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3 days ago | 
hotair.com | Anna Lamche
Pope Leo XIV appealed for "no more war" in a message to world powers during his first Sunday address at the Vatican. Reflecting on current conflicts, the newly selected pontiff called for a "lasting peace" in the war in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and welcomed Saturday's agreement to end recent hostilities between India and Pakistan.
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4 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Jamie Whitehead |Anna Lamche
Volodymyr Zelensky has said it was a "positive sign" that Russia was considering ending the war in Ukraine, after Russia offered "direct talks" this coming Thursday. His comments come after Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Ukraine to take part in "serious negotiations" in a late-night address.
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4 days ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Anna Lamche |Sarah Rainsford
The Pope was chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, following a two-day conclave in Vatican City. It has been a busy week for the pontiff, who held his first Mass as Pope in the Sistine chapel on Friday before speaking to cardinals on Saturday. During this meeting, he described himself as an unworthy choice for Pope, and vowed to continue the "precious legacy" of his predecessor.
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5 days ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Anna Lamche |Sima Kotecha
Abedi attacked three prison officers at HMP Frankland by throwing hot cooking oil and using "home made weapons" to stab them, according to the Prison Officers' Association (POA). The number of assaults on staff in adult prisons in England and Wales per year has reached its highest level in a decade, according to data from the Ministry of Justice.
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1 week ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Anna Lamche
EU member states must submit strategies under the plans for replacing Russian oil imports by the end of 2027. Countries have also been asked to outline strategies for ending their reliance on Russia for uranium, enriched uranium and other nuclear materials. The EU hopes to move away from Russian gas by "enhancing energy efficiency, accelerating the deployment of renewable energy and diversifying supplies", the European Commission said.
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1 week ago | 
bbc.com | Anna Lamche
Call the Midwife film and prequel series announcedPAThe BBC has announced plans to make a Call the Midwife film and prequel TV series set during the Second World War. It comes as filming begins for the 15th series of the BBC One drama, which follows a group of nurse midwives working in London's East End from the late 1950s to the start of the 1970s. The film will be set in an as-yet undisclosed overseas location in 1972, and will feature characters from the existing TV show.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Anna Lamche
1 hour agoJoe Swash hints at baby number four with Stacey Solomon in BBC series finaleJoe Swash hinted at having a fourth baby with Stacey Solomon in the final episode of their BBC series which aired on Tuesday, 6 May. The couple have allowed cameras into their home for a fly-on-the-wall reality TV show, Stacey And Joe, about their life at their Pickle Cottage home in Essex. In the final episode of the first series, the couple reflected over their achievements in 2024.
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1 week ago | 
bbc.com | Anna Lamche
EU plans to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027Getty ImagesThe European Commission has published a "roadmap" outlining its plans to end Europe's reliance on Russian energy in the coming years. Under the plans, imports of all Russian gas and liquefied natural gas to European Union member states will be banned by the end of 2027. "No more will we permit Russia to weaponise energy against us...
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1 week ago | 
bbc.com | Anna Lamche
Hong Kong police arrest family of pro-democracy activist, reports sayReutersPolice in Hong Kong have arrested the father and brother of US-based pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok for allegedly helping with her finances, according to media reports. It is the first time the relatives of an "absconder" have been charged under the territory's security law, Reuters news agency said.
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2 weeks ago | 
bbc.com | Guy Hedgecoe |Anna Lamche
At least three deaths linked to massive Spain power cutGuy Hedgecoe & Anna LamcheBBC News, Madrid and LondonGetty ImagesSpanish firefighters had to rescue people who were trapped by the power cutAt least three people have died in Spain in an incident linked to a massive power cut that shut the country down on Monday, the Civil Guard has told the BBC. They died in the north-west municipality of Taboadela and were from the same family, according to Spanish media.
