U.S. embargo, sanctions on Cuba impacting power, access to medicine
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Photos show pope celebrating Mass at hospital after cancer surgery
The Vatican also released photos of some get-well notes that had been sent to Pope Leo from patients in the hospital's pediatric oncology ward.
American journalist injured in West Bank clashes
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Iran's president denies nuclear ambitions, says he's ready for talks
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Ousted general warned of missile defense shortage before Iran war
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, later ousted by Defense Secretary Hegseth, said the shortage of missile defense munitions would extend into 2030.
White House prepares plans to use "mother of all bombs" on Iran
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Farmer's discovery in Egypt leads to pieces of statues for ancient king
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Pope Leo resumes some papal duties after surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV has resumed some work, the Vatican said Thursday, after he had a piece of his right lung removed and received a diagnosis of lung cancer.
Sally Rooney books off U.K. shelves over Palestine Action support
Irish author Sally Rooney's books are no longer being supplied to U.K. retailers over her support for the banned group Palestine Action.
Pakistan school collapse kills almost 30 students and a teacher
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Climate change pushed Earth to its limits in 2026, researchers find
Climate change has pushed the planet's environmental systems "deeper into uncharted territory," researchers said in a new report centered on the state of Earth's climate in 2026.
Pope's cancer prognosis may depend on these factors, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after a surgery that removed a nodular lesion from his right lung, the Vatican said.
World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkey's coast, archaeologists say
Archaeologists in Turkey have dated the shipwreck to between 4,400 and 4,700 years old.
Iran and Russia blamed for growing list of hybrid attacks in Europe
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Fossil overlooked for 100 years ID'd as new dinosaur species
A fossil discovered 100 years ago in the U.K. has been identified as a previously unknown cousin of the T. rex, and it "definitely would have chased us."
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