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Pakistan launches 'military operation' against India
Pakistan has launched attacks on "multiple targets" across India, according to the media wing of Pakistan's military.
European leaders issue call to Russia - as they head to Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer will join other European leaders in Kyiv on Saturday for talks on the "coalition of the willing".
The site targeted by deadly Indian missile strikes is a mass of rubble - and locals feel trapped
It is a mass of rubble. The doors and windows of Jamia Ummul Qurah mosque in Muridke were blown off and there are two huge holes in the ceiling.
Diver dies during work to recover sunken superyacht
A diver has died during work to recover the sunken Bayesian superyacht off the coast of Sicily, local police have said.
Ten explosions near international airport in India-administered part of Kashmir, officials say
Ten explosions have been heard near Srinagar International Airport in India-administered parts of Kashmir, officials have said.
Women's World Cup to be expanded in time for tournament in UK
The Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams in time for the 2035 tournament in the United Kingdom.
Revealed: How voting for new pope unfolded - and the internal battle that cancelled out two contenders
Conclaves are famously unpredictable affairs β and once again the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope caught many by surprise.
Russia's Victory Day parade felt more like a celebration of war than peace
Standing on Red Square, this was an intimidating sight, which felt much more like a celebration of war rather than peace.
Pope Leo holds first mass - and says he hopes to help church be a beacon of light
Pope Leo has said he hopes his papacy can help the Catholic Church be a beacon illuminating the "the dark nights of this world" - as he led his first mass since being elected pontiff.
Trump floats China tariff cut
Donald Trump has floated the idea of cutting US trade tariffs against China to 80% - as key peace talks between the sides prepare to get under way.
First moon rocks on Earth in half a century arrive in UK
The first samples of moon dust brought back to Earth for more than 50 years are in the UK - being studied by scientists in Milton Keynes.
International cricket chief voices support for India's armed forces - as IPL and PSL suspended
India has suspended its top cricket tournament, the hugely popular Indian Premier League, over rising tensions with Pakistan.
Denmark's PM says 'you can't spy against an ally' after Greenland claims
The Danish prime minister has said "you cannot spy against an ally" after the US reportedly stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland.
Pope Leo to lead first mass in Sistine Chapel after paying surprise visit
Pope Leo will lead his first holy mass as pontiff this morning - after already paying a surprise visit to see staff at his former residence.
Russia's Victory Day parade: Why Ukraine's European allies will be nervously watching
Donald Trump has a soft spot for military spectacles and autocrats.
India warns over Pakistan retaliation
India will respond to any escalation from Pakistan "proportionally and in exactly the same light", the country's high commissioner has told Sky News.
Tottenham to face Man Utd in all-English Europa League final
Tottenham will face Manchester United in the Europa League final later this month β giving Ange Postecoglou's side the chance to break their 17-year trophy drought.
Putin's welcome to Xi Jinping seems to show China is on Russia's side
Vladimir Putin's welcoming remarks to Xi Jinping appear to have been a carefully crafted barb aimed at Ukraine and its allies, to make the Chinese president's visit to Moscow sting even more.
How does the new Pope compare to his predecessors?
The Catholic Church now has its newest pope, after Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the 267th pontiff, becoming Pope Leo XIV.