Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, on Feb. 5, 2026. (Vyacheslav Prokofyev / Pool / AFP via Getty Images)
The recent anniversary of Russia’s expanded invasion, which is now stretching into its fifth year, is as good a time as any…
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Pope concludes Lenten retreat with prayer and reflection
Pope Leo XIV concludes his Lenten retreat in the Vatican with the Roman Curia and Cardinals in Rome inviting the faithful to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel.
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At the conclusion of a week of Spiritual…
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Marco Rubio orders US officials to stop commentary that could strain Iran talks | Marco Rubio
The US secretary of state Marco Rubio told ambassadors in the Middle East to stop making public comments that could inflame tensions and undermine Donald Trump’s pressure on Iran to relinquish its capacity to produce a nuclear weapon, according…
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Rare 2,000-year-old treasure unearthed by metal detectorists in Wales: “We were astonished”
Metal detectorists in western Wales found two lead ingots that date back to the Roman era, a Welsh museum said Tuesday. The pieces are the first of their kind to be found in the region.
Metal detectorists Nick Yallope and Peter Nicolas…
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The Iranians offered a good deal. Here’s why Trump might not take it.
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If President Donald Trump rejects the deal that Iranians offered at their talks in Geneva, it can be for…
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Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on communicating hope
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his eleventh and last reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme “To Communicate Hope.” The following is a summary…
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Serbia seeks to strengthen ties in Central Asia
At the EU Enlargement Summit organised by Euronews in November, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić repeated that while his country was dedicated to its EU integration process, it would also seek drivers of growth in places like Central Asia while waiting in the EU queue. In the previous…
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Mohammed bin Salman urged Donald Trump to impose sanctions on UAE, report claims | World News
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had urged US President Donald Trump to consider sanctions tied to the Emirati govt’s support for an armed group fighting in Sudan’s civil war, the New York Times reported. Amid the feud between Saudi…
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Tram derails in Milan, killing at least one and injuring dozens
A line 9 tram derailed in the northern Italian city on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring 38.
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