Live updates: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the Vatican's announcement.

Pope Francis' cause of death revealed by Vatican

Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, blessing crowds from the same balcony where he was first introduced as pope in 2013.

Who could be the next pope? A look at some top names

To become the next pope, the candidate must receive at least two-thirds of the vote from those cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to participate.

Remembering Pope Francis
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Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, died on Easter Monday.

US-Iran negotiations
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Iran and the United States plan to meet over Tehran?s rapidly advancing nuclear program again next week, after both sides said they made progress in their talks Saturday in Rome.

Escaped California inmate captured in Mexico

Cesar Hernandez was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico on April 17, a week after he was involved in a shooting that claimed the life of a Mexican officer.

American man hijacks plane headed to popular Belize tourist town

An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.

Kilmar Ábrego García: U.S. lawmaker meets with man sent to El Salvador by Trump administration

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Ábrego García, a man who was sent there by the Trump administration despite an immigration court order preventing his deportation.

The 'Great Moose Migration': Millions tune in for Sweden's epic livestream

Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.

Federal judge warns of criminal contempt for Trump officials in deportation dispute

A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for defying court orders to halt deportation flights to El Salvador.

Pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued after deadly shootout, reports say

Josh Sullivan, an American pastor and missionary who was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa last week, was rescued after a deadly shootout, authorities said.

Chinese influencers selling luxury goods on TikTok
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After Donald Trump's tariffs on China, influencers claim to be selling luxury goods on TikTok, in an effort to circumvent the high prices.

China’s economy grew 5.4% before US tariffs hit; slowdown likely, analysts warn

China’s economy posted 5.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, fueled by strong exports ahead of steep new US tariffs. But economists warn a slowdown is likely as trade tensions escalate.

China halts Boeing jet orders after Trump slaps 145% tariffs on goods

Boeing has delivered aircraft to multiple Chinese airlines this year, but the airline companies were told not to accept any more deliveries.

Trump says ’60 Minutes,’ CBS should ‘pay a big price’ for going after him

Shortly after "60 Minutes" aired stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, Trump said CBS was "out of control" and should "pay a big price" for going after him.