The Vatican on Thursday published a photograph of Pope Francis meeting King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla the day before during the British monarch's state visit to Italy. It was the first meeting between Charles, the head of the church of England, and the pope since the monarch ascended to the throne in 2022.
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EU home affairs ministers met in Warsaw to discuss tackling irregular migration, with Donald Trump's tough tactics influencing the conversation. While some preferred a softer approach, Sweden's Anders Hall suggested a mix of "carrots and sticks," such as trade and visa measures, could work. The EU faces pressure to improve migrant return rates. Proposals include "return hubs" outside the EU, though concerns over legality and ethics remain. EU officials seek tailored solutions.
US President Trump began his second term by signing executive orders in the Oval Office. Amid this, Fox News' Peter Doocy inquired about a traditional letter left by Joe Biden. Trump, surprised, found the envelope in the desk drawer marked '47.' Although he considered reading it aloud, Trump chose to keep its contents private for now, maintaining the tradition's intrigue.
US President Donald Trump held his first cabinet meeting, discussing various topics including government spending, immigration, and the economy. Elon Musk, also present, emphasized DOGE's role in updating government technology. Trump confirmed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s White House visit and announced a 25% tariff on EU goods. He also addressed potential workforce reductions within federal agencies.
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Two judges were assassinated in a planned shooting at Tehran's Supreme Court, with the gunman subsequently killing himself. Judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh, who handled cases related to national security, were targeted. Iranian authorities have initiated an investigation to uncover the motive behind this rare attack on judiciary figures.
Adult star Lily Phillips, 23, gained attention after sleeping with 101 men in a day for an OnlyFans challenge, documented by YouTuber Josh Pieters. Despite earning £2 million on the platform, Lily admitted the experience was overwhelming and left her visibly shaken. Public reaction has been polarized, with critics calling it degrading and demanding an OnlyFans ban, while others empathize with her or defend the platform. Lily has expressed interest in even larger challenges, sparking debates... Expand
US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick proposes excluding government spending from GDP calculations, suggesting it inflates economic measures. This idea aligns with Elon Musk's view that government expenditure does not add real economic value. Balancing the federal budget is expected to drive economic growth and lower interest rates.
The Gambia's former dictator Yahya Jammeh has said he intends to take back control of his political party and declared he is "coming back"on Thursday. "Today, I have decided to take over my party myself and will not entrust it to anyone again," Jammeh said in an audio message sent to his supporters from the Alliance for patriotic reorientation and construction (APRC) on Wednesday.