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Pope returns to Vatican after five weeks in hospital
Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican on Sunday after more than five weeks in hospital with pneumonia, taking time before leaving to thank well-wishers for their support.
Iraqis find Ramadan joy in centuries-old ring game
In a Baghdad arena, a crowd cheers to the rhythm of drums, not for a football match but for a fiery centuries-old game enjoyed by Iraqis during Ramadan called "mheibes".
'Antipathy' to US: Tourists turning away from Trump's America
In just a few weeks, the US tourism outlook has clouded as a result of some of President Donald Trump's policy decisions, which have angered some foreign visitors and prompted fear of a surge in prices and a stronger dollar.
Israel opposition urges general strike over security chief ouster
Israel's opposition leader on Saturday called for a general strike if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to obey a Supreme Court decision freezing the government's dismissal of the internal security chief.
Vast crowds rally in Istanbul as mayor quizzed by prosecutors
Huge crowds gathered outside Istanbul City Hall for a fourth night of protests over the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who told police Saturday the allegations against him were "immoral and baseless".
Pope to leave hospital for Vatican on Sunday
Pope Francis is to leave hospital on Sunday and return to his residence in the Vatican, where he is to spend "at least two months" recovering, one of his doctors announced.
Turkey braces for fourth night of protest as mayor arrives in court
Turkey was headed for a fourth straight night of protests late Saturday, as the biggest street unrest the country has seen in over a decade raged on over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Turkey braces for fourth night of protests as police quiz mayor
Turkey was headed for a fourth straight night of protests late Saturday, as the biggest street unrest the country has seen over a decade raged on over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Beijing simplifies marriages to encourage Chinese to wed
China on Saturday announced measures to simplify the marriage registration process and lessen the financial burden on couples, the latest initiative by Beijing to boost births.
Pope to make first public appearance Sunday since hospitalisation
Pope Francis will make his first public appearance on Sunday with a blessing and a wave from Rome's Gemelli hospital where he was admitted on February 14 with breathing problems.
Heathrow Airport 'fully operational' after fire shutdown
Heathrow Airport said it was "fully operational" on Saturday but delays and cancellations were expected as Europe's busiest air hub resumed operations after a power station fire caused travel mayhem.
Last of six foreign hikers missing in Philippines rescued
Four foreign hikers who had been missing for days in a mountainous area of the central Philippines were rescued Saturday, local authorities said, a day after their two companions were found safe.
Families say tattoos landed Venezuelan migrants in Salvadoran mega-jail
Lawyers and relatives of Venezuelans flown from the United States to a notorious jail in El Salvador believe the men were wrongly labelled gang members and terrorists because of their tattoos.
Hundreds of thousands defy Erdogan to protest Istanbul mayor's arrest
Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in Istanbul late Friday to protest the arrest of the city's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, defying a warning from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Turkey would not tolerate "street terrorism".
First flights land at Heathrow after power station fire
Some flights began to land at London's Heathrow Airport late on Friday after a fire at a power station grounded planes at Europe's busiest air hub, causing travel chaos for thousands of people around the world.
Heathrow to resume some flights after power station fire
London's Heathrow Airport said it would resume "some flights" later Friday after a fire at a power station grounded planes at Europe's busiest air hub, causing travel chaos for thousands of people around the world.
Emotions run high as power outage shuts London's Heathrow
A police helicopter was the only vehicle visible in the sky above Heathrow airport on Friday, as the regular drone of flights went silent after a fire at a power station shuttered Europe's busiest airport.
Conor McGregor, fighting Irishman with political ambition
Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor, who launched an appeal on Friday against a civil claim of sexual assault, has seen his bid to enter politics boosted by US President Donald Trump.
Turkey braces for more protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest
Turkey braced for a third day of protests on Friday, as anger spread across the country over the arrest of Istanbul's popular Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a graft and terror probe.
Counter-terror police probe fire that shut London Heathrow
Counter-terror police on Friday launched a probe into an electricity substation fire that shut down Heathrow airport causing travel chaos for passengers around the world and the cancellation or diversion of hundreds of flights from Europe's busiest air hub.
Trump denies reports Musk to receive 'top secret' China briefing
US President Donald Trump denied media reports on Friday that his billionaire ally Elon Musk would receive a "top-secret briefing" on Washington's strategy in a potential war with China.
Turkey braces for day three of protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest
Turkey braced for a third day of protests on Friday, as anger spread across the country over the arrest of Istanbul's popular Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a graft and terror probe.
French actor Depardieu goes on trial on sexual assault charges
French actor Gerard Depardieu, who has faced a string of assault and rape allegations, goes on trial in Paris on Monday accused of sexually abusing two women during a film shoot in 2021.
Japan panel drafts response plan for Mount Fuji eruption
A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless the ashfall becomes severe.
Massive disruption after power outage shuts London's Heathrow airport
Britain's Heathrow airport -- Europe's busiest -- shut down early on Friday after a major fire at an electricity substation cut power to the sprawling hub, causing disruption worldwide to hundreds of flights and thousands of travellers.
London's Heathrow airport closed after fire causes major power cut
Britain's Heathrow airport, Europe's busiest, was shut down early Friday after a major fire at an electrical substation supplying power to the sprawling facility west of London, officials said.
The watchers who prey on Israel's falcon poachers
For the volunteer watchers scanning southern Israel's wheatfields, protecting migratory falcons from poachers is a highly coordinated security operation.
Trump pressures courts after reprimand on deportations
US President Donald Trump demanded Thursday that courts stop blocking his agenda, edging closer to a constitutional showdown after a judge suggested the administration ignored an order to block summary deportations.
US director accused of scamming Netflix out of millions
Hollywood filmmaker Carl Rinsch was hired by Netflix to make a new science-fiction series. Instead, federal prosecutors say, he embezzled more than $11 million from the streaming giant and spent it on luxury cars and crypto.
'A tsunami of tears': N. Macedonia buries victims of deadly nightclub fire
Hundreds of people clutching red and white roses and wearing t-shirts with their loved ones' faces gathered in a small town in North Macedonia on Thursday to bury victims of a devastating nightclub fire.
Protests resume as Istanbul mayor spends first night in custody
Protesters gathered in Istanbul for a second day on Thursday after police detained the city's powerful mayor in a graft and terror probe that the opposition has slammed as a political "coup".
Iran frees Frenchman after nearly 900-day prison ordeal
Iranian authorities have released French citizen Olivier Grondeau, detained since October 2022 on security charges, and he has returned to France, President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday.