Pope Francis used gay slur in meeting with Italian bishops–media

Agence France Presse 05/28/2024

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis used an offensive gay slang word during a meeting with Italian bishops, where he joked about the number of gay men in seminaries, media reports said Monday. During the private meeting one…

6 newborns killed in India baby hospital fire – police

Agence France Presse 05/26/2024

NEW DELHI — Six newborn babies have died after a fire tore through a children’s hospital in the Indian capital, with people charging into the blaze to rescue the infants, police said Sunday. “All the 12 newborn…

Domestic violence ‘broke me,’ says ex-partner of rapper ‘Diddy’

Agence France Presse 05/24/2024

Singer Casandra Ventura said Thursday — in her first comments since video emerged of her being beaten by rap mogul and former partner Sean “Diddy” Combs — that domestic violence “broke” her. In an Instagram post, Ventura…

Taiwan: China military drills ‘irrational provocations’

Agence France Presse 05/23/2024

Taiwan condemned China on Thursday for launching two days of military drills around the self-ruled island, which Beijing called a “strong punishment” for “separatist acts”. The military exercise comes three days after Lai Ching-te was sworn in…

China sending ‘lethal aid’ to Russia for Ukraine war, says UK defense minister

Agence France Presse 05/23/2024

China is sending “lethal aid” to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, Britain’s defense minister Grant Shapps said on Wednesday. “Today I can reveal that we have evidence that Russia and China are collaborating on…

French Open: Nadal ready for an emotional farewell

Agence France Presse 05/22/2024

Rafael Nadal will bring down the curtain on his 19-year French Open career with the likelihood of adding to his 14 titles greatly diminished before he leaves behind a record and reputation unlikely ever to be matched.…

Earthquake ‘swarm’ near Naples, Italy rattles residents

Agence France Presse, Presse 05/21/2024

Authorities evacuated 39 families near the Italian city of Naples and schools were closed on Tuesday after a wave of tremors of a strength not seen for decades sparked panic but no injuries. One 4.4-magnitude quake was registered shortly…

For sale: Unique lot in strategic Arctic archipelago

Agence France Presse 05/17/2024

The last piece of privately owned land in the strategic Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic is up for grabs, a property likely to entice China but which Norway does not intend to let go without a fight.…

NBA: Timberwolves crush Nuggets to stay alive in playoffs

Agence France Presse 05/17/2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets 115-70 on Thursday to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive game seven in their Western Conference semifinal series. Anthony Edwards shook off an injury scare to finish with…

NBA: Celtics hold off depleted Cavs to take 3-1 series lead

Agence France Presse 05/14/2024

The Boston Celtics fought off a spirited challenge from short-handed Cleveland Monday, beating the Cavaliers 109-102 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series. Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and grabbed 11…

India billboard collapse: 12 dead, 60 injured

Agence France Presse 05/14/2024

Twelve people were killed and at least 60 injured after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm in India’s financial capital Mumbai, officials said Monday. An excavator was digging through the wreckage as rescuers raced to find…

NBA: Rudy Gobert named 2024 Defensive Player of the Year

Agence France Presse 05/08/2024

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert won the 2024 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award on Tuesday, matching a league record by taking the honor for the fourth time. The 31-year-old Frenchman previously captured the award in…

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