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Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to accept an invitation for direct talks with Russia, emphasizing urgency in the negotiation process to potentially end the conflict.

Donald Trump’s Middle East tour gains significance amid potential peace talks in Gaza and Ukraine, with a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin on the horizon.

Hamas has announced the impending release of Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier and American citizen, as part of ceasefire negotiations with Israel.

A group of 49 white South Africans has begun their relocation to the United States, having been granted refugee status under a programme announced by the Trump administration in February.

The first white South Africans, mainly Afrikaners, have been granted refugee status and departed for the US, following a program initiated by President Trump aimed at alleged persecution in South Africa.

President Trump commences a significant Middle East tour, with talks initiated between the U.S. and Hamas for a potential ceasefire in Gaza, following hopes for a hostage release.

Pope Leo, elected less than 24 hours prior, led his first holy mass in the Sistine Chapel, emphasising the Church’s role in guiding “the dark nights of this world.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will “defend ourselves alone” against the Houthis after Donald Trump struck a surprise deal with the Iran-backed group.

The prime minister is facing a rebellion from his MPs over planned cuts to welfare that some have warned are “impossible to support” without a “change of direction.” 

US-born Robert Prevost, who holds citizenship in both the US and Peru, has been chosen to be the next Pope – following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.