Trump to receive luxury jet for Air Force One from Qatar

The aircraft is intended for use as a presidential plane, which will then be donated to Trump's library.

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Watch Pope Leo XIV's first public address - in full

Speaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, he paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity.

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Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says

The restaurant in Gaza City's Rimal neighbourhood had been recently been operating a community kitchen.

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South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa

The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.

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French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear

The 81-year-old man said he had no choice but to shoot the animal after it attacked him during a hunt.

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Fears of global instability drive Singapore voters into ruling party's arms

The People's Action Party won by a landslide in an election dominated by concerns over the cost of living and the economy.

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Images of Pope Francis's tomb released

The late pontiff was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday following a public funeral at the Vatican on Saturday.

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Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican

Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition.

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Watch from launch to landing: All-female crew travels into space

The flight, carrying celebrities like Katy Perry and Gayle King, reached a height of about 60 miles (96.6km) above Earth.

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US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa

Police say four armed and masked men abducted the pastor in his car on Thursday evening.

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Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade

Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas.

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At least 322 children killed since Israel's new Gaza offensive, Unicef says

Since the war began, more than 15,000 children have reportedly been killed, the agency says.

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Trump 'very angry' with Putin over ceasefire negotiations

It marks the first time Trump has seriously threatened Russia with consequences for dragging its feet in Ukraine ceasefire negotiations.

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Myanmar quake toll passes 1,600 as people dig for survivors with bare hands

An acute lack of equipment, patchy communications and wrecked roads are hampering the search for survivors.

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Two French air display jets crash in rehearsal

The three occupants of the two Alpha Jets that collided ejected and were "found alive and conscious".

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At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday.

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Zelensky tells Russia to drop 'unnecessary' demands ahead of peace talks

Ukraine's leader also says taking Nato membership off the table would be a "big gift to Russia".

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Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.

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Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia

The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.

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'Terrifying and exhausting' - passengers describe escape from burning plane

Witnesses share their exhausting and terrifying escape after a plane forced to make an emergency landing caught fire.

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