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US President Donald Trump suggested that tariffs on Chinese imports could drop to 80 percent

Trump Suggests Lower China Tariff, Says 80% 'Seems Right!'

US President Donald Trump signaled on Friday that he could lower tariffs on Chinese imports, as the rival superpowers prepare for trade talks over the weekend.

From Blockades To Ballots: Serbian Students Confront Government

Students have demanded accountability for the tragedy, prosecution of those who attacked protesters, dismissal of charges against arrested students

Serbian students leading an anti-corruption movement that has rocked the Balkan country for months maintained the pressure Friday with a march in the western city of Loznica -- the first major protest since their call for early elections.

Kyiv's EU Allies Endorse Tribunal To Try Russian Leaders

EU foreign ministers gathered in Lviv in a show of support for Ukraine

Ukraine's EU allies on Friday endorsed the creation of a tribunal to try Russia's top leaders over the invasion, as Kyiv pushes for Vladimir Putin himself to be brought to justice.

In his first speech to the crowds packed into St Peter's Square, Leo echoed his predecessor Pope Francis with call for peace

Leo XIV Says Church Must Fight 'Lack Of Faith' In First Mass As Pope

In today's world, Leo warned in his homily to assembled cardinals, there are places or situations where "it is not easy to preach the Gospel and bear witness to its truth, where believers are mocked, opposed, despised or at best tolerated and pitied".

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Clergy described Pope Leo XIV as kind and humble

First American Pope Leo XIV is Not a Fan of Trump's Administration: 'Do You Not See the Suffering?'

Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, has a history of blasting Trump's immigration policies. Discover how his bold stance could shake up US-Vatican ties.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is due to hold talks with Chinese officials in Switzerland at the weekend

Asian Stocks Lifted By Hopes For US-China Talks After UK Deal

Most Asian equities rose Friday on growing optimism that the worst of Donald Trump's trade war is past after he reached a deal with Britain and suggested he could lower tariffs on China as officials prepare for high-stakes talks this weekend.

The model even affirmed a favorite internet meme, estimating actor Paul Rudd's biological age as 43 in a photo taken when he was 50

AI Tool Uses Selfies To Predict Biological Age And Cancer Survival

Doctors often start exams with the so-called "eyeball test" -- a snap judgment about whether the patient appears older or younger than their age, which can influence key medical decisions.

Adept in social media, newly elected Pope Leo will have more ways to address crowds than oratory from a balcony of the St Peter's Basilica

Extremely Online New Pope Unafraid To Talk Politics

From pillorying the US vice president to denouncing the death penalty, Pope Leo has proven unafraid to tackle prickly political issues on social media -- making him the first "extremely online" pontiff.

People walk past the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the World War II memorial on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in Kyiv

Trump Presses Russia For Unconditional 30-day Ukraine Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire with Ukraine, with any breaches punishable by sanctions.

Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born head of the Catholic Church

'A Blessing': US Catholics Celebrate First American Pope

US Catholics flocked to churches across the country in a celebratory mood to mark the "excitement" of the first-ever American pontiff following the election of Pope Leo.

Thousands are gathered in St Peter's Square to learn the name of the new pope

Cardinals Elect First American Pope As Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after cardinals from around the globe chose him as the first American leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV was greeted by world leader

'Great Honor': Leaders Welcome Leo, First US Pope

World leaders welcomed the election Thursday of Robert Francis Prevost as the next leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

'It is unacceptable that humanitarian aid is not allowed into the Gaza Strip,' said Krahenbuhl

Israel's Aid Blockade To Gaza 'Unacceptable': Red Cross

The Red Cross on Thursday denounced the human cost of the war raging in Gaza, slamming Israel's "unacceptable" full blockade on aid into the besieged and conflict-ravaged Palestinian territory.

US President Donald Trump has imposed a raft of hefty tariffs on Europe since March

EU Threatens To Target US Cars, Planes If Trump Tariff Talks Fail

The EU on Thursday threatened to target US cars and planes among a raft of products worth 95 billion euros ($107 billion) if negotiations with President Donald Trump's team fail to avert a trade war.

Attendees sing the national anthem at a commemoration ceremony marking 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany

Germany Slams Russian 'Lies' On Ukraine In WWII Commemoration

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday criticised Russia's "historical lies" over the Ukraine war, as he marked the Nazi defeat that ended World War II in Europe 80 years ago.

US President Donald Trump has a close affinity to the UK due to the fact his mother was born in Scotland, where he owns a golf course

Trump Announces Trade Agreement With UK

"The agreement with the United Kingdom is a full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come," the president posted on his Truth Social platform.

Much of Poonch -- where buildings hit by artillery fire could be seen -- is now deserted, but a few people have stayed

Screams And Shattered Glass Under Pakistan Bombardment

Madasar Choudhary said his sister saw two children killed in the town of Poonch that bore the brunt of this week's shelling by Pakistan, with India saying a total of 13 people died there.

Smoke billows over Port Sudan after a paramilitary drone strike on the army-contolled aid hub on Tuesday.

Drone Strikes Spark Civilian Exodus From Army-controlled Sudan Aid Hub

Paramilitary drones struck army-held areas of eastern and southern Sudan for a fifth straight day Thursday, army sources said, prompting an exodus of civilians from Port Sudan, seat of the army-backed government.

Israel restarted intense military operations in Gaza on March 18

First Responders In Gaza Run Out Of Supplies

First responders in Gaza said Thursday that their operations were at a near standstill, more than two months into a full Israeli blockade that has left food and fuel in severe shortage.

Xi told Putin Beijing stood by Russia in the face of 'hegemonic bullying'

Xi Meets Putin In Moscow As Ukraine Reports Truce Violations

China's Xi Jinping was in Moscow on Thursday for a state visit ahead of the Kremlin's grand Victory Day celebrations, as Ukraine accused Russia's army of launching air strikes just hours into a supposed truce.

Map showing places hit by strikes in Pakistani-administered Kashmir region on May 7, plus incidents reported in Indian-administered Kashmir

India And Pakistan Trade Fire After Deadly Escalation

Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire overnight in Kashmir, New Delhi said Thursday, a day after the worst violence between the nuclear-armed rivals in two decades.