The funeral Mass for Pope Francis is taking place today in St Peter's Square. More than one hundred foreign dignitaries are expected to attend.

Final preparations underway for Pope Francis's funeral

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Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica

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Myanmar earthquake deaths surpass 1600

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State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake

European leaders at Paris summit discuss continued support for Ukraine and agree to keep sanctions against Russia. Also: King Charles cancels a day of engagements after suffering side effects from his cancer treatment.

European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine

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Trump officials accuse journalist of lying after Signal app leak published in full

Sudan's army recaptures Khartoum airport from the Rapid Support Forces, marking its latest territorial gain in the civil war. Also: a Canadian actress tries to renew her visa, only to find herself detained for days.

Sudan’s army retakes Khartoum airport from paramilitary RSF

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Sudanese military accused of carrying out massacre in Darfur

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Turkish President Erdogan's main rival jailed

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned growing protests in Turkey in the days since the arrest of a key opposition figure. Also: flights resume at London's Heathrow Airport after shutdown caused by fire at electrical substation.

Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested

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President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education. Also: the Zimbabwean former swimmer, Kirsty Coventry, becomes first female president of the International Olympic Committee.

Trump signs executive order to close Department of Education

Israeli troops move up to the Netzarim Corridor which divides the north and south of the Gaza Strip, while Hamas fires rockets into Israel. 
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Israel attacks Gaza in ground offensive

Turkish police arrest the mayor of Istanbul and presidential hopeful, Ekrem İmamoğlu. Thousands of people have come out in protest. Also: President Trump says his phone call with President Zelensky was very positive.

Turkey: thousands protest against Istanbul mayor arrest

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Ukraine says Russia broke pledge not to attack

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Putin agrees to pause Ukraine energy attacks during Trump call

Israel resumes war in Gaza after ceasefire talks fail. Hamas says more than 400 people died in Israeli strikes. Also: Hard-hit Italian town marks five years since Covid, and how astronauts adjust to life back on Earth.

Israel launches waves of strikes on Gaza

Canada's new PM, Mark Carney, has said his country must reduce its reliance on the US and would instead turn towards what he described as its reliable European allies. Also: Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault.

Canadian PM Mark Carney says he wants to reduce security reliance on the US

Trump says he and Putin will discuss land, power plants and dividing up assets in Ukraine peace talks; Also: North Macedonia enters a week of mourning, and can DNA from endangered animals be used to save species?

Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine peace talks on Tuesday

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Arrests made after many fatalities in North Macedonia nightclub fire

President Trump says the US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Also: thousands rally in Belgrade against corruption.

US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis

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Putin visits Kursk after Russian advances - Kremlin

The EU retaliates as Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports come into effect. Also: deforestation in the Amazon ahead of COP summit, and the wait for astronauts stranded in space is almost over.

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Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire

Armed militants in Pakistan's Balochistan region have attacked a train and threatened to harm the hundreds of passengers on board. Also: Manchester United have announced a brand new football stadium.

Pakistan militants attack train in Balochistan

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Iran's supreme leader rejects demand from Donald Trump to reach a nuclear deal or face a potential military response. Also: South Korea's impeached president released, and International Women's Day celebrations.

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