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10h ago

France prepares for largest child abuse trial in its history

A “chain of failures” is cited in the case of a doctor charged with hundreds of rapes over 30 years.
The 68 year-old retired French surgeon may have raped or sexually abused as many as 349 children over his near 30-year career and could be France's biggest-ever paedophilia case.
The 68 year-old retired French surgeon may have raped or sexually abused as many as 349 children over his near 30-year career and could be France's biggest-ever paedophilia case.
13h ago

Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert, Vatican says

The Vatican described his condition as critical for the first time on Saturday, after he suffered a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis.”
Image: ITALY-VATICAN-RELIGION-POPE-HEALTH
Image: ITALY-VATICAN-RELIGION-POPE-HEALTH
15h ago

Syria's new president appears to receive a warm welcome in former Assad strongholds 

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the ex-rebel leader, was met by cheering crowds as he visited Latakia and Tartus on Sunday.
Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa
Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa
20h ago

The Syrian teenager who sprayed four words on a wall and started an uprising

Mouawiya Syasneh said Assad’s overthrow brought the joy of victory alongside “great bitterness.”
Syrian boy who started civil rebellion
Syrian boy who started civil rebellion

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Netanyahu delays prisoner release after 6 hostages freed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the delay in releasing 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, citing “ceremonies that humiliate our hostages.”
Photo grid of six Israeli hostages
Photo grid of six Israeli hostages
1d ago

Body released by Hamas is Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas, family says

Israeli officials were furious after Hamas returned what it said was the mother’s body on Thursday, but then turned out to not be her.
Yarden, Ariel, Shiri, Kfir Bibas.
Yarden, Ariel, Shiri, Kfir Bibas.
1d ago

Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition

Francis, who has chronic lung disease, was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.
Pope Francis
Pope Francis
1d ago

Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far right eyes gains

Alternative for Germany, a far-right, anti-immigration and anti-Muslim party that has drawn support from Elon Musk, has doubled its support since the last election and could take second place.
Elections Campaign SPD Poster
Elections Campaign SPD Poster
1d ago

Suspect arrested for stabbing at Holocaust memorial in Berlin

The suspect, a 19-year-old Syrian man, told Berlin police that he had been planning to “kill Jews.” The attack came just two days before an already charged national election in Germany.
Image: Police officers work at the cordoned off scene
Image: Police officers work at the cordoned off scene

In reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine

President Donald Trump had said on Tuesday that Ukraine "should have never started" the war three years ago, prompting a wave of criticism both domestically and internationally.
Image: President Donald Trump At The Republican Governors Association Meeting smile happy politics political politician
Image: President Donald Trump At The Republican Governors Association Meeting smile happy politics political politician
2d ago

Two passengers sue Delta after plane rolls over during crash-landing in Toronto

One passenger said he was “drenched with jet fuel” as the planed rolled upside down and another claimed the crash occurred due to the flight crew’s "inadequate training," according to the lawsuits.
An upside down plane is inspected by workers on a tarmac.
An upside down plane is inspected by workers on a tarmac.

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