At least 17 killed in South Africa shooting

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Huge crowds cheer Pope Leo as he leads open-air Mass in Paris

Pope Leo XIV drew around 800,000 people to central Paris for an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde

Ethiopia’s army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war

Army chief accuses Eritrea of funding and supporting armed groups to weaken Ethiopia.

Detained Tunisian flotilla activists: Worsening health amid family anguish

As activists’ health deteriorates, families describe the toll of separation, hunger strikes and uncertainty.

German, Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid rising tensions

Russia's Lavrov dismisses Wadephul's call to abandon 'dangerous path of escalation' with Europe.

Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge roads

Bangkok has officially been declared a disaster zone after relentless rains triggered widespread flooding.

Thousands protest in Madrid against Spain’s housing crisis

Thousands of protesters in Madrid demand answers after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal.

Powerful storm batters US Northeast disrupting power and travel

Powerful winds and towering waves are battering the US Northeast, causing flight chaos and blackouts.

Did the biggest week of diplomacy make headway in ending the US-Iran war?

The UN General Assembly wraps up with mixed diplomatic outcomes.

Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after post-Maduro talks

The releases follow a second round of negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and the opposition.