The Vatican announced on Thursday that Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the first pope from the United States. A moderate figure with a strong connection to Pope Francis, Prevost has dedicated years to missionary work in Peru. He will serve as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, adopting the papal name Leo…
On Thursday, white smoke emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the cardinals inside had elected a new leader for the 1.4 billion members of the Catholic Church. The sight of the smoke prompted cheers and applause from thousands of pilgrims and spectators gathered in St. Peter’s Square, as the bells rang…
Gamblers are staking millions of dollars to predict who will emerge as new pope as betting sites place odds on the candidates as the Catholic Church cardinals sweat to pick a new pontiff. Polymarket, an American cryptocurrency-based betting site, has placed odds on candidates who will emerge. Similarly, Kalshi, another American betting site, is coordinating…
President Bola Tinubu has mandated the formation of a Presidential Task Force aimed at eliminating numerous checkpoints that impede free movement. Ambassador Musa Nuhu, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, revealed this initiative during a visit to the Nigeria-Benin Republic border in Seme on Wednesday. “We are commencing with the Seme-Badagry Corridor. A committee has been…
In light of disappointing local election outcomes, members of the UK Conservative Party will gather this week to deliberate on the possible removal of their leader, Kemi Badenoch. The urgency stems from a growing concern about the party’s future following significant gains by Reform. Two senior Conservative backbenchers have confirmed to The Independent that they…
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected a request by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to allow it to revoke the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans living in the United States. The Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to put on hold a judge’s order…
Kenyan Senator Crystal Asige has called on Nigeria to amend its constitution to ensure parliamentary representation for people with disabilities (PWDs), arguing that only those who experience such challenges firsthand can effectively advocate for their rights. Speaking ahead of Haske Satumari Foundation Annual Colloquium 2025 taking place this Saturday, Asige emphasised the importance of inclusive…
Ex-Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte is set to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands on Friday, the court said. The 79-year-old, who landed in the Netherlands on Wednesday, is accused of crimes against humanity amid the “war on drugs” during his time in power, including the murder of at least 43 people…
Donatella Versace is giving up the creative reins of luxury fashion label Versace, which she has led since 1997, with Miu Miu’s Dario Vitale taking over, owner Capri Holdings Limited said Thursday. “Chief Creative Officer Donatella Versace will assume the role of chief brand ambassador effective April 1, 2025,” the same day that Vitale will…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he is considering imposing tariffs and large-scale sanctions on Russia’s banking sector over its continued bombardment of Ukraine. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the sanctions would be in place until a ceasefire deal is reached. “Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely…
