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149 Russian drones launched into Ukraine
Russia’s attacks happened just hours after President Donald Trump met with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral.
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Vancouver police give update on car-ramming incident
Officials said at least 11 people are dead and "dozens injured" after a vehicle plowed into a large crowd on Saturday.
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Syria and Qatar to pay back Syria's debt to the World Bank
Saudi Arabia and Qatar say they will pay Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank, a move that is likely to make the international institution resume its support to the war-torn country
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At least 11 killed, dozens injured as driver plows into crowd, Vancouver police say
A 30-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene, Vancouver police said.
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At least 36 dead, hundreds injured in explosion at Iranian port, officials say
Shahid Rajaee is a critical port in Iran.
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Greenland's prime minister says island can't be bought and US isn't showing respect
New Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says that the U.S. isn’t showing Greenlanders proper respect
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April 27
At least 9 killed after driver plows into crowd, Vancouver police say
The Vancouver Police Department said they arrested a 30-year-old suspect at the scene.
April 27
April 27
At least 28 dead after explosion at Iranian port: Officials
The Port of Shahid Rajaee is a critical port in the country.
April 27
April 27
Cardinals meet at the Vatican to pick new pope
Foreign Correspondent Maggie Rulli and Colleen Dulle, an associate editor at America magazine, joins ABC News Live to discuss the ancient ritual of selecting a pope.
April 27
April 27
Pakistani troops kill 54 militants attempting to sneak into Pakistan from Afghanistan
Pakistani troops kill 54 militants attempting to sneak into Pakistan from Afghanistan
April 27
April 27
Suspect in killing of a Russian general claims he was paid by Ukraine, Russia says
Russian authorities say the suspect in the killing of a Russian general in a car bomb explosion claimed he was paid by the Ukrainian Security Service as he pleaded guilty to terrorism charges
April 27
April 27
French mosque stabbing suspect remains at large after killing Muslim worshipper
French authorities say a man suspected of killing a Muslim worshipper in a mosque in the south of France is still on the run
April 27
April 27
Russia launches drone barrage into Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Ukraine's air force said it tracked 149 Russian drones.
April 27
April 27
China lowers minimum amount for tax refunds for tourists to boost spending
China has lowered the minimum amount tourists spend to get tax refunds as part of measures to boost consumption as its economy comes under pressure during a trade war between Beijing and Washington
April 27
April 27
Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine as Trump doubts Putin's desire for peace
Russia has launched a sweeping drone assault across Ukraine overnight, targeting multiple regions after U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the war
April 27
April 27
Vatican releases pictures of Pope Francis' tomb, as it opens for public viewing
Francis is buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.
April 27
April 27
South Korea’s main opposition party taps former party chief as presidential candidate
South Korea’s main liberal opposition party has tapped its former leader Lee Jae-myung as presidential candidate in the upcoming June 3 vote
April 27
April 27
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis
April 27
April 27
Suspect in Kardashian jewel heist case plans to take responsibility for his role at Paris trial
One of the suspects in the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian said he plans to take responsibility for his role in the heist
April 27
April 27
US forces deploy anti-ship missiles in Philippines and stage live-fire drills near China hotspots
The mock battle scenarios under the annual Balikatan military exercises between the United States and the Philippines over the weekend have not only simulated real-life war
April 27
April 27
It might be Carney vs. Poilievre to lead Canada, but Trump is unofficially on the ballot
Donald Trump might as well be on the ballot when Canadians vote for a new government
April 27
April 27
Shocked by US peace proposal, Ukrainians say they will not accept any formal surrender of Crimea
A peace proposal by the Trump administration that includes recognizing Russian authority over Crimea shocked Ukrainian officials
April 27
April 27
Rare diseases often go undiagnosed or untreated in parts of Africa. A project seeks to change that
Millions of people around the world live with rare diseases, most of them caused by a misstep in their genes
April 27
April 27
Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?
Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor
April 27
April 27
Romanians confront a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a presidential election rerun
Romanians are confronting a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a fraught presidential election redo next week, including ominous claims that the EU and NATO member country is surging toward “imminent war” with Russia
April 27
April 26
Yemen's Houthi rebels fire missile toward Israel, which Israeli military intercepts
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched a missile toward Israel, which the Israeli military said it shot down
April 26
April 26
Attack by armed men in western Niger border village kills 12 soldiers, army says
Niger's army says an attack by armed men in western Niger has left 12 soldiers dead in a border area that has long been a hotbed of extremist violence
April 26
April 26
4 dead, hundreds injured in explosion at Iranian port, officials say
The Port of Shahid Rajaee is a critical port in Iran.
April 26
April 26
Letter written onboard Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction
A lettercard penned by one of the Titanic’s most well-known survivors from onboard the ship days before it sank has sold for 300,000 pounds ($399,000) at auction
April 26
April 26
Vatican reporter reflects on the funeral of Pope Francis
Vatican reporter Colleen Dulle reflects on the funeral for Pope Francis and explores the symbolism of him being laid to rest in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
April 26
April 26
A Pakistani who wounded ex-Prime Minister Khan in 2022 attack is sentenced to life
A Pakistani man who shot and wounded former Prime Minister Imran Khan and killed one of his supporters in 2022 has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison
April 26
April 26
Ukraine denies Putin claim that Russian forces regained Kursk
Ukraine seized parts of the Russian territory last year.
April 26
April 26
The meaning behind the symbolic items at Pope Francis' funeral
A look at the traditions and personal touches that marked the pope's farewell.
April 26
April 26
They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis' funeral
They came from around the world to rejoice in the naming of the first millennial saint, but they ended up bidding farewell to Pope Francis instead
April 26
April 26
These are the key moments of Pope Francis' funeral
More than 250,000 people attended the funeral at St. Peter's Square.
April 26
April 26
Trump and Zelenskyy meet briefly at the Vatican to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have held a brief meeting at the Vatican to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war
April 26
April 26
Valerie Herrera reflects on singing to Pope Francis at 2015 ABC News town hall
Valerie Herrera a 26-year-old from Illinois told ABC News that Pope Francis “touched her heart” after she was involved in a notable interaction with the pontiff in 2015.
April 26
April 26
Pope Francis’ coffin enters final resting place of Saint Mary Major
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be buried Saturday at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major after dying one week ago at 88 years old.
April 26
April 26
Russia's military confirms North Korean soldiers fought against Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region
Russia's military confirms North Korean soldiers fought against Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region
April 26
April 26
Converted popemobile leads funeral procession for Pope Francis
For the funeral procession from St. Peter's to Santa Maria Maggiore, where Pope Francis is to be buried, the back end of a popemobile that Francis had used has been adapted, ANSA reported.
April 26
April 26
Breeze blows pages of Book of Gospels on Pope Francis' coffin
It is one of the most poignant and iconic moments in papal funerals: the simple yet profound image of the breeze blowing the pages of the Book of the Gospels resting on top of the pope's coffin.
April 26
April 26
Bells toll in St. Peter's Square in honor of Pope Francis
The Vatican is now reporting that the number of people present as Francis’ funeral nears its end is more than 250,000.
April 26
April 26
Final commendation and farewell for Pope Francis
“Let us commend to God’s tender mercy the soul of Pope Francis, Bishop of the Catholic Church,” Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said.
April 26
April 26
Pope Francis remembered as 'pope among the people'
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re remembered Francis' "open heart towards everyone."
April 26
April 26
Massive explosion and fire strikes Iranian port and injures at least 281 people
Iranian state television has reported a fire and a massive explosion rocked a port in southern Iran on Saturday, injuring at least 281 people
April 26
April 26
Pope Francis remembered as unifying force in rapidly changing world
"Pope Francis truly shared the anxieties, sufferings and hopes of this time of globalization," Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said in a liturgy during Francis' funeral.
April 26
April 26
American Kielce Gussie does 1st reading at Pope Francis' funeral
Gussie works as a journalist at Vatican News.
April 26
April 26
American Kielce Gussie does first reading at Pope Francis’ funeral
American Kielce Gussie, who works as a journalist at Vatican News, did the first reading in English -- several verses from the Acts of the Apostles -- at the funeral of Pope Francis.
April 26
April 26
Pope Francis' coffin moved to St. Peter’s Square to applause
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be buried Saturday at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major after dying one week ago at 88 years old.
April 26
April 26
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives to applause at Pope Francis' funeral
Applause broke out at the Vatican as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived for the funeral of Pope Francis.
April 26