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White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel, signalling new pope elected

1 week ago | aljazeera.com | Nils Adler

By Nils Adler More than 100 Roman Catholic cardinals meeting in a secret conclave have elected a new pope. More than 100 Roman Catholic cardinals meeting in a secret conclave have elected a new pope. White smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday, signalling that a conclusive vote was held.
First polls due to close in Australia's high-stakes election

1 week ago | aljazeera.com | Ted Regencia |Nils Adler

By Ted Regencia,Nils Adler Results are due to start dripping in after the race for control of the country's bicameral parliament. The first polls will start closing soon in Australia's federal election, with vote counting to begin in the country's east. Incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, leader of the Labor Party, seeks to win another term, but is facing a vigorous challenge from the Liberal Party headed by Peter Dutton.
Pope Francis laid to rest in Rome after funeral attended by thousands

2 weeks ago | aljazeera.com | Nils Adler

Rome, Italy - About 250,000 mourners in Vatican City fell into hushed silence on Saturday morning as the funeral for Pope Francis began. The church choir echoed through loudspeakers across the city-state. Some bowed their heads in respect. Others clasped their hands in silent prayer. Recommended Stories Just after 10am (08:00 GMT), the pope's coffin was brought out of St Peter's Basilica. Most of the crowd, too far away to catch a glimpse, turned to the large screens dotted around St Peter's Square.
Rome gears up to bid farewell to Pope Francis

2 weeks ago | aljazeera.com | Nils Adler
In Vatican City, mourners and the curious gather after Pope Francis dies | News | Al Jazeera

3 weeks ago | aljazeera.com | Nils Adler

Thousands pay their respects at St Peter’s Square as more visitors are expected over the nine-day mourning period.
Trump tariffs update: China hikes taxes on US goods as trade war escalates

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Nils Adler

These are the updates for Friday, April 11, 2025, as US stock markets ended on a slight upswing after a turbulent week.
China hikes tariffs on US goods to 125%, hitting back at Trump

1 month ago | aljazeera.com | Nils Adler |Virginia Pietromarchi

By Nils Adler,Virginia Pietromarchi Markets fall after rebounding earlier this week as US-China trade war escalates, threatening global supply chains. Beijing announced it has increased its tariffs on US imports to 125 percent. This comes after the White House yesterday clarified that it was actually imposing tariffs totalling 145 percent on China, combining the previously announced 125-percent rate with a 20-percent import tax levied for fentanyl smuggling.
Rescuers scramble for survivors as Myanmar-Thailand quake toll tops 1,000

1 month ago | aljazeera.com | Nils Adler

By Nils Adler Rescuers scramble to find survivors after powerful earthquake kills more than 1,000 people. At least 1,002 people have been killed in an earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday. More than 2,300 people have been wounded and hundreds are still missing after the magnitude 7.7 quake, with rescue efforts continuing.
The detention camp for ISIL-affiliated families

2 months ago | aljazeera.com | Nils Adler
President Trump confirms direct talks with Hamas over captives in Gaza

2 months ago | aljazeera.com | Nils Adler |Federica Marsi

The White House has confirmed that the Trump administration is engaged in direct talks with Hamas The White House has confirmed that the Trump administration is engaged in direct talks with Hamas over captives held in Gaza, saying the discussions align with US interests. Hamas has accused Israel of attempting to evade its commitments under the ceasefire agreement, with its spokesperson Abu Ubaida saying "the resistance remains at the highest level of readiness for all possibilities."