After a conclave that lasted only three sessions and 24 hours, 133 cardinals have elected Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.

African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.

Microsoft founder said he will speed up his charitable giving - and accused Elon Musk and Doge of "killing children" through aid cuts.

A 22-year-old man was arrested over the attack which also left a security guard severely injured.

American Robert Prevost was later announced as the new pope, and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.

In a statement, the singer's lawyer says the abuse allegations are an attempt to "extract money".

Critical medicines affected by the $50m cuts include Malaria, HIV and TB drugs, the US embassy says.

A three-day truce was called by Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia's World War Two Victory Day celebrations.

More than 100,000 men, women and children were reportedly forcibly disappeared by Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew "with certainty" that 21 hostages were alive but the status of "three more" were unclear.

"Not even in my wildest imagination did I think this would happen," Cardinal David tells the BBC.

See the moments previous popes were elected by conclaves past, from 1939 to 2013.

Cassius Turvey was chased through bush and beaten with a metal pole, in a case which sparked national outrage.

The order comes after lawyers expressed alarm that the US was planning to deport migrants to the North African country "immediately".

In a statement, the singer's lawyer says the abuse allegations are an attempt to "extract money".

US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The university asked for police help after protesters occupied part of the main library on Wednesday.

The prime minister reiterated that Canada "is not for sale" during Tuesday's meeting at the White House.

After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel's chimney at around 9pm local time.

Former US President Joe Biden talks Trump, Russia and US-Europe relations with the BBC's Today programme.

The jewels are described as one of the most astonishing archaeological finds of the modern era.

Adam Bandt was ousted by a "riptide" of swing votes, which he blamed on the so-called Trump effect.

A 22-year-old man was arrested over the attack which also left a security guard severely injured.

Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.

Russia is expected to begin a self-declared three-day pause in fighting against Ukraine on Wednesday night.

Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.

"Not even in my wildest imagination did I think this would happen," Cardinal David tells the BBC.