Pope Leo XIV says he has no intention to debate with Donald Trump after the US president criticised him over his comments on the US-Iran war. ‘I have no fear of the Trump administration nor of speaking out loudly about the message of the gospel,’ the pope tells reporters aboard the papal plane.
Month: April 2026
Thailand marks Songkran New Year with water fights and travel surge
Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival.
Lebanon: Red Cross teams inspect wreckage after Israeli airstrikes damage ambulances
Lebanon saw further damage on Monday, 13 April 2026, as Lebanese Red Cross volunteers inspected ambulances hit by Israeli strikes in the coastal city of Tyre, while rescue teams cleared debris in the nearby village of Maaroub.
Union Berlin pushes back on sexist comments aimed at trailblazing coach Marie-Louise Eta
Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to avoid relegation from Germany’s Bundesliga.
Pope in Algeria urges forgiveness and reconciliation on historic visit
Algeria welcomed Pope Leo XIV on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking the first visit by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority country, with a focus on interfaith dialogue and peace.
3 Day Beer with Yo and Yvonne
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The war with Iran offers a snapshot of Trump world. It’s not a pretty picture.
As the U.S. and Iran meet over the negotiating table in Pakistan this weekend, the outcome of Operation Epic Fury remains deeply uncertain. But one thing is clear: The war with Iran has offered a remarkably revealing snapshot of how the Trump administration really operates — inside the West Wing, across Washington and around the…
NiNA in VR: Elegance, Exploration, and Almost Walking Into a Wall
NiNA in VR: Elegant Outfit, Chaotic Adventure NiNA stood in the middle of the room like a mysterious final boss except instead of plotting world domination, she was trying not to bump into the coffee table. Dressed in a sleek black dress that screamed elegance, she looked ready for a fancy evening event… not for…
Record turnout expected as parliamentary election in Hungary gets under way
Polls opened at 6am across the country, and will close 7pm local time. So far, all figures point to a record turnout.
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