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Apr 27, 2026 - World

Pope Leo XIV prayed Monday in the Vatican with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, and vowed to keep working to overcome differences "no matter how intractable they may appear," in a historic meeting with the first female leader of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion.

Apr 27, 2026 - World

Heatwaves reach 45C across India as unseasonably cold weather affects parts of central CanadaWidespread heavy rain is sweeping over southern China. By Wednesday, rainfall totals are expected to exceed 100mm across many parts of Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, and in some areas as much as 150-200mm.As a result, the Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management have been holding meetings with meteorological and hydrological departments to emphasise the importance of reinforced patrols and emergency responses to mitigate against the probable flooding that the intense rainfall is expected to bring. In particular, reservoirs with known safety concerns must remain empty during the period, as well as through the coming rainy season. Continue reading...

Apr 27, 2026 - World

The German government suspects Russia is behind phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, military personnel, and journalists

Apr 27, 2026 - World

At least 42 people have been killed in eastern Chad after a clash between two families over a water point escalated into a cycle of reprisals

Apr 27, 2026 - World

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is asking Ukraine to help develop a "drone armada," as Warsaw builds one of Europe's largest and most modern military forces since Russia invaded Ukraine more than four years ago.