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First American Pope: Chicago-born priest to become Leo XIV and the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church

<p>Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, stands for a portrait at the end of the consistory where Pope Francis elevated 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Square last year </p>

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Robert Prevost: ‘Dark horse’ American cardinal succeeds Pope Francis to become 267th Pontiff

<p>President Trump sent his well wishes to the new American Pope, Robert Prevost, despite the pope’s criticism of his policies. </p>

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Trump welcomes new American-born pope and says he can’t wait to meet him - despite Leo XIV once blasting Vance

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica (Andrew Medichini/AP)

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World leaders congratulate new Pope Leo XIV

<p>Ivanka Trump, 43, will speak Thursday about access to fresh produce at the Heartland Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas.</p>

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<p>James Foley, who directed several episodes of ‘House of Cards’ and two ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ films, has died at the age of 71</p>

House of Cards and 50 Shades sequels director James Foley dies aged 71

<p>Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency is poised to roll out special software to speed up sweeping federal layoffs, as the billionaire prepares to step back from the agency, sources have said</p>

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DOGE plan to roll out new software to speed up job cuts even as Elon Musk steps back

<p>Bryan Kohberger sits with his attorney, public defender Anne Taylor just weeks after the Idaho murders. He will stand trial in August</p>

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New video emerges that allegedly shows suspect Bryan Kohberger’s movements on night of Idaho murders

<p>Ed Martin speaks at an event hosted by then-Rep. Matt Gaetz at the Capitol in Washington two years ago</p>

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Trump pulls U.S. attorney nominee after pushback from GOP Senator

<p>A woman, identified as Nyisha Wade, 48, is accused of choking a 20-year-old commuter Tuesday on the NYC subway</p>

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Woman strangles 20-year-old commuter on NYC subway and yells 'I'm gonna kill you'

<p>THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS - MAY 03: John Daly of the United States plays his shot from the 18th tee during the continuation of round one on day two of the Insperity Invitational 2025 at The Woodlands Golf Club on May 03, 2025 in The Woodlands, Texas. (Photo by Raj Mehta/Getty Images)</p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump gets a reaction from UK ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson as they take questions from the media in the Oval Office</p>

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Trump and Starmer put lipstick on a pig of a trade deal

<p>Simon Cowell appeared on the 'How To Fail with Elizabeth Day' podcast, where he recounted some of the most bizarre fan interactions </p>

Simon Cowell admits he considered couple’s $150K offer to judge them having sex

<p>Children's Hospital of Wisconsin's Milwaukee campus accidentally discarded the brain of a 24-year-old woman who donated it to science.</p>

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A woman donated her brain so they could study a pioneering treatment. A laboratory accidentally threw it out.

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<p>Timothy Morgan was charged with first-degree murder for the stabbing death of his wife. Authorities claim he used a plastic sword and pliers as murder weapons. </p>

Husband used plastic sword to attack wife then killed her with pliers

<p>Andy Serkis as Gollum in ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'</p>

Lord of the Rings fans say ‘it’s about time’ as new film lands release date 26 years after The Fellowship

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<p>Reese Witherspoon says he youngest son doesn’t call her ‘mom’</p>

Reese Witherspoon reveals the unexpected name her son calls her

<p>Tom Brady again expressed his regret </p>

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<p>DeAndre Pickett, a member of the Georgia advisory committee for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, resigned after homicide charges came to light</p>

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Georgia civil rights committee member resigns after homicide charges

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., talks to reporters outside the chamber during a vote at the Capitol in Washington, March 13, 2025</p>

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John Fetterman reduced a female staffer to tears with outburst of ‘why does everyone hate me!’ at teachers’ union meeting

<p>Trump appointed Voight as Hollywood special ambassador earlier this year</p>

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'We can’t let it go down the drain like Detroit': Jon Voight is Trump's Hollywood ally looking to save US production

<p>Since taking office in January, President Trump has vowed to give the Gulf of Mexico a more American name</p>

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Republicans approve bill to make Trump’s Gulf of America official

<p>Donald Trump holds up the $5 million gold card that grants U.S. residency to wealthy immigrants as he speaks to reporters Thursday on board Air Force One, en route to Miami</p>

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U.S. visitors are already being asked if they have applied for a 'Trump Card Visa' on immigration forms

<p>Georgia college student Ximena Arias-Cristobal is awaiting immigration court proceedings while she is jailed inside Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Stewart Detention Center</p>

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A college student was stopped after turning right on red. Now she could be deported

<p>Melania Trump, pictured beside her husband, President Donald Trump, has stayed fewer than 14 days at the White House, sources say </p>

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Melania has 'spent less than 14 days' at the White House since Trump's inauguration

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Trump is pushing 'good friend' Rubio and Vance as possible successors - can they take the mantle in 2028?

<p>Emma Schafer, right, was killed in in her apartment in 2023. Her murder was referenced by Kristi Noem in a speech on Wednesday</p>

Parents of Illinois murder victim slam Kristi Noem over ‘cruel’ speech

<p>Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s former running mate, believes he’s not in control of HHS decisions following Casey Means’ nomination for surgeon general — or Kennedy lied to her.</p>

RFK Jr. ‘clearly lied to me’ or someone ‘is controlling’ him: Shanahan

<p>Former president Joe Biden was joined by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, on 'The View' for his first U.S. TV interview since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race</p>

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Joe and Jill Biden proved they still don’t get it on ‘The View’

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<p>Brad Arnold onstage in Nashville, Tennessee in 2019</p>

US rockstar Brad Arnold confirms stage 4 cancer diagnosis

<p>Scientists analysed the genetic information of more than 70,000 babies</p>

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When your baby learns to walk could already be in their genes

<p>Lamine Yamal was inches away from a dramatic equaliser deep in extra time</p>

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Inter Milan’s comeback against Barcelona explained in Champions League classic

<p>A second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI was released by Rockstar Games</p>

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New GTA VI trailer teases more details following game’s delay

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Frightened Kashmir residents living on cusp of India-Pakistan war: The Independent’s exclusive report

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<p>Antranique Wash is seeking up to $1 million in damages for her injuries, claiming United Airlines breached its duty to properly maintain its planes when a piece of a ceiling hit her in the head. </p>

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United Airlines passenger suffers concussion when piece of plane’s ceiling falls on her head: lawsuit

Exclusive: Antranique Wash, 36, “still struggles with vision impairment and pain, even a year-and-a-half later,” her attorney told The Independent

<p>Robert De Niro in ‘Goodfellas’, Elliot Page in ‘Juno’, and Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Wolf of Wall Street'</p>

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A US-backed group seeks to take over Gaza aid distribution in a plan similar to Israel's

<p>are higher in homes with medium to high gas stove usage and inadequate ventilation, a new Stanford University study reports</p>

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Warning issued for common appliance - in two out of five homes - that increases cancer risk for children

<p>An activist demonstrates outside of a Tesla showroom in Washington, D.C., on March 29 2025</p>

Tesla worker says he was fired after setting up anti-Elon Musk website

<p>Walmart heirs Steuart and Tom Walton plan to start a STEM university on Walmart’s old HQ campus. </p>

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Walmart heirs is creating its own STEM college and it will be located on their company's original HQ

Glee star Lea Michele was told she was 'too Jewish' and not pretty enough for roles

<p>Michaels welcomed Joann customers to its website Wednesday in a savage post as rival Joann will close all of its 800 stores by the end of May.</p>

Michaels craft store advertising shows no mercy for JoAnn's closures

<p>Shake Shack offers customers the chance to get a free burger for National Burger Month</p>

How to get a free burger at Shake Shack this month

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<p>Gates has pledged to give away $200bn via his charitable foundation by 2045</p>

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Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of ‘killing children’ through budget cuts

Gates donates fortune to his foundation – giving it $200bn to spend

<p>Demetrius Haley (center), Tadarrius Bean (left) and Justin Smith Jr (right) still face sentences for federal charges later this year </p>

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What happens next in Tyre Nichols case?

<p>Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss in 'Criminal Minds: Evolution'</p>

Criminal Minds star Paget Brewster confirms return of fan-favorite character in season 18

<p>Joel Michael Paris, 39, of Texas. Paris, formerly employed at the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, has been charged with second-degree promotion of child pornographic materials</p>

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Big Brother Big Sister member arrested on child porn accusations

<p>Smokey Robinson, 85, denies four housekeepers’ allegations of rape and sexual assault between 2007 and 2024</p>

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Smokey Robinson blasts 'vile' lawsuit where housekeepers accused him of rape and calls it a money grab

<p>In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on May 8, 2025, a rescue worker helps an injured elderly woman evacuated from a building which was heavily damaged by a Russian strike in Sumy region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)</p>

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Putin’s forces have violated Russia’s own ceasefire hundreds of times, Kyiv says

<p>Police bodycam footage reveals the moment Geoffrey Stirling, the brother of RHOC star Lydia McLaughlin, was shot dead by cops </p>

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Body cam footage released of moment brother of 'Housewives' star was shot and killed by police

Inside The Beltway

<p>Former president Joe Biden’s cognition became a huge point of contention last year when special counsel Robert Hur described him as having a poor memory in his final report</p>

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Trump is weighing whether to release audio of Biden’s interview with prosecutors, where his apparent memory issues were on display

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Meet the Oklahoma state superintendent pushing Trumpism into schools

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Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts lays down law on judiciary power

<p>Michelle Obama reveals Barack’s three words after mother’s death.</p>

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Michelle Obama reveals Barack’s three words after mother’s death: ‘You’re next up’

<p>President Donald Trump is due to attend a big-dollar fundraiser and performance of the hit musical on June 11, but at least 10 to 12 cast members are planning to boycott, according to CNN.</p>

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Several Les Mis cast members plan to boycott Trump's appearance at Kennedy Center performance fundraiser: report

<p>The headquarters of the Internal Reveue Service in Washington, D.C.</p>

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IRS workers forced into ‘mandatory overtime’ to deal with tax backlog

<p>President Donald Trump unveils his ‘Liberation Day’ tariff program at the White House on April 2, 2025</p>

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Bond giant says Trump tariffs means recession chances 'highest the've been in years'

<p>Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reportedly used the same password for her personal accounts for years while she served in Congress</p>

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Tulsi Gabbard used the same easily cracked password for years for different online accounts, report says

Culture

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Amy Dowden makes special Strictly return for VE Day performance

<p>Mariska Hargitay in 'Law & Order: SVU'</p>

Law and Order: SVU fans mourn loss of two main characters

<p>Former president Joe Biden was joined by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, on 'The View' for their first joint interview since leaving the White House</p>

Joe Biden awkwardly corrects The View hosts about wife Jill’s religion

<p>Kelsey Grammer pictured in September 2024</p>

Kelsey Grammer says his murdered sister spoke to him through a medium

Adolescence writer to join Sam Mendes’s Beatles films

<p>Doechii defends herself from criticism after she went viral for shouting at her team</p>

Doechii responds to backlash after she was filmed yelling at her team

<p>Shonda Rhimes attends Celebrating 20 Years Of Shondaland at The Paley Museum on May 07, 2025 in New York City</p>

Grey’s Anatomy creator reveals ‘hardest’ death she had to write

<p>‘The Wonder of Art’: Trite though its title may be, this collection is astounding in its beauty and scale</p>

The National Gallery rehang could be its strongest iteration yet

<p>Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, Han Gi-chan and Bowen Yang in ‘The Wedding Banquet’</p>

The Wedding Banquet is a sillier take on Ang Lee’s Nineties romcom

<p>Nicolas Cage in ‘The Surfer’</p>

The Surfer allows Nicolas Cage to go wild – then leaves him hanging

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<p>The new SPF has been reformulated without zinc oxide</p>

The Ordinary’s relaunched its divisive SPF, so I put it to the test

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<p>While not as cheap as the Black Friday price, this offer is still impressive</p>

The AirPods Pro 2 have been reduced to just $169

<p>I tested every new feature from the new and improved Whoop 5.0</p>

Whoop 5.0 promises to help you age backwards — so I put it to the test

Lifestyle

King remembers mother’s lively VE Day as he echoes George VI speech

<p>Bone broth has surged in popularity in recent years</p>

Health & Families

Bone broth is beloved by influencers, but is it an overhyped fad?

<p>Starbucks launches limited-time cold foam deal</p>

How to get a free Starbucks cold foam this week

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Three out of four mothers experience mental health challenges

<p>The final design will be revealed in April 2026 to coincide with the centenary of the Queen’s birth</p>

Why the memorial for the Queen may have missed an important point

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Naga Munchetty reveals two superfoods that help fight ageing

Author and activist Stephanie von Bismarck, has launched a new podcast, How Do We Manage? (Holly Wren/PA)

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

<p>Ben, Gemma and Jess in Dublin, June 2023</p>

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Woman dies with dementia at just 31 after early warning signs missed

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Driver arrested over shocking road rage caught on video in Oregon

Disney Abu Dhabi: First look at new theme park and resort

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JD Vance issues warning to tourists thinking of attending US World Cup

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Travel

<p>Nick Sturgill and Devin Mefford take visitors on tours of the abandoned Portal 31 coal mine in the town of Lynch</p>

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<p>Tourists reach out to a Galapagos sea lion</p>

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<p>Frontier Airlines is launching a new direct service to Myrtle Beach</p>

Airline launches $49 flights to iconic East Coast beach

<p>The picturesque harbour on Hydra in Greece</p>

Why you should swap Santorini and Mykonos for this Greek island

<p>Brothers Brian and Melvyn are among the teams to take on the 14,000km challenge from China to India on this year’s Race Across the World</p>

Race Across the World locations: Where is the new series filmed?

<p>Increasing numbers of couples are getting married at sea</p>

Married at sea: What’s behind the growth in cruise weddings?

<p>Linda Weber (above), the President of the American Association for Nude Recreation, tells <em>The Independent</em> about the joys of naked vacations</p>

I vacation at nude resorts. These are the benefits of naked getaways

<p>Christina is pictured here on the island of Hydra, Greece, a destination with “poetic beauty” that she urges solo travelers to put on their itineraries</p>

I’m a female solo traveler – these are Europe’s best places to visit alone (and the surprising spots to avoid)

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