The pontiff's death has set in motion ancient Vatican rites before a new papal election.

A US senator shared a video of his meeting with detained Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi.

Senior cardinals have locked and sealed the doors of Pope Francis’s personal residence following his death on Monday.

Russian president signals ‘positive’ outlook on bilateral peace talks after Ukraine proposed a 30-day ceasefire.

Detroit Pistons end their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak with a road victory against the New York Knicks.

Mahmoud Khalil's wife Noor Abdalla accuses US government of trying to silence pro-Palestinian activism.

US president calls latest controversy over defence chief's handling of military information a 'waste of time'.

S&P 500 falls 2.36 percent, while Nasdaq Composite drops 2.55 percent amid fears for central bank's independence.

China is a far bigger trading partner than the US for most countries. That limits what Trump can demand, experts say.

Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last year.

The Ivy League school has filed suit to halt a US federal freeze on more than $2.2bn in grants.

Nadine Menendez, 58, guilty of bribery and fraud related to using her husband's influence on behalf of Egypt.

The head of the Roman Catholic Church dies at the Vatican at the age of 88.

Leaders and worshippers around the world mourn and pay tribute to the late Pope Francis.

Pope Francis chose to not remain silent on the suffering of the Palestinian people.

Residential buildings among structures targeted in paramilitary attack on city of el-Fasher, activists say.

Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine’s cities after a fragile 30-hour Easter truce came to an end.

Vatican publishes death certificate, Pope's request to be buried at Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

The US is targeting China with a military buildup in the Pacific — but some in Japan, Guam and Hawaii are pushing back.

Amid international indifference to the continuing genocide, the pope used his last address to call for a ceasefire.