The body of the pontiff, who died on Monday, has been moved into the church for a period of public mourning.
Category: World
Will the next Pope be from Africa
Despite having the world’s fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.
Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list
A court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987.
Vance calls for stronger India-US relations as trade talks progress
US Vice-President JD Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India with his wife and three children.
Dominican Republic arrests pregnant women and children in crackdown
The move is part of the government’s plan to combat increasing migration from neighbouring Haiti
Why the IMF is worried about the economy – three things to know
The influential financial agency is projecting slower economic growth in the US due to uncertainty around President Trump’s tariffs.
Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.
Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move
An investigation has been launched into allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana’s third female chief justice.
Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine, as strikes continue
Moscow launched strikes across Ukrainian cities hours after Putin said he was considering a pause on civilian targets.
Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls with 7.3m ballots cast
Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls.