The US pop star says the pontiff is “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry”.
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British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds
Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation.
Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C
The heatwave has led to red alerts being issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans.
Israel bombards Gaza City as UK and allies demand action against ‘unfolding famine’
The countries demanded “immediate, permanent and concrete steps” to facilitate the entry of aid to Gaza.
Scores still missing a week after India flash floods
Rescue operations at the disaster site have been hampered by heavy rains and blocked roads.
Scores of bandits killed in air and ground raids, Nigerian military says
The air force says it targeted more than 400 gunmen in a forest as they were planning a village raid.
Charges dropped against teen pilot detained in Antarctica
Ethan Guo must leave the island and pay $30,000 dollars to charity for illegally landing on Chilean territory, a judge says.
Grammy-winning Afropop star Tems: ‘Women are not respected in the industry’
The Nigerian musician details her rise to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.
Italian athlete dies after collapse at World Games
Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China.
Ukraine’s borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say
The EU says “the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future”.