Sudan landslide kills hundreds, including 200 children
A deadly landslide in Sudan’s western Darfur region over the weekend has killed as many as 1,000 people, including around 200 children, aid groups a...
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, has shared his experience of participating in the recent conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV.
Speaking to the BBC, Nichols described the atmosphere in the Sistine Chapel as “immensely peaceful” and said the process was much calmer than he expected, with no “rancour” or “politicking” among the cardinals.
Nichols, one of 133 cardinals locked in the conclave following the death of Pope Francis, explained that there was no communication with the outside world and his phone was taken away. This allowed him more time for reflection and prayer. “For me, one of the experiences of these last few days was to learn a bit of patience,” he said.
At 79, Nichols was among the oldest cardinals eligible to vote, as those over 80 are excluded. He noted that the short duration of the conclave—just one day—was partly due to the solid foundation left by Pope Francis. “Pope Francis left us with a good inheritance,” Nichols said, praising the cardinals' dedication and their desire for a more missionary-focused Church.
Looking ahead, Cardinal Nichols described Pope Leo XIV as "decisive in a quiet way," noting his ability to make tough decisions while maintaining compassion. Pope Leo will be formally inaugurated in St. Peter’s Square on 18 May, with global delegations in attendance, including the Duke of Edinburgh representing King Charles.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday called for a wide-ranging re-examination of the Federal Reserve’s role and authority, including its control over interest rate policy, as the Trump administration steps up its campaign to assert greater oversight over the central bank.
The Trump administration is preparing to introduce new rules that would restrict or potentially block imports of Chinese-made drones and medium to heavy-duty vehicles, citing national security concerns.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer carried out a major cabinet reshuffle on Friday (September 5), appointing new deputies as well as foreign and interior ministers in a bid to reassert control following the resignation of his deputy, Angela Rayner.
Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo confirmed on Friday (September 5) that his racing career has come to an end, announcing he will take on a new role as a global motorsports ambassador for Ford.
Lebanon’s cabinet on Friday (September 5) endorsed an army proposal to disarm Hezbollah, saying the military would begin implementing it, though without a set timeline and while noting the army’s limited resources.
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