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British surgeon working in Gaza says it is now 'a slaughterhouse' amid Israeli bombardment

A British surgeon working in southern Gaza has compared the region to a "slaughterhouse" because of the daily bombardment from Israeli forces.

Pope Leo vows to resist 'temptation to be an autocrat' and condemns 'religious propaganda' at inauguration

Pope Leo XIV promised to resist the "temptation to be an autocrat" and not to rule by "religious propaganda" as he was officially inaugurated at the…

Who could win Poland's presidential election? Here's everything you need to know

Poland has begun voting for a new president in an election that will test the government's strength against any resurgence of right-wing populism.

More than 100 people killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza, say medics

At least 103 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight and into Sunday, according to hospitals and medics.

Russia launches 'heaviest drone attack' on Ukraine since start of war

Russia has launched its heaviest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war in 2022, the Ukrainian military has said.

Romania votes in second round of presidential election - with Bucharest mayor and hard-right Trump supporter…

Polls have opened for the second round of Romania's presidential election - with little separating centrist candidate Nicusor Dan from the populist…

Israel and Hamas resume ceasefire talks after 'extensive strikes' on Gaza

Israel and Hamas have said ceasefire talks have resumed in Qatar - even as Israeli forces ramped up a bombing campaign and mobilised for a massive…

Donald Trump says he has call with Putin planned - as Ukraine condemns Russia over bus attack

Donald Trump has said he will speak to Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately on Monday in a bid to secure a ceasefire deal between Russia…

Pope Leo's inauguration to draw huge crowds - and reveal clues about the papacy to come

Around a quarter of a million people are expected to pack into St Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday to watch the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.

Five killed after two helicopters collide in Finland

Five people have died following a mid-air collision between two helicopters near Eura Airport in southwestern Finland, police said.