The private messaging group included the US defence secretary’s wife, brother and personal lawyer, sources tell US media.
Category: World
Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88
The Pope’s death comes just a day after he appeared in St Peter’s Square on Sunday to wish “Happy Easter” to worshippers.
China warns nations against ‘appeasing’ US in trade deals
Beijing was responding to reports that the US will pressure other nations to restrict trade with China.
Nine-year-old dies as Australia weekend drowning toll rises to seven
The majority of deaths were caused by strong swells washing people into the ocean from rocks.
El Salvador offers Venezuela prisoner swap involving US deportees
El Salvador proposes exchanging 252 US-deported Venezuelans for the same number of “political prisoners” in Venezuela.
Watch: Pope blesses crowd as Easter celebrated worldwide
The most important date in the Christian calendar is being marked around the world.
A death every three minutes: Why India’s roads are among the world’s deadliest
India’s roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 – averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes.
Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction?
In Pakistan, it’s hoped newly-developed AI cameras could warn villagers via text to move their livestock if snow leopards enter the area.
Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country.
Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island’s next big one could be.