Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope and has stepped onto the balcony of St.…
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The weather was bad along the front line as the hour approached. Heavy clouds and rain meant activity by the two warring…
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World
China has spent billions developing military tech. Conflict between India and Pakistan could be its first major test
The escalating conflict between India and Pakistan could be offering the world a first real glimpse into how advanced Chinese military technology…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken center stage at Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday, surrounding himself by friendly world leaders in…
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For the first time in history, the majority of humans live in cities — spaces often defined by concrete, glass and a…
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Two men have been found guilty of criminal damage for felling a landmark sycamore tree in northern England. Daniel Graham, 39, and…
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Social media platform Bluesky says it has gained 700,000 new users in the week following the US election. Bluesky, which was originally…
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The UK has unveiled a punchy new climate goal to slash its emissions by 81% by 2035. The government said it is…
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A legal challenge over the decision to give consent to the UK’s largest untapped oil field has begun in Edinburgh. Greenpeace and…
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Science
COP29: Changes to our lives are certain if Starmer meets bold climate target – but a key ingredient is missing for success
Keir Starmer’s arrival at COP29, with a promise to drastically cut the UK’s carbon emissions by 81%, will be a small ray…