Pope Leo XIV condemned the US-Israel war on Iran, labelling the “delusion of omnipotence” as dangerous during a prayer in St. Peter’s Basilica. He urged political leaders to prioritise peace processes, denouncing the use of religion to justify violence and calling for an end to war.

A cyclist in Hanoi narrowly avoided a train collision after breaching a safety barrier while on his phone. The incident, caught on CCTV, left him thrown to the ground, but he was able to get back on his feet and ride away. Authorities plan to raise fines for such violations.