Dimitris Kouimtsidis

6 days ago | gbnews.com | Dimitris Kouimtsidis

Robert Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, taking the name of Leo XIV before appearing before adoring crowds in St Peter's Square. "Peace be with you" were Pope Leo's first words as he addressed a crowd of thousands. After thanking his predecessor Francis and praying for world peace, Leo said: "Evil will not prevail... We are all in the hands of God.

6 days ago | gbnews.com | Dimitris Kouimtsidis

Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope, following Francis's death and a two-day conclave. The 69-year-old from Chicago will be the first American Pope in history and will take the name of Leo XIV. Up until his election, he served as head of the church's Dicastery for Bishops, a powerful position overseeing the selection of new bishops worldwide. For cardinals concerned about his American nationality, Prevost offers a unique credential.

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Dimitris Kouimtsidis

Donald Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military has been given the green light by the Supreme Court. The court granted an emergency request from the Trump administration to lift a nationwide injunction blocking the policy. The court's three liberal justices - Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson - dissented from the ruling. The decision is a setback for transgender service members who had sued to block the ban.

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Dimitris Kouimtsidis

Donald Trump has denied that he is considering running for a third presidential term, despite previous suggestions he might seek to remain in office beyond 2028. "I'll be an eight-year president, I'll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important," Trump told NBC. The 78-year-old made the comments just days after celebrating his first 100 days of his second term. In the interview, recorded from his Florida residence, Trump played down the possibility of seeking a third term.

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Dimitris Kouimtsidis

President Donald Trump has refused to rule out using military force to take control of Greenland. In an interview on NBC's Meet the Press, the US President said he "doesn't rule out" using force to annex the Arctic island. The comments have sparked diplomatic tensions, coming amid his repeated expressions of interest in US expansion into Greenland since returning to office.