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Pope Leo XIV prays for peace as US-Russia summit over Ukraine war gets underway

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV prayed Friday for a peaceful end to the “increasingly deafening violence” of wars ...

Far-right Israeli minister confronts long-imprisoned Palestinian leader face to face

A video widely circulated on Friday shows Israel's far-right national security minister berating a Palestinian leader face-to ...

Arsenal players back Martin Odegaard as captain, Arteta says

LONDON — Mikel Arteta says he and his players have no doubts about Martin Odegaard's qualities as Arsenal captain. The Norway ...

Match against Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 'once-in-a-lifetime moment' for Indian club FC Goa

Cristiano Ronaldo will travel to India to face FC Goa for an Asian Champions League Two match being hailed as "historic" in ...

20 years after its landmark withdrawal from Gaza, Israel is mired there

Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip 20 years ago, dismantling 21 Jewish settlements and pulling out its forces.

Taliban leader warns God will severely punish Afghans who are ungrateful for Islamic rule

The Taliban leader is warning that God will severely punish Afghans who are ungrateful for Islamic rule in the country.

What to Know: The Premier League is ready to begin with Liverpool defending the title

The 2025-26 Premier League season begins Friday with defending champion Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at Anfield. Here's what ...

Shooting at mosque in Sweden leaves 2 wounded, police say

BERLIN — Police say two people have been injured following a shooting near a mosque in Sweden. Local media say at least one person has been taken to the hospital after being shot as they were leaving ...