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White smoke signals Catholic Church has new pope 08 May 2025 - 07:19 pm
This photograph shows white smoke rising from the chinmey of the Sistine Chapel signaling that cardinals elected a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
Fijian Olympic medallist Raisuqe killed after car hit by train 08 May 2025 - 07:11 pm
Castres' Fiji wing Josaia Raisuqe celebrates after scoring a try during the French Top14 rugby union match between Castres Olympique and Rugby Club Toulonnais (Toulon) at The Pierre-Fabre Stadium in Castres, south-western France, on April 22, 2023. Photo by Valentine CHAPUIS / AFP
Lack of accountability for Israeli Occupation is 'shocking': Doctors Without Borders 08 May 2025 - 06:48 pm
Palestinians sift through destroyed shelters at a UNRWA school housing displaced people, following an Israeli strike in the Bureij refugee camp in the centre of the Gaza Strip, on May 7, 2025. Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP
Elk could return to UK after 3,000 years as plan wins funding 08 May 2025 - 05:30 pm
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King Charles leads UK service to mark end of WWII 08 May 2025 - 05:25 pm
Britain's King Charles III leaves after attending a service of thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe, at Westminster Abbey in London on May 8, 2025. (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL / AFP)
Denmark's Queen Margrethe hospitalised over cold 08 May 2025 - 05:10 pm
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Gates Foundation to spend $200 bn through 2045 when it will shut down 08 May 2025 - 04:35 pm
Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates speaks during a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (not pictured) and several business figures at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on May 7, 2025. (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)
Three arrested in Japan over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs 08 May 2025 - 03:48 pm
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Nigeria fishing river reels from changing climate 08 May 2025 - 02:30 pm
A general view of a small bridge used by farmers to cross the Sokoto river, localy called Maten Fada, in Argungu, Kebbi State, northern Nigeria on April 12, 2025. (Photo by Leslie Fauvel / AFP)
First responders in Gaza run out of supplies 08 May 2025 - 02:29 pm
Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in the Bureij refugee camp in the centre of the Gaza Strip, on May 6, 2025. Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP
'Jumbo': the animated Indonesian film smashing records 08 May 2025 - 02:21 pm
This picture taken on April 21, 2025 shows two teenagers speaking next to a poster of the animated film Jumbo at a cinema in Bekasi, West Java. (Photo by Bay Ismoyo / AFP)
Second black smoke, cardinals to vote again for new pope 08 May 2025 - 02:18 pm
People stand on St Peter's Square after black smoke billowed from a chimney over the Sistine Chapel, on the second day of the conclave, in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP
More than 120 endangered vultures killed in S.Africa poisoning 08 May 2025 - 01:39 pm
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Black smoke at the Vatican, no pope yet 08 May 2025 - 01:07 pm
This photograph shows black smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signalling that cardinals failed to elect a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
Dozens arrested, three hurt by car in Paris after PSG win 08 May 2025 - 12:31 pm
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supporters run after police used tear gas to disperse them after a group of supporters blocked the highway near the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt / AFP)
Trump to announce 'trade deal' with UK 08 May 2025 - 11:21 am
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in central London on May 7, 2025, to take part in the weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs). (Photo by Henry Nicholls / AFP)
Hundreds flee across Thai border after attack on Myanmar military 08 May 2025 - 10:56 am
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India and Pakistan trade fire after deadly escalation 08 May 2025 - 10:03 am
A general view of a partially deserted bridge leading to the Indian-run main town of Poonch on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Punit Paranjpe / AFP)