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Pope Francis was both controversial figure and spiritual guide in Argentina

For millions of Argentines, Francis who died Monday at 88 was a source of controversy and a spiritual north star whose remarkable life traced their country's turbulent history

Harvard sues Trump admin to stop freeze of over $2 billion in grants

In a letter to Harvard earlier this month, Trump's administration had called for broad government and leadership reforms at the university, as well as changes to its admissions policies

These cardinals are seen as leading contenders to become next pope

Any baptized Catholic male is eligible, though only cardinals have been selected since 1378

Instagram tries using AI to identify teens pretending to be adults

Meta has been using AI to determine people's ages for some time, the company said

China to sanction US officials, NGO heads in response to Hong Kong actions

The US in March sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in transnational repression and acts threatening to further erode the city's autonomy

Google to face US govt in court over search monopoly breakup attempt

The drama will unfold in a Washington courtroom during the next three weeks during hearings that will determine how the company should be penalised for operating an illegal monopoly in search

Trump's tough talk might help Mark Carney win full term as Canada's PM

Carney, who was sworn in on March 14 following Justin Trudeau's resignation and a Liberal Party leadership race, now leads in the polls heading into the April 28 parliamentary elections

Drones pose increasing risk to commercial airliners near major US airports

The incidents were all classified as near midair collisions any one of which could have had catastrophic consequences

Asian markets mixed as US tech earnings await amid trade war turmoil

US futures were lower as US tech companies prepared to release their earnings after the recent spate of market turmoil brought on by President Donald Trump's trade war

12 killed, 30 injured in US airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa, say Houthis

The deaths mark the latest in America's intensified campaign of strikes targeting the rebels

Israel admits 'professional error' in Gaza strike that killed 15 medics

The shootings outraged many in the international community, with some calling the killings a war crime

Celta Vigo condemns racist slurs hurled at player during Barcelona clash

Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba was targeted by racist insults from Barcelona fans after their La Liga game, his coach said

McTominay answers Conte's call, draws Napoli level with Serie A leaders

McTominay's late header secured a 1-0 win at last-placed Monza on Saturday to pull Napoli level with Serie A leader Inter Milan

Barcelona rallies to 4-3 win over Celta with Raphinha leading the charge

The Brazil forward deserved being singled out for extra praise from Barcelona's coach

Israeli probe finds 'professional failures' in Palestine medic killings

The military investigation found that the deputy battalion commander, due to poor night visibility, assessed that the ambulances belonged to Hamas militants

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of faking 'Easter ceasefire' as attacks continue

Despite Putin's declaration of an Easter ceasefire on Saturday, Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces had recorded 59 instances of Russian shelling and five assaults

Crackdown in Belarus sends dozens of independent journalists to prisons

The group Reporters Without Borders says Belarus is Europe's leading jailer of journalists

250 years after independence, America remains divided over its legacy

The semi-quincentennial comes as President Donald Trump, the scholarly community and others divide over whether to have a yearlong party leading up to July 4, 2026

Ex-advisers to Hegseth decry 'baseless attacks' after ouster in leak probe

The upheaval comes less than 100 days into the Trump administration where the Pentagon has found itself frequently at the epicentre of controversial moves from firings of senior military and civilian

US launches fresh airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa, Hodeida, say Houthis

The Houthis' media office said 13 US airstrikes hit an airport and a port in Hodeida, on the Red Sea