4 h. ago Cardinal Kevin Farrell to oversee Vatican in wake of Pope Francis’ death

Known as the Camerlengo, Farrell will determine the date of Francis’ funeral and supervise other organisational tasks.

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8 h. ago Pope Francis was the pontiff with ‘2 left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’

From Argentine compatriots Messi and the late Maradona to Ibrahimovic and Buffon, Francis received greatest stars of football at the Vatican.

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14 h. ago Ready for your next ski trip? How Hongkongers can stay safe on the slopes

Experts advise how to prepare for potential dangers after death of Chinese national from Hong Kong at Japanese resort.

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15 h. ago Filipinos mourn death of Pope Francis, their ‘Lolo Kiko’: ‘we grieve like orphans’

Many Filipinos recall the pontiff’s supportive and caring ways, saying he ‘gave voice to the marginalised, the voiceless and powerless’.

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16 h. ago Who will succeed Pope Francis? Exploring potential candidates from Vatican circles

Several contenders have emerged to replace Pope Francis, with each bringing unique qualities and influences to the Vatican’s future leadership.

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16 h. ago Hong Kong’s Catholic Church recalls ‘inspirational leader’ Pope Francis

Tributes flow for late pontiff who always kept ‘the people of Hong Kong and Macau’ in his ‘thoughts and prayers’.

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17 h. ago Hong Kong authorities seek ban on certain mini konjac jelly cups

Proposal follows coroner’s suggestion that government regulate thickening agent’s use in such products in response to child’s death in 2021.

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18 h. ago Pope Francis’ death mourned globally by Russia’s Putin, UK’s King Charles, France’s Macron

World leaders praised Pope Francis for his compassion, peace efforts, and interfaith dialogue, leaving a legacy of justice and humility.

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21 h. ago Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88, on Easter Monday

Elected in 2013, his papacy was marked by reform efforts and internal division within the Catholic Church.

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25 h. ago Vietnam tycoon on death row has life sentence cut to 30 years in laundering case

Truong My Lan’s life sentence for laundering billions was shortened on Monday – but she still faces the death penalty in a separate case.

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39 h. ago Vance meets Pope Francis amid row over Trump’s migrant plans

Vance’s motorcade was on Vatican territory for 17 minutes. The Vatican said there was an ‘exchange of opinions’ including current conflicts.

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4 d. ago Trump tariff shock should jolt Australia into standing on its own

Breaking away from its long-time ally will be painful for Canberra, but Washington has already taken the first irreversible step.

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5 d. ago Buffy actress Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes: medical examiner

The cause of death was determined through a review of lab test results, after her family objected to an autopsy.

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5 d. ago US markets fall as AI chipmakers mourn new restrictions on China exports

US markets fall as AI chipmakers mourn new restrictions on China exports  Sky News

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5 d. ago Footballer dead in China after fall from building, Gabon FA says

Statement by Chinese Super League team Zhejiang says Aaron Boupendza died at his residence, former clubs in US, France, Turkey send tributes.

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5 d. ago Trafficked workers rescued from Myanmar scam hubs say death better than going back

‘We will kill ourselves instead of going back to them,’ said one of the dozens who attempted a mass escape from their Myanmar detention.

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7 d. ago Majority of Filipinos back ICC trial for Duterte, citing need for accountability: survey

Support for Duterte’s drug war once exceeded 80 per cent, but a new poll indicates 62 per cent now want him to stand trial for it.

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7 d. ago Questions remain 5 years after death in US of celebrated Chinese scientist Nongjian Tao

Amid China Initiative era and pressure on Chinese research community, police report concluded Tao died by suicide amid ‘work-related stress’.

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7 d. ago Exclusive | Questions remain 5 years after death in US of Chinese scientist Nongjian Tao

Exclusive | Questions remain 5 years after death in US of Chinese scientist Nongjian Tao  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi dies aged 85

His son-in-law and former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced the news on social media without specifying a cause of death.

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