First American Pope Leo XIV: What His Papacy Means for the Catholic Church
Born Robert Francis Prevost, the first American pope's election signals a turning point for the Catholic Church. A pope from the United States has become pope for the first time…
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Captain Tom Foundation Scandal: Family Accused of Misusing Charity Funds and Damaging Public Trust
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Patrice Lumumba’s Gold Tooth Safe Amid Grave Vandalism Concerns
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Ukraine Targets Russia with UK-Supplied Storm Shadow Missiles for the First Time
Ukraine has struck targets inside Russian territory using UK-provided Storm Shadow missiles, for the first time in the continuing conflict. Long-range missiles were previously limited to usage just inside Ukraine's…
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Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Changes as Government Defends Proposal
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Trump nominated Linda McMahon for Education Secretary and Mehmet Oz for Healthcare Leadership
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Biden Greenlights ATACMS Missiles for Ukraine to Strike Inside Russia
In a significant shift in US military policy, President Joe Biden has authorized the use of long-range missiles supplied by Washington, including the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), to strike…
Biden’s Approval for Ukraine Strikes Inside Russia Sparks Fury in Moscow
Russia has been outraged by President Biden's decision to let Ukraine attack Russian territory with long-range U.S.-supplied missiles, therefore sparking fresh hostilities in an already unstable conflict. Reacting with a…
Malala Yousafzai Lends Her Voice to Afghan Women Under Taliban Rule
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US Approves Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine to Target Russia: A Major Policy Shift
President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine to hit Russian targets with long-range missiles provided by the US, therefore bringing about a notable change in US policy. From Washington's past position,…
