The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.

Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.

It also said that soldiers did not know the hostages were there when they began their operation.

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

About 30 of those on board survive the incident near the western Kazakh city of Aktau, officials say.

For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.

Trump's promises to use America's strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.

Ukraine's war stamps, some with swear words, boost morale at home and promote its image abroad.

Two journalists and a police officer are reported to have been killed, with others injured in the attack.

Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.

Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country.

The actress' explosive legal case claims to lift the lid on tactics used to destroy stars' reputations.

More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.

The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a "necessity".

Venâncio Mondlane has rejected his electoral defeat, as unrest spreads in the southern African state.

Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.

The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.

Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.

The police say they will give HK$1m to people who can help them find those accused of breaching security laws.