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Keir Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says
Henry ZeffmanChief political correspondent
EPAPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer does not believe transgender women are women, his official spokesman has said.
It comes after the UK Supreme Court ruled last week that a woman is defined by biological…
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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 14 and destroy bulldozers need to clear rubble
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the strikes. The military says it only targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas because the group operates in densely populated areas.
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Pope Francis’s funeral to take place on Saturday, says Vatican
Getty ImagesPope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) in front of St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican says.
The date was decided after cardinals met in Vatican City on Tuesday morning to discuss the funeral’s…
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Russia’s Easter truce in Ukraine was a ‘charm offensive’ for Trump, France says
The temporary truce in Ukraine that Russia declared for Easter was a “charm operation” intended to appease US President Donald Trump, France’s top diplomat said on Tuesday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin unilaterally announced a 30-hour ceasefire on Saturday, and Ukraine said it…
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Video. Apostolic Palace sealed after Pope Francis’ death
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Following the death of Pope Francis, Vatican officials sealed his residences at Casa Santa Marta and the Apostolic Palace, following procedures observed after the death of a pontiff.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the…
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What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions
The funeral for Pope Francis, who died on Monday, will follow a centuries-old tradition, with rituals spanning several days and a viewing of his body for mourners from around the world.
Immediately After the Pope’s Death
Inside the Vatican, the…
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Pope Francis’ final hours and gratitude for returning to the Square
Among the final words of the late Pope Francis was a “thank you” to his personal healthcare assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti, for encouraging him to take one last ride in the popemobile on Sunday after the Urbi et Orbi. He rested in the…
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Video. First images of Pope Francis released following his death
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The Vatican has shared the first images of late Pope Francis, showing him lying in a wooden coffin, dressed in red liturgical garments and wearing his bishop’s mitre.
Footage filmed on Monday captured the ritual…
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