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Pope Leo XIV commemorates migrants who died at sea during a visit to Lampedusa, urging compassion and responsibility in Europe’s migration debate.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposes new rules requiring German workers to obtain a sick note from a doctor on the first day of absence to improve economic performance.
France will face Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 4 July at Philadelphia Stadium, kick-off at 5pm (21:00 GMT). The French team, led by Kylian Mbappe, aims to extend their flawless run, while Paraguay seeks to build on their recent upset of Germany.
On December 24th the Holy Door opens in San Pietro, on the 26th in Rebibbia.…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a parliamentary confidence vote, paving the way for early elections on February 23. The move follows the collapse of his three-party coalition in November, leaving Scholz leading a minority government reliant on opposition support.
Israeli air and ground strikes killed more than 50 people in Gaza on Sunday, including children and a journalist, according to medics. The attacks hit multiple locations, including a UN-run school sheltering displaced families in Khan Younis, where graphic scenes of casualties were reported.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. The quake, recorded at 12:47 PM local time (01:47 GMT) at a depth of 57.1km, initially triggered a tsunami alert, which has since been lifted.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago as the app faces a looming ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it by January 19.
The Ministry of Culture today signed the expropriation decree of Villa Verdi and its appurtenances,…
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