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Catholic Church in communist Cuba proposes an open dialogue with the government

The late Fidel Castro declared Cuba an atheist state until the 1990s, but since then the Catholic Church has taken an active role during tense political periods.
Father Ariel Suárez
Father Ariel Suárez

Scotland pauses prescriptions of puberty blockers for transgender minors

The decision came shortly after a report commissioned by England’s state-funded National Health Service concluded that evidence around youth gender care is “remarkably weak.”
Trans rights activists attend a protest in London
Trans rights activists attend a protest in London

Prince Harry now officially considers the U.S. — not Britain — his primary residence

The change was revealed in a British filing Wednesday, a day before his brother, Prince William, returns to royal duties for the first time since Princess Kate's cancer announcement.
Britain's Prince Harry participates in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, in Wellington
Britain's Prince Harry participates in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, in Wellington
17h ago

Trump says 'We're behind Poland' as he meets with President Andrzej Duda

Andrzej Duda, whose term expires in 2025, was one of Trump’s preferred international partners during his 2017-21 presidency, and they have described themselves as friends.
Donald Trump Meets With Polish President Duda At Trump Tower
Donald Trump Meets With Polish President Duda At Trump Tower
17h ago

Prominent figure in German far-right party stands trial over alleged use of Nazi slogan

The trial comes months before a regional election in which Björn Höcke is running to become his state’s governor.
Bjoern Hoecke Goes On Trial For Using Nazi-Era Terminology
Bjoern Hoecke Goes On Trial For Using Nazi-Era Terminology
17h ago

Stabbed Sydney bishop says he forgives attacker

A male teenager has been arrested and is in the hospital under police guard after the attack, which has been deemed a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism.
Handout photo of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel
Handout photo of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel
18h ago

The number of hostages still alive in Gaza is a mystery, officials say

The uncertainty has undermined international efforts to negotiate a cease-fire deal and the release of at least some of the hostages, U.S. and Israeli officials said.
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza protest in front of the Israeli parliament
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza protest in front of the Israeli parliament
20h ago

India kicks off the world's largest elections this week. Here's what you need to know.

Almost a billion voters will decide whether to elect Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a third term in an election that takes place over six weeks starting Friday.
Indians head to the polls on Friday in what will be the world’s largest democratic election, as close to one billion voters pick their next government and decide whether to hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi a third term in office.
Indians head to the polls on Friday in what will be the world’s largest democratic election, as close to one billion voters pick their next government and decide whether to hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi a third term in office.
21h ago

China slams U.S. probe into its shipbuilding industry, calling it a ‘mistake on top of a mistake’

Chinese officials said the U.S. provides hundreds of billions in “discriminatory” subsidies to shipbuilding and other domestic industries, “yet accuses China of adopting so-called ‘non-market practices.’”
Ship Repair Underway In Guangzhou's Shipyard
Ship Repair Underway In Guangzhou's Shipyard

USC decision to cancel Muslim valedictorian's speech further inflames tensions on campus

Some students questioned the university's reasoning for canceling Asna Tabassum's commencement address.
portrait usc valedictorian speech change
portrait usc valedictorian speech change

Iran attack: Tehran warns of 'severe' retaliation to any new Israeli attack

The U.K.’s top diplomat met with Israel’s president this morning and said it was “clear the Israelis are making a decision to act.”
Iran-Celebrating Iran's IRGC Missile And UAV Attack Against Israel
Iran-Celebrating Iran's IRGC Missile And UAV Attack Against Israel

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