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Pope Francis has died, the Vatican has announced in a video statement.

The first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church died at the age of 88 at 7:35am (05:35 GMT) on Monday, said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel.

Francis had suffered various ailments in his 12-year papacy, with severe complications in recent weeks after a bout of double pneumonia for which…

The World Health Organization warns of a looming health catastrophe in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue and aid access remains blocked.

At least 37 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Sunday, according to local sources, as the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate under Israel’s ongoing blockade.

At least four people were killed and several injured, while…

Swift return to major hostilities and violations of truce appear to bode ill for efforts to secure longer-term ceasefire.

Russia unleashed a barrage of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine as a short-lived Easter ceasefire expired.

Russian forces launched 96 drones and three missiles on eastern and southern Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Monday.

The swift return to major hostilities following a pause declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin comes as the United States…