Nigeria floods kill 21 in Niger state after heavy rains
At least 21 people, including children, have died in floods triggered by heavy rains in Nigeria’s Niger state, officials said.
The election of U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV has drawn an emotional response from clergy and laity across the globe, celebrating his historic rise as the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
Visitors and clergy in Washington, D.C., welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV with heartfelt emotion on Thursday, hailing the historic rise of the first American-born pope as a moment of national and spiritual significance.
At the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Barb and Joseph Tabaczynski of Florida called it a “great blessing” and “very moving moment” for the United States.
Monsignor Ronald Jameson of St. Matthew's Catholic Church said Pope Leo’s name choice may honor Leo XIII, known for championing social justice.
From Chicago, the new pope’s hometown, Bishop Larry Sullivan called the day “one of great joy and excitement,” expressing confidence that Pope Leo XIV will ‘give voice to the voiceless.’
In Los Angeles, Father Antonio Cacciapuoti urged the faithful to support Pope Leo's mission of peace: “He invites us to be a people of peace, unity, and dialog.”
In Lima, Peru, where Prevost served as a missionary and became a nationalized citizen, celebrations broke out. “What God has sent is a sign for Peru,” said resident Salvador Oliva Ramos, calling the election a divine message for unity.
Faithful in Rio de Janeiro welcomed the announcement, with devotee Alexandre de Teffle hoping the pope “will bring unification” and resist ideological pressures.
At Cologne Cathedral in Germany, visitors expressed hope for “more openness and flexibility” from the Church under the new pope.
In Paris, excitement erupted at Notre-Dame Cathedral, where a priest interrupted mass to proclaim “Habemus Papam!,” according to a local worshipper.
AnewZ takes to the streets of Yerevan and Baku to ask a simple yet deeply complex question: How do you see peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan? In the first part of our special report, we hear the hopes, doubts, and scars still shaping people’s perspectives on both sides.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Kyiv faced a large-scale Russian drone and missile assault overnight, with explosions and gunfire echoing throughout the city, forcing residents to shelter in subway stations.
At least 21 people, including children, have died in floods triggered by heavy rains in Nigeria’s Niger state, officials said.
Think tanks from across the Turkic world gathered in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) for the second edition of a major forum focused on regional cooperation, culture, and strategy.
Moroccan firefighters are battling wildfires for a fourth straight day in the Houara Forest near Tangier, as high temperatures and strong winds complicate efforts to contain the flames.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Singapore Thursday for the final stop of his Southeast Asia tour.
U.S. Treasury official Scott Bessent said several large trade deals are nearing completion and that a potential call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may be needed to resolve complex issues in ongoing talks.
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