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2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England in 2023

2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England in 2023

LONDON (AP) — Two men were convicted Friday of cutting down the beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England in 2023.
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Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at his first Mass

Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at his first Mass

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV , history’s first North American pope, celebrated his first Mass as pontiff on Friday, presiding in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him to succeed Pope Francis and follow in his social justice-minded
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Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of US gathering Greenland info

Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of US gathering Greenland info

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told The Associated Press “you cannot spy against an ally” after reports that the United States has stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland , a semi-autonomous Danish territory covete
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Russia holds Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

Russia holds Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II with a massive military parade on Red Square on Friday attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and
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India suspends its top cricket tournament, the IPL, for a week amid military tensions with Pakistan

India suspends its top cricket tournament, the IPL, for a week amid military tensions with Pakistan

MUMBAI, India (AP) — India’s biggest domestic cricket tournament was suspended for one week on Friday following the escalating military tensions with Pakistan.
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Pakistan moves its T20 cricket tournament to Dubai because of concerns over India conflict

Pakistan moves its T20 cricket tournament to Dubai because of concerns over India conflict

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistan Cricket Board has shifted the remaining eight matches of its Pakistan Super League Twenty20 competition to the United Arab Emirates following rising military tensions between India and Pakistan.
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India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise

India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — India fired attack drones into Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least two civilians, the Pakistani military said.
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Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church in a moment of global turmoil and conflict.
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President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
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Father of 15-year-old who killed 2 at Wisconsin religious school faces felony charges

Father of 15-year-old who killed 2 at Wisconsin religious school faces felony charges

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin prosecutors have charged the father of a teenage girl who killed a teacher and fellow student in a school shooting last year with allowing her access to the semiautomatic pistols she used in the attack.
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