A day of remembrance, mourning and celebration as thousands gather in Rome to pay their respects and say farewell to Pope Francis.

Federal prosecutors wanted Mr. Santos, whose pattern of lies and fraud led to his expulsion from Congress, to receive a lengthy sentence to “protect the public” from future fraud.

An idealistic ophthalmologist, he came up with an ingenious way to treat blindness in far-flung places: by outfitting an airplane with an operating room.

A federal judge in Louisiana said the deportation of the child to Honduras with her mother, even though her father had filed an emergency petition, appeared to be “illegal and unconstitutional.”

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The identity of a Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.

During his whirlwind trip to Italy, President Trump’s interactions with world leaders, as they paid their respects to Francis, were being watched closely.

After being told she would never move again, Megan Dixon is preparing for an independent life.

Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well with his fellow clerics.

Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.

As colleges face increased scrutiny from the federal government, they are taking diverging approaches in choosing commencement keynotes.

Mark Carney, the new prime minister seeking a full term in Monday’s election, has built his campaign around President Trump’s threats to the country.

Ghayda and her husband Ahmad say they could never discuss politics in Syria - now, they will vote in Canada's election.

Temperatures are set to rise next week. Darren Bett and Sarah Keith-Lucas have the details.

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As tariffs threaten the cost of synth knobs, wine corks, specialty butters and trading card sleeves, the stuff that makes American life fun may become out of reach.

Lindsey Burrow says late husband Rob "will be with me throughout" when she joins thousands running the London Marathon for charity on Sunday.

Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China's cosmetic surgery boom.

To those who cast their nets into the Delaware River each spring, hoping for a bounty of shad, it’s a tradition worth saving.

The risk of exposing a military still being modernized may constrain Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he weighs retaliation for a terrorist attack.

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A kid whose parents couldn't afford school fees is now an "icon" on Time magazine's 2025 list — recognizing her work as CEO of Camfed, a charity that gives millions of girls a chance for an education.

BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.

And is the defence secretary in trouble?

The authorities said a man used a chain saw to destroy more than a dozen trees in downtown Los Angeles, an attack that saddened and rattled residents and city leaders.

Sister Geneviève Jeanningros left the queue of mourners and approached the body of Pope Francis as it lay in state.

Opinion columnists share the piece of media that most defines the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term.

The judge warned Attorney General Pam Bondi to temper her statements about Luigi Mangione to ensure a fair trial on charges of killing a health insurance executive.

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Chris Eubank Jr will be fined £375,500 after weighing 0.5lb too heavy for Saturday's grudge match with Conor Benn.

Over the last half-century, the political leanings of the Supreme Court, Congress, and the presidency contributed to dramatically different approaches to the federal death penalty.

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to "die with his boots on".

Chris Eubank Jr suggests he wasn't allowed to shave his beard as he narrowly missed weight for his fight with Conor Benn.

Chris Eubank Jr will be fined £375,500 after weighing 0.5lb too heavy for Saturday's grudge match with Conor Benn.

Convicted gang boss Philip Waugh told a hitman he wanted one of his enemies to be "cooked" with acid.

The clash took place just days after a terror attack killed 26 people on the Indian side of the disputed region, raising tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.

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The defense department has announced new senior level positions after recent firings and resignations. But with Pentagon head Pete Hegseth under fire for missteps, the way ahead is still unclear.

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The American-born Giuffre, who lived in Australia for years, became an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in financier Jeffrey Epstein's prolonged downfall.

Pope Francis was honored with a funeral Mass Saturday morning in the Vatican City's St. Peter's Square. These are some of the images that captured the grief of those mourning him around the world.

The reversal comes as US immigration officials work out a new system for reviewing and revoking students visas.

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President Trump has put Steve Witkoff — a friend from New York's real estate world — in charge of delicate talks on the war in Ukraine, Iran's nuclear ambitions and the conflict in Gaza.

The beloved author left Chile at a time of great turmoil and has longed for the nation of her youth ever since.

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During his whirlwind trip to Italy, President Trump’s interactions with world leaders, as they paid their respects to Francis, were being watched closely.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team have a "big responsibility" to secure the club's 20th top-flight title against Tottenham at Anfield.

Which aspects of their game do England need to get right to beat France and secure a seventh successive Women's Six Nations title on Saturday?

World leaders from Donald Trump to Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the ceremony in St Peter's Square.

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It follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.

Process large (e.g. 4GB+) data sets in a spreadsheet.Load GB/32 million-row files in seconds and use them without any crashes using up to about 500GB RAM.Load/edit in-place/split/merge/clean CSV/text files with up to 32 million rows and 1 million columns.Use your Python functions as UDF formulas tha…

There's still a lot of need in Baltimore's Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood, where Freddie Gray lived. People from the neighborhood work to meet it.

This project aims to formalize the first volume of Prof. Bertrand Russell’s Principia Mathematica using the Lean theorem prover. Throughout the formalization, I tried to rigorously follow Prof. Russell’s proof, with no or little added statements from my side, which were only necessary for the formal…

The influencer explains how she rebuilt her life after a podcast implicated her fiancé had had an affair.

Skepticism has grown of his efforts to expand his authority and of his handling of issues long seen as strengths for him, including the economy and immigration.

When did our taste buds become so spoiled?

Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.

A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge.

A day of remembrance, mourning and celebration as thousands gather in Rome to pay their respects and say farewell to Pope Francis.

Chris Eubank Jr suggests he wasn't allowed to shave his beard as he narrowly missed weight for his fight with Conor Benn.

As Russia and the US seek to repair ties, could they secure a peace deal acceptable to Ukraine, asks the BBC's Russia editor.

The 26 year old is charged with murder and stalking in addition to other state charges.

The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.

The Dominican nightclub where a roof loaded with equipment collapsed, killing 232 people, had repeatedly violated excessive noise rules. Now some wonder if sound vibrations played a role.

Shannon Campbell, from Armagh, recalls the time she had an hour to ask the Pope anything she wanted.

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Shlissel challah is a special loaf baked the first sabbath after Passover. We trace the modern route by which the bread has spread beyond the ultra-orthodox world to everyday Jewish bakers.

The reversal comes as immigration officials work out a new system for reviewing and revoking visas for international students.

An embarrassing disclosure by federal lawyers revealed the weaknesses in the government’s bid to end the New York toll program. It could mark a turning point in the case.

The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.

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Immigration officials signaled that the Trump administration would continue to pursue efforts to terminate the legal status of the students, despite a wave of legal challenges.

The pardon of Paul Walczak, who had been convicted of tax crimes, comes as the president uses clemency to reward allies and swipe at perceived enemies.

Pope Francis will be buried in St. Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's Basilica, in a break with tradition.

Officials in Kyiv plan to deliver their proposal to President Trump’s team, after rejecting a White House plan that would have given the Kremlin much of what it wants.

Finding snags in new-build homes is inevitable according to the National Federation of Builders.

Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties.

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Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on suspicion that she “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from” an immigrant being pursued by the authorities, the F.B.I. director said.

As a reporter, I often observe from a press box or the sidelines. This time, I decided to join the masses.

As a reporter, I often observe from a press box or the sidelines. This time, I decided to join the masses.

The defense department has announced new senior level positions after recent firings and resignations. But with Pentagon head Pete Hegseth under fire for missteps, the way ahead is still unclear.

Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to join the Magic Circle in 1991, when female magicians were not allowed membership.

Process large (e.g. 4GB+) data sets in a spreadsheet.Load GB/32 million-row files in seconds and use them without any crashes using up to about 500GB RAM.Load/edit in-place/split/merge/clean CSV/text files with up to 32 million rows and 1 million columns.Use your Python functions as UDF formulas tha…

International students had filed dozens of lawsuits after the government removed them from a database crucial for maintaining their legal status.

It's a "ready-to-use therapeutic food" that's had remarkable success in treating malnourished kids. The State Department says it's still available. Factories and field workers have a different view.

Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.

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Mangione pleaded not guilty on Friday during his arraignment in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Prosecutors have filed an intent to seek the death penalty.

It was once a busy branch of the Long Island Rail Road. Now, coyotes prowl one of New York City’s last wild places. What will it become next?

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The 26 year old is charged with murder and stalking in addition to other state charges.

Over the last half-century, the political leanings of the Supreme Court, Congress, and the presidency contributed to dramatically different approaches to the federal death penalty.

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Federal prosecutors had said Mr. Santos, whose pattern of lies and fraud led to his expulsion from Congress, should receive a lengthy sentence to “protect the public” from future fraud.

The U.S. imposed sky-high tariffs on solar imports from four countries, but it’s unclear if they will be enough to fight back Chinese competitors.

Robert F Kennedy said people with autism "will never pay taxes, they'll never hold a job, they'll never play baseball," in remarks that are now being criticised.