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World

Yemen's Houthis claim fresh attacks towards Israel 08 May 2025 - 12:10 am
Airport employees stand next to a destroyed plane at the Sanaa International Airport on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Mohammed Huwais / AFP)
France unveils esplanade named after AFP journalist killed in Ukraine 07 May 2025 - 11:48 pm
A photo shows a commemorative plaque in tribute to AFP cameraman Arman Soldin killed in Ukraine, on the esplanade of the University Centre in Vichy, central France, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Olivier Chassignole / AFP)
Saudi Arabia rejects Israel's announcement of incursion, control of Gaza Strip, Palestinian territories 07 May 2025 - 11:36 pm
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Black smoke: Cardinals fail to elect new Pope on first try 07 May 2025 - 10:53 pm
This photograph shows black smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signalling that cardinals failed to elect a new pope in the first ballot of their conclave in the Vatican on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Andreas Solaro / AFP)
US Vice President confirms talks with Iran on right track 07 May 2025 - 10:16 pm
US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks to the Munich Leaders Meeting, hosted by the Munich Security Conference, at the Willard Hotel in Washington on May 07, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images via AFP)
Spanish government approves shorter workweek bill 07 May 2025 - 08:04 pm
A Police car officers (C) is parked under switched-off traffic lights during a massive power cut affecting the entire Iberian peninsula and the south of France, in Madrid on April 28, 2025. Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP
Doors of Sistine Chapel close, conclave begins 07 May 2025 - 07:02 pm
Faithful watch a giant screen displaying images of Diego Giovanni Ravelli, Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, closing the doors of the Sistine chapel as the conclave to elect a new Pope starts, at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic town, pilot ejected 07 May 2025 - 06:47 pm
This handout photo taken and released on May 7, 2025 by the Finnish Air Force shows a destroyed F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet after its crash near the Rovaniemi Airport in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. Photo by Handout / FINNISH AIR FORCE / AFP
Cardinals take oath of secrecy before conclave: Vatican 07 May 2025 - 06:23 pm
An attendee wearing a bag depicting the late Pope Francis as she watches a giant screen displaying images of the holy mass of cardinals to the Sistine chapel, at St Peter's Square on the first day of the conclave to elect the next pope, at the Vatican, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)
World Bank grants cash-strapped Sri Lanka $1.0bn loan 07 May 2025 - 06:15 pm
A labourer carries sacks of onions at a market in Colombo on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
Palestinian PM declares Gaza a famine-battered area, urges swift UN intervention 07 May 2025 - 05:50 pm
A Palestinian man eats flat bread made with ground lentils during a flour shortage, as woman bakes a new batch in the Jabalia camp for refugees in the northern Gaza Strip on May 6, 2025. Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP
Pakistan's Supreme Court allows civilians to be tried by military 07 May 2025 - 04:45 pm
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Disney announces new theme park in Abu Dhabi 07 May 2025 - 04:22 pm
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Six European nations reject 'any demographic or territorial change' in Gaza 07 May 2025 - 03:12 pm
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Xi's upcoming visit to deepen China-Russia ties, bolster global peace 07 May 2025 - 02:50 pm
The Guard of Honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) participate in a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, in Moscow, Russia, May 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)
Sri Lanka ruling party wins local elections 07 May 2025 - 02:33 pm
Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (C) waves as he leaves a polling station after casting his ballot during voting in Sri Lanka's local government election in Colombo on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
Man apprehended after alleged knife attack on Tokyo Metro, one injured: reports 07 May 2025 - 02:20 pm
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IN PHOTOS: Cardinals hold last mass before conclave to elect pope 07 May 2025 - 02:00 pm
This photo taken and handout on May 7, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows cardinals during a holy mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff, prior to the start of the conclave, at St Peter's Basilica in The Vatican. (Photo by Handout / VATICAN MEDIA / AFP)