March 2025

Pope Francis is heard speaking for the first time in out-of-breath audio message from hospital as he continues to be treated for pneumonia

Pope Francis is heard speaking for the first time in out-of-breath audio message from hospital as he continues to be treated for pneumonia

Pope Francis has been heard speaking for the first time since being hospitalised for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago. In a brief two-line audio message he expressed thanks ‘from the bottom of my heart’ to well-wishers around the world who have offered their support. The message recorded at Rome’s Gemelli hospital earlier today was played […]

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Albania issues yearlong TikTok ban amid youth violence concerns

Albania issues yearlong TikTok ban amid youth violence concerns

The Albanian Cabinet decided on Thursday to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the popular video-sharing platform for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu said officials are in contact with TikTok on installing filters like parental control, age verification and the inclusion of the Albanian language in the application.

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Abbey Gate terror suspect’s mugshot revealed as he makes first federal court appearance

Abbey Gate terror suspect’s mugshot revealed as he makes first federal court appearance

Law enforcement in Virginia released a mugshot of the terror suspect who the Justice Department says confessed to scouting the attack route in 2021’s Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan, which left 13 service members dead.  ISIS-K member Mohammad Sharifullah made his first federal court appearance in Virginia Wednesday on a charge of providing and conspiring

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Son Heung-min: Tottenham Hotspur captain hopes for ‘wake-up’ call before ‘biggest game’

Son Heung-min: Tottenham Hotspur captain hopes for ‘wake-up’ call before ‘biggest game’

Tottenham must take their 1-0 Europa League defeat by AZ Alkmaar as a “wake-up call” going into their “biggest game of the season”, says captain Son Heung-min. Spurs lost their last-16 first-leg tie in the Netherlands – through Lucas Bergvall’s own goal – with a lacklustre performance, and their sole chance of silverware now hanging

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