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Pope Leo XIV is set to begin a four-day visit to France, marking the first official papal trip there in 18 years. Addressing issues such as assisted dying and clerical abuse, he will meet President Emmanuel Macron, deliver a speech at UNESCO, and meet survivors of abuse in Lourdes.
A Russian Mi-8 helicopter entered NATO airspace this week, prompting a response from NATO fighter jets and warnings to Polish residents to prepare for potential evacuations.
At least 41 people have died following the capsizing of a boat on Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 49 rescued. The vessel, carrying about 100 individuals and cargo, sank near Mapera while en route from Kigoma to Kalemie. Search operations are ongoing.
At the Davos Summit, Belgian PM likens Trump to “A Very Hungry Caterpillar,” critiquing his insatiable appetite for power and divisiveness in politics.
A train derailment near Barcelona highlights ongoing concerns about rail safety, just days after a tragic high-speed accident that claimed lives.
Trump’s bold statement on Greenland signals a potential reshaping of global power dynamics, leaving the world eager to see his next move.
European leaders reportedly have a group chat to discuss and respond quickly whenever Trump makes unexpected or controversial statements.
At Davos, Macron donned aviator sunglasses to project confidence and style, blending diplomacy with a touch of charisma at the global summit.
In “We’re all friends really? Trump’s not so useful idiot Mike Johnson drops in on MPs,” John Crace critiques Johnson’s political naivety and alliances.
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