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VaticanPope Francis's 'clinical conditions show slight improvement' and kidney issues have 'resolved'
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Catholic parish in Gaza thanks Pope Francis for his support and sends him their best wishes
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Henry Kelly - the Irish TV host who became a household name in the UK - has died aged 78
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Trump wants 'anything we can get' from Ukraine, but what rare earth minerals are there?
Ukraine has reached an agreement with the US that would include American access to the country’s rare earth minerals.
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Dáil ‘not functioning’, Pope Francis still critical and Trump says Zelenskyy will visit White House…
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White House to 'decide’ which news outlets cover Trump, in a break with a century of tradition
Catholic Church
Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is 'stable', Vatican says
The Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff approved the canonisation of two new saints, following a “slight improvement” in his condition”.
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Eating disorder treatment, French surgeon on trial and a vigil at the Vatican…
Joel Le ScouarnecFrench former surgeon accused of sexually abusing 299 patients admits committing ‘odious acts’
Catholic Church
Pope Francis remains in 'critical condition' but showing 'slight improvement', Vatican says
Yesterday, the Holy See said blood tests had shown that the 88-year-old had a ‘mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control’.
BreakdownGerman election: Huge turnout, young voters turn left and former Soviet east backs the far right
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French surgeon on trial for sexually abusing 299 patients admits most charges
Germany
Who is Friedrich Merz, the conservative millionaire poised to become Germany's next chancellor?
He was a corporate lawyer for years, he lost out as CDU leader to Angela Merkel after a power struggle – and he reportedly owns two private jets.
AnniversaryTánaiste says it would be 'irresponsible' for Ireland to rule out peacekeepers in Ukraine
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Three years since invasion of Ukraine, German election result and rents keep rising…
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Germany's Friedrich Merz says Europe should seek 'independence' from US after election win
Kyiv
Zelensky tells EU leaders he wants peace 'this year' on third anniversary of Russian invasion
The Ukrainian president met 13 leaders in Kyiv today, with another 24 joining a special meeting online, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
The EU has imposed fresh sanctions on Moscow, targeting its shadow fleet ships and banning Russian aluminum imports.
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Pope Francis's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says
The update comes after the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff was in a critical condition last night.
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French authorities detain four after fatal stabbing linked to Islamic extremism
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Germany goes to the polls: What to know about today's pivotal election
A change of government in one of the EU’s most important countries is expected in today’s vote.
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Hamas says Israel 'gravely endangering' ceasefire after release of Palestinian prisoners delayed
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Elon Musk tells US federal workers to justify their work in an email or lose their jobs
On The JournalUkraine
Zelenskyy calls for 'unity' between the US and Europe on eve of third anniversary of war
