The pontiff has not been seen in public since he left Rome’s Gemelli hospital on 23 March, after undergoing treatment for pneumonia.
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Children among 18 killed in Russian attack on Zelensky’s home city
The head of the city defence council says a ballistic missile hit a residential area, killing children on a playground.
Manhunt in Germany after three bodies found
German outlet Bild reports that a police helicopter has been deployed and vehicles entering and leaving the town are being checked.
Pope Francis greets crowds at St Peter’s Square
The Pope briefly appeared on stage in a wheelchair with a breathing tube, two weeks after leaving hospital.
India’s rivers are home to 6,000 dolphins – but they are in trouble
Gangetic and Indus river dolphins are found in over two-dozen rivers in India.
No wigs please – the new rules shaking up beauty pageants
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US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute
The African nation is “taking advantage” of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.
Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US
High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts.
Trump urges US to ‘hang tough’ as 10% tariffs come into effect
It comes on the largest day of protests against Trump’s administration since he returned to office.
Anti-Trump protests in cities across US declare ‘hands off’
Thousands of protesters have gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump’s second term.