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Tens of thousands flock to pope's Beirut mass

Tens of thousands flock to pope's Beirut mass

Around 150,000 people gathered at Beirut's waterfront for mass with Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday morning, the highlight of the Catholic leader's visit to the capital, where he delivered a message of hope and peace.

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Formula One title showdown: the road to Abu Dhabi

Formula One title showdown: the road to Abu Dhabi

When the 2025 season revved into gear in Melbourne back in March, there was every expectation that this would be a championship to savour.

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Pope Leo holds Beirut mass, visits port blast site

Pope Leo holds Beirut mass, visits port blast site

Tens of thousands of people gathered at Beirut's waterfront as Pope Leo XIV held mass on Tuesday morning, the highlight of the Catholic leader's visit to the capital.

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Hong Kong leader says independent committee to probe fire

Hong Kong leader says independent committee to probe fire

Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday that an independent committee will investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades, after authorities found substandard building materials had accelerated the blaze, which killed 151 people last week.

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How deforestation turbocharged Indonesia's deadly floods

How deforestation turbocharged Indonesia's deadly floods

The deadly flooding that has killed hundreds in Indonesia was largely the result of monsoon rains and a rare tropical storm. But something else may have played a role: deforestation.

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Most Asian markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease

Most Asian markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease

Asian stocks mostly rose Tuesday following the previous day's stutter, as more weak data helped solidify US interest rate cut optimism and tempered nervousness over rising Japanese bond yields.

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Trump says Honduras 'trying to change' presidential election outcome

Trump says Honduras 'trying to change' presidential election outcome

Donald Trump accused election officials in Honduras on Monday of "trying to change" their presidential election outcome, as a partial digital tally revealed the two frontrunners are locked in a "technical tie."

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New Zealand 231-9 as 'old school' West Indies exploit pace-friendly wicket

New Zealand 231-9 as 'old school' West Indies exploit pace-friendly wicket

New Zealand reached 231-9 at stumps on a rain-shortened day one of the first Test against the West Indies Tuesday after Justin Greaves triggered a middle-order collapse with the wicket of Kane Williamson.

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England spinner Jacks replaces injured Wood for second Ashes Test

England spinner Jacks replaces injured Wood for second Ashes Test

Off-spinner Will Jacks has replaced the injured Mark Wood in the England side for the day-night second Ashes Test against Australia at Brisbane's Gabba starting on Thursday.

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Pope Leo to hold Beirut mass, visit port blast site

Pope Leo to hold Beirut mass, visit port blast site

Thousands of Lebanese faithful were making their way to Beirut's waterfront ahead of Pope Leo XIV's mass on Tuesday morning, the highlight of the Catholic leader's visit to the capital expected to draw huge crowds.

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