The brother of Pope Leo XIV explains why the world will be watching the first American to lead the Catholic Church.

Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot drops biggest hint yet that Trent Alexander-Arnold will swap Anfield for Real Madrid.

Pakistan says it will hit India at time and place it chooses. Experts say military bases could be the next targets.

People along India and Pakistan-controlled border evacuated to shelters amid ongoing hostilities in disputed territory.

Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

People have been fleeing their homes in fear as fighting between Indian and Pakistani forces continues.

Putin praises Russian troops' courage in Ukraine during Red Square parade marking 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat.

US-backed Gaza foundation proposal aimed to keep aid from Hamas, but critics slam bypass of UN, danger to Palestinians.

Hungary, whose government maintains support of Russian narratives over war in Ukraine, accused of seeking defence data.

For nearly eight decades, India and Pakistan have experienced near-constant tensions.

Abu Dhabi has long rejected accusations that it is arming the RSF in its war with Sudan's military rulers.

IPL suspended for a week while the PSL moved to United Arab Emirates due to ongoing India and Pakistan conflict.

Trump has approved a $310m sale of F-16 parts and support, and told Russia and Ukraine to sort out their own ceasefire.

China diverting exports but eager to avert trade war threat in first meeting since Trump unveiled punishing levies.

Amid war cries and triumphalism, empathy, pluralism and our very humanity are slipping away.

Calls for restraint and fact-checking continue as New Delhi and Islamabad report drone and artillery attacks.

Minnesota Timberwolves win 117-93 against Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

The late Pope Francis sought to battle corruption, but his successor faces the even harder task of balancing the books.

From chasing rats as a child to the KGB, how 72-year-old Putin came to power - and what drives him now.