90 m. ago The Guardian view on Pope Leo XIV: a different kind of American leader | Editorial

The first pontiff from the United States can be a powerful countervailing voice in the Trump era, and help protect Francis’s legacyTwelve years ago, in the words of the late Pope Francis, the Catholic church went “to the ends of the Earth” in its search for a new pontiff. On Thursday, after surprisingly brisk discussions, the most geographically diverse conclave in history went to the heart of a superpower to find his successor.The election of the first American pope is a remarkable moment. In part the cardinals’ choice of the Chicago-born Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, can be seen as a robust progressive response to the signs of the times. While senior Catholic figures around Donald Trump prosecute an insular Maga agenda, the new pope is as at home in Latin America, having spent two decades working in one of the poorest regions of Peru. Previous posts on a social media account under his name suggest he shared Francis’s withering views on the Trump administration’s...

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2 h. ago France and Poland ‘open a new page’ in relations after signing new defence treaty – Europe live

France president and Poland’s leader have signed a defence and energy treatyLet’s bring you some more pictures from the Moscow parade earlier today, a not very subtle attempt as showing off the Russian military power.French president Emmanuel Macron posted a social media update on his last night’s phone call with US president Donald Trump.I spoke several times last night with @POTUS. I commend his strong call for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, as did our British and Nordic partners earlier this morning. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Laurence Fox will appear in court next week 'after encouraging people on social media to vandalise ULEZ cameras in London'

The former actor turned online provocateur and failed politician has been charged with intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence.

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2 h. ago Laurence Fox will appear in court next week 'after encouraging people on social media to vandalise ULEZ camera

Laurence Fox will appear in court next week 'after encouraging people on social media to vandalise ULEZ camera  Daily Mail

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4 h. ago Pope Leo 'deliberately' downplayed being American to make sure he won Papacy

Chicago-born Pope Leo was slammed by MAGA conservatives in the US who lashed out at his shared social media posts attacking the Donald Trump administration, leading to accusations of him being "woke"

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4 h. ago NatWest, Santander and Barclays customers issued alert over upcoming changes

A social media finance expert has warned customers of NatWest, Santander and Barclays about upcoming changes to their accounts - and advised on how to best prepare

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4 h. ago Russia stages Victory Day parade as EU ministers pledge further support for Ukraine – Europe live

EU representatives hold meeting in Lviv as Russia staged a lavish parade in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world warLet’s bring you some more pictures from the Moscow parade earlier today, a not very subtle attempt as showing off the Russian military power.French president Emmanuel Macron posted a social media update on his last night’s phone call with US president Donald Trump.I spoke several times last night with @POTUS. I commend his strong call for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, as did our British and Nordic partners earlier this morning. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Teens have an attention span of 14 minutes, could this dumbphone help?

It’ll come as no surprise that a recent study found the major culprits for distraction were social media apps

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6 h. ago Parents 'clueless at careers advice' as kids pick AI and social media jobs

Dame Dr Maggie Aderin has stepped in to help fill the gap

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6 h. ago Romeo Beckham makes cryptic statement as 'family feud' rumours spiral

As rumours fly that the Beckham family is feuding - following Brooklyn's absence from all of his dad's 50th birthday activities - Romeo has made his opinion known on social media

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6 h. ago Large investors increased stake in Trump Media by hundreds of millions

SEC filing revelations raise questions about big business’s desire to curry favor with Trump and his administrationLarge institutional investors have massively increased their holdings of Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) in recent months according to SEC filings, with many enlarging their positions by hundreds of millions of dollars.The revelations raise further questions about big business’s desire to curry favor with Donald Trump and his administration via the enterprises he has maintained or commenced. TMTG runs the Truth Social social media platform – on which the US president himself posts almost daily – as well as financial services and a film and TV streaming service. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Love Island icon shares snap from hospital bed and tells fans 'I can't cope'

Love Island's Hannah Elizabeth, who took part in the first series of the ITV2 dating show in 2015, has taken to social media to share a snap from a hospital bed as she told fans "I can't cope"

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9 h. ago Amanda Owen opens up about how she wanted 'non scripted, no scene set up and accurate portrayal' of her family on new series of Our Farm Next Door

On Thursday English shepherdess Amanda took to social media to praise Channel 4 for helping create the show and how her family has been portrayed on Our Farm Next Door.

Culture

13 h. ago Misinformation floods Indian and Pakistani social media in absence of official updates

Mislabelled videos, recycled images and fake advisories are leaving millions of anxious observers uncertain over what to believe

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18 h. ago Schoolgirls in Wales report problematic social media use double that of boys

Data came from the 2023 The School Health Research Network student health and wellbeing secondary school survey.

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20 h. ago From deep dish to ‘Da Pope’: Social media users welcome the Chicago

He may lead Vatican City now, but the internet is obsessed that he’s from the Windy City

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20 h. ago Lorraine Kelly issues health update as she celebrates huge TV milestone

Lorraine Kelly, 65, has taken to social media to celebrate a huge milestone, as she thanked fans for their messages during her recovery

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21 h. ago Coronation Street legend Charlie Lawson gives health update from hospital

Former Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson has told his social media followers he is back in hospital as he updated them on his mysterious health worries

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21 h. ago Katie Price sparks concern among fans over her horse's welfare in new photo

Katie Price has spared outrage among animal lovers after sharing a new image of her riding her horse on social media

Economics

23 h. ago Aldi shoppers 'running' to stores to get hands on new £2.99 treat

Shoppers are excited to try Aldi's new sweet treat after it went viral on social media

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