approved a law to allow constitutional changes to be put to a referendum, a move critics say could

Economy|Political|World

German economic adviser sees higher US tariff risks after midterms

The outcome of the US midterms is unlikely to soften Washington's protectionist trade stance and may instead increase uncertainty around tariffs, warned Gabriel Felbermayr,

Europe|Health|Political|World

German military promises action after report shows widespread sexual abuse

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius promised new measures to combat sexual abuse in the military on Wednesday after a report showed widespread misconduct at a time the

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Polish right turns out en masse for Independence Day march

Tens of thousands of right-wing supporters including Poland's nationalist president marched for Independence Day in the capital Warsaw on

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Russia says military-to-military contacts with Britain are possible if London reaches out

Russia's Defence Ministry would be willing to speak with its British counterpart if London reached out, Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said

Environment|Science|Technology|World

At COP31, Turkey pushes zero-waste plan to curb climate change

As world leaders arrive at United Nations climate talks in the Turkish resort town of Antalya, calling for urgent climate action, co-host Turkey also wants to halve the amount of global waste in the next decade

Arts|Business|Lifestyle|Travel|US|World

Coins on military graves: Here's what they mean and what Fort Snelling does with them

Coins on military graves: Here's what they mean and what Fort Snelling does with them

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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner may visit Russia in coming days, TASS reports

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could visit Russia in the coming days, Russia's state-run TASS news agency reported, citing a source on Wednesday.

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Trump envoys to meet Putin in Moscow after latest Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough

Trump envoys to meet Putin in Moscow after latest Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough

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Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country, security chief says

Iran will not allow even a single particle of enriched nuclear material to leave the country and there will be consequences in the event of any new US strikes on the Islamic

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Brazil electoral court fines Meta, sees no deliberate election bias

Brazil's electoral authority fined Meta's Facebook 7.5 million reais ($1.34 million) for failing to fully comply with judicial orders during last month's presidential

Crime|Political|World

Nigerian court orders journalist kept in custody over report, renewing concerns over media freedom

A decision by a court in Nigeria to keep investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu in custody has sparked renewed concerns about media freedom

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No SUV, no problem. Edmunds picks the five best cars with all-wheel drive

If you want all-wheel-drive traction but don’t want an SUV, don’t worry

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As higher prices seep into broader economy, Fed officials consider faster hikes

More evidence this week of hot inflation in the U.S. was unpleasant news for the Federal Reserve, not to mention consumers: Rising prices may be spreading beyond the one-time shocks from tariffs and high gas prices into the wider economy, meaning that mortgages, credit cards and other forms of borrowing are likely to become increasingly expensive

Health|Science|World

US faces loss of measles-free status as experts meet for review

Global health experts will determine in the coming days whether the United States has lost its official measles-free status,

Health|World

Kenya releases last Ebola patient, starts 42-day countdown to disease-free status

Kenya discharged its last Ebola patient on Wednesday, starting a 42-day countdown to when the country can be declared free of the disease, Health Minister Aden Duale said. 

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Paraguay digital bank collapse leaves market traders scrambling for alternatives

For many stallholders at Asuncion's sprawling Mercado 4, the introduction of digital bank ueno had been a revelation.

Europe|Political|World

Russian negotiator reports some progress after Ukraine talks, sees no EU role in process for now

Russia's chief negotiator at Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi said on Wednesday after their conclusion that mutual understanding had been achieved on some issues but not on

Africa|Health|World

Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo's deadliest outbreak

Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, highlighting the severity of the situation

Interview|Travel|World

Stories of life, death – and crows – from ‘The Forgotten War’

Stories of life, death – and crows – from ‘The Forgotten War’

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Military-linked Chinese university bought Nvidia H200 chips despite US blacklist, records show

A Chinese university with deep ties to the People's Liberation Army bought Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips last month despite being on a US export

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Baltic nations, Finland issue overnight drone warnings as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes

NATO scrambled jets overnight after at least four drones strayed into the airspace of the Baltic states during Ukrainian strikes

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US Army soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of espionage related to Russia

US Army soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of espionage related to Russia

Africa|Health|World

Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, beginning countdown to Ebola-free declaration

Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, starting a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free

Asia|Business|Political|World

China backs Cuba in opposing sanctions, blockades; pledges 'firm support', Xinhua reports

China will firmly support Cuba in safeguarding national sovereignty and in opposing sanctions, blockades and external interference "no matter how circumstances evolve,"

Travel|World

Pope Leo draws million-strong crowd at Argentine vigil, urges youth not to chase clicks

Pope Leo drew a crowd of a million on Tuesday for the third strong turnout of his 12-day South America tour, as he urged young people at a

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China and ASEAN make progress on South China Sea pact but can't finish talks this year

Regional diplomats say China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress on a South China Sea pact but won’t be able to conclude negotiations this year as agreed

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Minivan crashes into people outside Los Angeles metro station, killing 3

Authorities say a minivan crashed into people outside a metro station in Los Angeles during rush hour, killing three and critically injuring the driver and at least two others

Health|Political|World

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan back in jail after medical treatment, sources say

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken to hospital in Islamabad late on Tuesday for medical treatment and returned to prison, sources said. 

Business|Political|World

US federal employees to work in Taiwan government offices under scheme to strengthen ties

Some US federal employees will work in Taiwan government offices for up to one year under a new scheme to strengthen already close ties between Taipei and Washington, the de

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Everyone loves CoreWeave

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Just as investors were hoping falling oil prices had cooled inflation fears, a stubbornly hot US CPI report and a chorus of

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As Greenland’s climate changes, a new project preserves memories of a fading past

A new project called “Mapping Memories” aims to preserve personal stories from Greenland as climate change alters the landscape

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Nine seriously injured in South Korea bus crash involving 32 vehicles

A public bus crashed into multiple vehicles in the Bundang district of South Korea on Wednesday, leaving 9 people seriously injured and 48 with minor injuries, according to

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for more balanced US-China trade ties ahead of Trump-Xi talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a more balanced U.S.-China trade relationship ahead of talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping

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Kennedy family sues to block Trump’s arch

Kennedy family sues to block Trump’s arch

Arts|Election|Food|Interview|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Judge weighs lawsuit brought by Peltola campaign over absentee ballots in Alaska's US Senate race

An Alaska state judge says he expects to issue a swift decision in a lawsuit filed by the campaign of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola

Entertainment|Political|World

US judge says Trump’s $10 billion BBC defamation case can proceed

A federal judge on Tuesday said President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a misleadingly edited clip of a speech can go forward, but

World

House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

The House has turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he is pleased with messages from US envoys on diplomatic efforts to end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he was very happy with messages he was getting from the US in terms of moving towards a

Americas|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Dominican president says he backs Bukele and Salvadoran troops in Haiti

The president of the Dominican Republic says his government is collaborating with El Salvador’s president and providing him with logistics and intelligence as some 2,500 troops from the Central American country battle violent gangs in Haiti

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Ukraine peace talks restart after 9 months. What makes them different this time?

Ukraine peace talks restart after 9 months. What makes them different this time?

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Ukrainian minister says ties with South Korea on the road to improvement after miscues

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha was quoted as saying on Tuesday that relations between his country and South Korea were on the road to recovery after a dispute over North

Election|Political|World

Eric Zemmour says he will stand in French presidential election

Eric Zemmour, a politician with a prominent anti-Islam and anti-immigrant stance, confirmed on Tuesday that he would stand in next year's French presidential election.

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US yields climb, stocks fall as inflation data boosts chances for larger Fed rate hike

US Treasury yields jumped and Wall Street stocks fell on Tuesday after a hotter-than-anticipated US inflation reading boosted chances

Crime|Environment|Science|World

4 grizzly bears linked by DNA to deadly attack on mother and daughter in Canada

Canadian wildlife officials say four grizzly bears captured in western Canada were responsible for killing a mother and her adult daughter earlier this month in what investigators believe was a rare predatory attack

Entertainment|Sports|World

Strangers trade punches and chase thrills at Colombia’s pop-up fights

Santiago Abril has been organizing pop-up boxing matches in parks around Bogota, Colombia, without official permits

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Oil prices ease to two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

Oil prices eased to a two-month low on Tuesday, after US officials downplayed the need for additional military action against Iran, easing fears of

Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Science|Technology|US|World

US Army member arrested in UK for suspected 'espionage' for Russia

A senior US Army soldier was arrested in Britain on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence, British police said on Tuesday, after the US removed aircraft from British

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SpaceX must face sex-bias claims after appeals court rejects arbitration request

SpaceX must face a lawsuit accusing it of illegally firing eight engineers who raised concerns about alleged sexual harassment and discrimination at the company

Economy|Political|World

Carney says he will tell Xi that outsiders should not meddle in Canada's affairs

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday he would stress to Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month that China and other countries should not interfere in Canada's

Interview|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran's top security official says no talks underway with US

Iran's top security official Mohsen Rezaei said there are currently no negotiations taking place between Tehran and Washington, in an interview with pro-Iran broadcaster Al-Mayadeen

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US evacuates aircraft from British military base after threat from Iran

US evacuates aircraft from British military base after threat from Iran

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FBI is investigating a possible killing aboard a cruise ship out of Texas

The FBI is investigating what it called a “suspected homicide” aboard a cruise ship that returned to port after departing from Galveston, Texas

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US consumer prices rise briskly for third straight month

US consumer prices increased more than expected in October amid higher costs for food and accommodation, cementing expectations that the Federal

Europe|Political|World

US attempts new peace push at first Russia-Ukraine talks in nine months

Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for their first peace talks since February as US President Donald Trump's envoys launched a

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UN body agrees to postpone review of US rights record after Trump administration snub

The U.N.'s Human Rights Council has delayed a review of the U.S. human rights record until January

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India, US continuing talks to finalise first tranche of trade deal, official says

India is continuing talks with the US to finalise the first tranche of a bilateral trade deal, and US officials visited the country earlier this month for discussions, an Indian

Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

F1 ends plans for backup race in Italy as season finale nears in Qatar and Abu Dhabi

Formula 1 plans to proceed with its season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite tensions in the Middle East

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Fed to raise rates once more in December as inflation risks stay high: Reuters poll

The US Federal Reserve will hike interest rates for a second and final time in the current cycle in December, according to a majority of economists

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EU's von der Leyen pledges €50 million to speed up security hub in the Black Sea

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged €50 million ($56 million) on Tuesday to help Bulgaria and Romania expedite the launch of a Black Sea maritime security hub

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Slovak PM Fico accuses Merz of 'blackmail' for linking Ukraine funding to EU budget talks

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of "blackmail" on Tuesday after Berlin pushed to link a deal on funding for Ukraine to talks on the

Europe|Political|World

France's Macron and wife file new lawsuit against US podcaster Owens

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have filed a second set of defamation complaints against US right-wing podcaster Candace Owens two weeks after a US

Environment|Science|Travel|World

First global airline emissions scheme faces 'a litmus test' as credits run short

Airlines may struggle to settle their offset bills when the first global scheme to make them pay for their planet-warming

Celebrity|Sports|World

Motor racing-Hamilton visits Rafah crossing to see Gaza aid efforts

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton arrived in Egypt's El Arish on Tuesday to see first hand efforts to receive humanitarian and relief aid bound for the Gaza

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Microsoft presses Trump to scuttle ban on Chinese data center tech

Microsoft and other companies and trade groups have pressed the Trump administration to halt plans to bar imports from China of a key component used

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Prince Harry's wife Meghan makes first public appearance since father's arrest

Prince Harry urged tech companies to be more transparent about issues affecting children as he and his wife, Meghan, made their first public appearance since her father’s arrest on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material

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France summons Iran envoy over supermarket fridge hack, warns of response

France summoned Iran's ambassador on Tuesday after accusing Tehran of a cyberattack that disabled refrigerators in hundreds of supermarkets, with Foreign

Africa|World

Violence in northern Nigeria drives tens of thousands into Niger

Nearly 64,000 people have fled northern Nigeria for neighbouring Niger this year, escaping attacks by Islamist militants and armed gangs and adding to mounting humanitarian

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Fires, protests, pollution: Apple's supply chain woes in India

Three contract workers died of asphyxiation at a Tata Electronics factory in southern India that makes parts for Apple iPhones, triggering investigations by the companies

Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Kyrgyz strongman Japarov bids for second term as president

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, who has cemented firm control over what was once Central Asia’s most democratic country, filed on Tuesday to run for a second term in an

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Anthropic's potential mega IPO joins ranks of world's biggest listings

Anthropic launched the roadshow for its hotly anticipated US initial public offering on Tuesday, bringing the Claude maker a step closer to a landmark debut that is set to test

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Cruise ship that stranded passengers in Cambodia kept in Singapore under court order

A residential cruise ship that left more than 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia after its owners said fuel prices made it too expensive to operate has been ordered to

World

Canada reimposes sanctions on 11 Iranian entities for contributing to nuclear activities

Canada reimposed sanctions on 11 Iranian entities on Tuesday for their contribution to Iran's nuclear activities and ballistic missile program, Foreign Minister

Europe|World

Russia sees European security framework as main thrust of Ukraine talks, delegation source says

Russia believes the main thrust of US-brokered peace talks on Ukraine should be seeking agreement on the main elements of a post-war security framework for

Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia and Ukraine hold first peace talks for nine months, Trump envoy says gaps have narrowed

Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for their first US-brokered talks since February, after President Donald Trump suggested last

Political|World

Indonesia vice president expresses intention to resign, presidential official says

Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Tuesday expressed his intention to resign during a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto, a presidential spokesperson

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Accused Ecuadorean thief agrees to plead guilty in largest US jewelry heist

An Ecuadorean man has agreed to plead guilty to a federal robbery charge for his role in the theft of roughly $100 million worth of jewelry from an

Economy|Education|Political|Travel|World

Millions fill Buenos Aires streets as Pope Leo hails strength of South American Church

Vast crowds thronged one of the main boulevards in Buenos Aires on Monday as Pope Leo hailed the strength of the Catholic Church in

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BT to hold off Starlink launch until Ukraine 'noise' dies down, CEO tells FT

BT will not launch a partnership with Elon Musk's Starlink until the "noise" over the recent disruptions in the satellite communications system in Ukraine subsides, CEO Allison 

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Honda raises full-year profit outlook, books $3 billion in EV-linked costs in Q2

Honda Motor on Tuesday raised its annual outlook by 20%, underpinned by robust US hybrid demand and a weak yen, even after it booked another $3 billion in

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's trade surplus surpasses $1 trillion for a 2nd straight year, as exports surge 35%

China says its trade surplus exceeded $1 trillion for a 2nd straight year

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Japanese investors become net buyers of foreign bonds for the first time in three months

Japanese investors became net buyers of foreign bonds for the first time in three months in October as Treasury yields eased from early-October two-and-a-half-decade highs, while

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Market rout tests BOJ's upbeat view of financial conditions

The recent volatile swings in global markets are putting greater attention on the Bank of Japan's assessment of financial conditions, a key component of its

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Anthropic IPO: Please try again

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A drop in oil prices has helped perk up risk appetite, sending stocks higher as investors shrug off the

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Alice Huang, Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia CEO, went from finance to chips

Alice Huang built a career in Chinese finance before emerging in a very different arena: the global race for

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China's October crude oil imports rise to highest level since March

China’s October crude oil imports rose to their highest level since March this year, official data showed on Tuesday, after the country sharply

Economy|Science|Technology|World

China seeks high-tech upper hand in industry carrying 80% of global trade

When world leaders fly into the Chinese city of Shenzhen next week, they may catch a glimpse of China's vision for the future of global

Asia|Political|World

Taiwan says China is conducting 'area denial' drills in Western Pacific

China is carrying out "area denial" drills in the Western Pacific involving one of its aircraft carriers and other naval formations, Taiwan Defence Minister

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US sues Lyft, alleges discrimination against disabled riders

The US Justice Department sued Lyft on Monday, alleging the ride-hailing ​services provider discriminated against passengers with disabilities,

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Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, October summary shows

Some Bank of Japan policymakers called for speeding up the pace of interest rate hikes as underlying inflation reached the central bank's 2% target, a summary

Arts|Travel|World

Larger-than-life Leo statue awaits the pope on Peru’s Pacific coast

Before Pope Leo reaches Peru later this week, a larger-than-life version is already waiting for him on the Pacific shore.

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Trump says FBI is looking at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with alleged Chinese agent

President Donald Trump says the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese government agent

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Trump says US military action against Iran not necessary 'at this point'

President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that military action by the United States against Iran did not currently seem necessary.

Economy|Political|World

Trump approval holds at 32%, near lowest of his career, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating held near the lowest level of his political career, depressed by national concerns over rising prices that tanked

Arts|World

Pope Leo's Argentina debut revives memories of Francis

As she listened to Pope Leo address millions in Buenos Aires during the second leg of his South America papal tour, Eugenia