What we know ahead of conclave to elect new pope
Cardinals from around the world will meet under Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church after Pope Francis's death.
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EU top court rules 'golden passport' schemes are illegal
"Golden passport" schemes for deep-pocketed foreign investors violate European Union law, the bloc's highest court ruled on Tuesday, after a legal challenge against Malta by Brussels.
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Mounds of waste dumped near Athens's main river: NGO
Mounds of waste have again been found dumped on the banks of Athens's main river, the Kifissos, despite repeated clean-up operations, a Greek environmental group said on Tuesday.
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Spain starts probing causes of massive blackout
Spain on Tuesday began to investigate the causes of the crippling blackout that disrupted millions of lives across the Iberian Peninsula, with a court probing potential "sabotage" of critical infrastructure.
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France targets cheap Chinese goods with fee on packages
France wants to start charging non-EU online sellers a handling fee for each low-value package shipped to domestic customers, government ministers said Tuesday as the country copes with an influx of cheap goods from China.
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Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza
Amnesty International on Tuesday accused Israel of committing a "live-streamed genocide" by forcibly displacing most Gazans and deliberately creating a humanitarian catastrophe -- allegations Israel dismissed as "blatant lies".
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Japan, Philippines leaders vow to deepen security ties
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines pledged in Manila on Tuesday to deepen security ties, including increased intelligence sharing, as they grapple with territorial disputes with China.
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AstraZeneca moves some production to US amid tariff threat
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced Tuesday that it has begun moving some of its European production to the United States, ahead of President Donald Trump's possible tariffs on the sector.
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Shadman's ton gives Bangladesh lead in 2nd Zimbabwe Test
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam smashed a century in the second Test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, giving the hosts a lead of 64 runs at the end of the second day with three wickets in hand.
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Barca's Yamal: I admire Messi but don't compare myself to him
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said he is focussed on being himself and not on comparisons to Lionel Messi, ahead of the Champions League semi-final clash against Inter Milan on Wednesday.
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