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Peru’s Chiclayo welcomes its former shepherd home, and revels in pope’s love

Pope Leo XIV returned Friday to his beloved former diocese of Chiclayo, an emotional homecoming that underscored his love for his Peruvian flock and their pride that their shepherd now runs the Catholic Church.

2 days ago

Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo’s deadliest outbreak

Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the spread of the disease.

2 weeks ago

A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930

The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.

2 weeks ago

Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party on Thursday amplified allegations that the country's Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, as final results are set to confirm that Netanyahu's bloc has lost its majority in parliament.

2 weeks ago

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move comes after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and then threatened to attempt to annul the election result.

2 weeks ago

Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war

Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it.

3 weeks ago

Lula’s win in Brazil bucks a regional shift to the right and denies Trump a powerful ally

Brazilian voters have denied Latin America's resurgent right its ultimate prize, snapping a streak of seven straight conservative presidential victories in 18 months.

3 weeks ago

Vance could be a major Category 3 hurricane Friday as it nears Mexico

Vance became a hurricane Friday and the National Hurricane Center said it would strengthen rapidly as it nears Mexico's Pacific Coast.

3 weeks ago

Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father

Prince Harry has said he wants his disagreements with his brother Prince William and his father King Charles III to "work out." In an interview with GQ magazine about grief and family, recorded in New York in late September and published on Tuesday, Harry was asked if he grieves his "complicated" relationship with his father and brother.

3 weeks ago

Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters

Paris returned to calm on Tuesday after its first quiet night since a weekend marred by France's worst rioting in years, as authorities imposed curfews in several cities in an effort to prevent another round of rioting and looting.

4 weeks ago

Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearances since returning to UK

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in a trio of charity visits Thursday, their first joint public appearance since moving back to England, as they seek to rebuild their brand in Britain after walking away from royal duties six years ago.

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Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders

After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.

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A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood

Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.

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Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."