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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after election as Francis’ successor

The first north American pope in history was elected on Thursday.

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Leo XIV waves at the Vatican

Russian servicewomen march during the Victory Day military parade

In Pictures: Russia marks victory over Nazis 80 years on

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Man stands in the window of a scorched building

Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire overnight

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Military troops stand in formation in Red Square

Russia’s Victory Day parade marks 80th anniversary of defeat of Nazi Germany

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Danish PM says ‘you cannot spy against an ally’ after reports on US activities

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Rare snail filmed for the first time laying an egg from its neck

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The new Pope waves at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first Mass after election as Francis’s successor

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Pakistan denies Indian accusations of attacks on military bases

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North Korea says Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests

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Psychiatrist testifies she has no regrets over treatment of Diego Maradona

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Peruvians elated after cardinal who spent years in country is elected Pope

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Smokey Robinson speaks to the media

Smokey Robinson’s lawyer says rape allegations against him are ‘vile and false’

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India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations amid fears of wider confrontation

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Bill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation

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Ex-model tells jury Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16

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King joins world and religious leaders in congratulating new Pope Leo XIV

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Trade deal was needed urgently to save 150,000 livelihoods, says senior minister

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Nottingham attack survivor says she wishes killer ‘had taken me instead’

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The Royal Mint VE Day commemorative 50p coin

Coins to mark 80 years since VE Day launched by Royal Mint

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Runner who had cardiac arrest at race to compete in same event a year later

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Birmingham|Apr 12

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Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

Aston Villa|Mar 26

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Russian servicewomen march during the Victory Day military parade

In Pictures: Russia marks victory over Nazis 80 years on

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Man stands in the window of a scorched building

Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire overnight

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Military troops stand in formation in Red Square

Russia’s Victory Day parade marks 80th anniversary of defeat of Nazi Germany

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Danish PM says ‘you cannot spy against an ally’ after reports on US activities

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Leo XIV waves at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after election as Francis’ successor

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A Powelliphanta augusta snail lays an egg from its neck

Rare snail filmed for the first time laying an egg from its neck

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