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Global mourning as Pope Francis dies aged 88

Global mourning as Pope Francis dies aged 88

Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican said on Monday, amid widespread mourning for the 88-year-old reformer who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during 12 years leading the Catholic Church.

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Racist gunman jailed for life over US supermarket massacre

Racist gunman jailed for life over US supermarket massacre

The racist gunman who killed 23 people at a crowded supermarket near the Mexico border was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday after admitting capital murder in one of the deadliest shootings in US history.

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Trump backs Pentagon chief despite new Signal chat scandal

Trump backs Pentagon chief despite new Signal chat scandal

President Donald Trump stood behind his controversial Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth Monday despite a new scandal over his reported use of messaging app Signal to discuss US strikes on Yemen with his wife and others.

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Macron vows to step up reconstruction in cyclone-hit Mayotte

Macron vows to step up reconstruction in cyclone-hit Mayotte

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a three-billion-euro package over six years to finance a plan to "rebuild" Mayotte, France's poorest department, which was devastated by a cyclone in December.

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Gill, Sudharsan help toppers Gujarat boss Kolkata in IPL

Gill, Sudharsan help toppers Gujarat boss Kolkata in IPL

Shubman Gill led from the front with his 55-ball 90 to help Gujarat Titans hammer holders Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs on Monday and consolidate their top spot in the IPL.

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Messi, San Lorenzo bid farewell to football fan Pope Francis

Messi, San Lorenzo bid farewell to football fan Pope Francis

Argentine football great Lionel Messi thanked Pope Francis Monday for "making the world a better place" as the late pontiff's favorite club, San Lorenzo, hailed his decades-long "passion" for the team.

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Leeds on brink of Premier League promotion after smashing Stoke

Leeds on brink of Premier League promotion after smashing Stoke

Leeds are on the cusp of promotion to the Premier League after Joel Piroe scored four goals in a 6-0 demolition of Stoke on Monday.

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In Lourdes, Catholic pilgrims mourn the 'pope of the poor'

In Lourdes, Catholic pilgrims mourn the 'pope of the poor'

In Lourdes, a place of pilgrimage for Christians worldwide, faithful caught by surprise by the death Monday of Pope Francis, prayed for the "pope of the poor".

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Korir wins men's Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri

Korir wins men's Boston Marathon, Lokedi upstages Obiri

Kenya's John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi trumped defending champion Hellen Obiri in the women's race.

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China's CATL launches new EV sodium battery

China's CATL launches new EV sodium battery

Chinese battery giant CATL launched on Monday a new sodium-ion battery it says will restructure the electric car industry, and a new system to combine two battery technologies into one car.

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