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Pope Leo tells Monaco to use 'gift of smallness' for good

Pope Leo XIV decried the widening gap between the rich and poor during a visit to the tiny European principality. He called on the ultra-wealthy residents of the tax haven to channel their prosperity toward justice.

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Indonesia begins enforcing social media ban for children under-16s

Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a minister warned digital platforms there was "no room for compromise." he Southeast Asian nation announced the ban this month citing threats from...

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Germany news: 13-year-old boy killed in Witten stabbing

The boy's mother and another child were seriously injured in what police called a domestic dispute. As Merz and Trump trade barbs, the chancellor says Germany could help with mine clearing in Hormuz.

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Pope Leo XIV denounces 'chasms between the poor and the rich' during Monaco visit

On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV denounced widening economic inequalities during his first speech of his visit to Monaco, a Catholic principality best known for its wealth.

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Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s

Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. It comes amid growing global pressure on Big Tech over youth safety online.

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Solar is winning the energy race

The world’s cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside.

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The turbulent history of US-Cuban relations

Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions for Cuba. The US has a long history of trying to control the island — and of antagonistic relations with its government.

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Parkinson's drugs warnings review after some patients 'misled' over impulsive side effects

Warnings for dopamine agonist drugs are to be reviewed after BBC identified an error in patient leaflets.

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‘No one has had a dry run’: weather warnings for storm-ravaged WA after Cyclone Narelle downgraded to tropical low

Major gas infrastructure hit by outages as weather system continues south-eastGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastZac Saber did not sleep a wink as ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle battered the Western Australian coast on Friday...

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Bank of America settles Epstein case for $72.5 million

A lawsuit claimed the bank ignored red flags tied to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The bank denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle.

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How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: Five changes in charts

Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

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Nepal: Former PM Oli arrested over deadly protests

Ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also taken into custody amid probe into their roles during deadly anti-corruption protests last September, which killed 76 people.

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Noah Wyle is back in A&E with new drama The Pitt: 'I hope people watch with empathy'

The former ER star is back playing a physician with PTSD in a new US medical drama.

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'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

The landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.

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Where have weekend jobs for teenagers gone?

Youth unemployment and minimum wage increases are causing teens to be squeezed out of job market.

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Tiramisu hot cross buns, doughnut eggs: Have Easter treats gone too far?

With the cost of living rising, shoppers give us their thoughts about the new versions of the Easter classics.

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Iran war splits older and younger conservatives - as pressure builds for Trump to find exit ramp

More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC.

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Labor to use new fuel security powers to underwrite extra shipments to Australia

PM did not rule out later fuel rationing or work-from-home measures but said he strongly preferred ‘voluntary arrangements’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government will take on the financial risk of...

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Florian Wirtz inspires Germany past Switzerland

Germany beat Switzerland 4-3 in an entertaining World Cup warm-up in Basel. Two goals and two assists from Liverpool's Florian Wirtz secured a confidence-boosting victory for Julian Nagelsmann's team.

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I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back

Geumseong survived a dangerous journey to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated.

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