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Cliff Notes – Pope buried in Rome Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday 250,000…

David Axelrod characterises the first 100 days of a presidency as a mere “hallmark holiday”, yet it remains an important barometer for US presidents’ early effectiveness.

Cliff Notes The meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy at St Peter’s Basilica marks their first encounter since their…

Katy Perry’s recent attempts at a comeback, including the single “Woman’s World” and a space flight with Blue Origin, have been met with criticism, leading to a perception of her as culturally adrift.

A mass grave in Rafah revealed the bodies of 15 aid workers, including paramedics and a UN employee.

Hangzhou is emerging as a major tech hub in China, often referred to as the country’s ‘Silicon Valley’, with significant companies like Alibaba and DeepSeek leading the charge.

Katy Perry’s recent space trip with Blue Origin, framed as a feminist statement, has drawn criticism for being a superficial publicity stunt rather than a genuine contribution to women’s empowerment in science.

Space Forge, founded by two entrepreneurs in Cardiff, is set to launch its ForgeStar-1 satellite, aimed at revolutionising semiconductor manufacturing in microgravity.

Tensions between Israel and Turkey are escalating, with both nations exchanging strong warnings of military action over the situation in Syria. Israel’s attacks on Syrian targets are seen as a direct response to Turkish military ambitions in the region.

Germany’s leadership in Europe has weakened following Angela Merkel’s retirement, leaving Olaf Scholz’s government operating as a caretaker amid crises, including economic pressures and geopolitical tensions.