BREAKING US President Donald Trump says he is "not a big fan" of Pope Leo XIV, after the global leader of Catholics makes a plea for peace. "He's a very liberal person, and he's a man that doesn't believe in stopping crime," says Trump

BREAKING Peru to reopen some polls Monday after election blunder, says election authority

Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, concedes defeat to pro-Europe Peter Magyar, who won a thumping majority in elections. Orban’s loss deprives Russia's Putin of his most sympathetic ear inside the EU u.afp.com/SEq4

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" -- based on Nintendo's popular video game franchise -- reigned supreme at North America's box office, stomping competitors for a second straight week, industry estimates showed Sunday. u.afp.com/SETf

Hours-long delays marred Peru's presidential and legislative elections as voters sought to end political chaos that has seen a string of presidents ousted or jailed. u.afp.com/SETL

Democrats are growing bullish about a possible "blue wave" in November's US midterm elections, buoyed by eye-catching local votes that suggest a backlash against President Donald Trump may be spreading beyond the party's usual strongholds. u.afp.com/SET2

The US military said Sunday it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports within hours, after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed with Washington blaming the Islamic republic's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions. u.afp.com/SETN

When US Vice President JD Vance disembarked his plane ahead of high-stakes talks with Iran in Islamabad on Saturday, he was greeted by the powerful Pakistani army chief, his civilian attire blending in with those around him. u.afp.com/SETB

#BREAKING US military says to begin blockade of all Iran ports at 1400 GMT Monday

Nationalist Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, on Sunday conceded defeat to conservative Peter Magyar in parliamentary elections. u.afp.com/SETu

Stuttgart cruised to a 4-0 home win over Hamburg to climb above RB Leipzig into third place in the Bundesliga with five games remaining this season. u.afp.com/SETe

China's top diplomat told his North Korean counterpart that Beijing was willing to step up exchanges and cooperation, Chinese state media reported. The two-day visit by Wang Yi to Pyongyang is his first to the isolated, nuclear-armed nation since 2019. u.afp.com/SEoR

🇪🇺 🇺🇸 🇭🇺 Donald Trump's ambassador to the EU denied in an AFP interview on Thursday that the US leader or his vice president were "meddling" in Hungary's election by endorsing nationalist incumbent Viktor Orban ➡️ u.afp.com/SEod

🇳🇱 💍Dutch couple get married at train station in second-hand clothes Lara Peters and Mathijs Dordregter chose sustainability as the theme of their wedding. They and their guests all wore second-hand outfits, travelled to the ceremony by bike or public transport, and the meal…Mostrar mais

🇺🇸 🇬🇧 'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs A British-American dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" who sold the drugs that killed "Friends" star Matthew Perry, and boasted she supplied Hollywood VIPs, has been jailed for 15 years. Jasveen Sangha was o…Mostrar mais

🇦🇷 Argentine MPs approve bill to allow mining in glaciers Environmental activists protested outside the Argentine Congress before lawmakers approved an amendment to the so-called Glacier Law, which authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive glacier and permafrost areas

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🇱🇧 🇮🇱 🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Israel vowed more strikes against Hezbollah on Thursday, dismissing mounting international demands that the fragile truce between the United States and Iran in the Gulf be expanded to cover the war in Lebanon ➡️ u.afp.com/SE44

🇬🇧 🇳🇴 🇷🇺 Britain said on Thursday it had tracked and "seen off" three Russian submarines on an alleged month-long "covert operation" in Atlantic waters "north of the UK" near vital undersea cables and pipelines ➡️ u.afp.com/SE42

🇧🇷 Fire at Rio Olympic Velodrome damages roof Firefighters brought a blaze under control after it damaged part of the roof of the Olympic Velodrome in Rio de Janeiro.

⛳ Defending champion Rory McIlroy was set for an early start on Thursday as golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson made ceremonial tee shots to begin the 90th Masters. ➡️ u.afp.com/SE4M

🏎️ Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt after reports emerged that his long-time race engineer is set to leave Red Bull. ➡️ u.afp.com/SE4f

🚀 Artemis II astronauts reflect on mission with two days left The Artemis astronauts have been reflecting on their mission as they speed closer to Earth, saying they have barely started processing the extraordinary experience they have shared.

🚀 They took thousands of photographs and documented copious observations on their voyage around the Moon, but as they sped closer to home the Artemis astronauts say they have barely started processing the extraordinary experience they shared. ➡️ u.afp.com/SE4i

🐧 The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, according to the global authority on threatened wildlife. ➡️ u.afp.com/SE4U

🚀 NASA's science mission operations room for Artemis II A look inside the Science Mission Operations Room, located at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where scientists analyze materials sent by the Artemis II crew in real time.

🇺🇸 US President Donald Trump has bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc. ➡️ u.afp.com/SE43

🇰🇷 South Korean K-pop megastars BTS kick off their world tour on Thursday, riding the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul. ➡️ u.afp.com/SE4k

🇮🇱 🇱🇧 Calls are mounting for the ceasefire between the US and Iran to be extended to Israel's war with Hezbollah, after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed more than 200 people. ➡️ u.afp.com/SE44

🇺🇸 Poppies offer hope in fire-scarred Los Angeles When wild fires raged around Los Angeles last year, Rene Amy's home was razed to a pile of toxic ash. But his plot now shimmers with the California poppies he has sown throughout the wrecked town of Altadena as a symbol of hope…Mostrar mais

🇳🇵 Nepal's ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli offered a defiant message after he was released from custody following questioning over his alleged role in a deadly 2025 crackdown on protesters. ➡️ u.afp.com/SEZV

🇦🇷 Argentine MPs approve bill to allow mining in glaciers Environmental activists protested outside the Argentine Congress as lawmakers approved an amendment to the so-called Glacier Law, which authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive glacier and permafrost areas.

✈️ Buffeted by six weeks of war in the Middle East, airlines have scrambled to trim routes and costs as fuel bills explode and wary clients think twice about their travel plans, a situation that could persist even if a fragile truce holds. ➡️ u.afp.com/SEZ8

🇬🇧 Queen Elizabeth II's fashion takes centre stage at Buckingham Palace exhibition A new exhibition at Buckingham Palace pays tribute to the fashion of Queen Elizabeth II, in what is the largest display of her clothes ever mounted. The London exhibition runs until October 18 a…Mostrar mais

🇪🇺 European Union police force Europol said they had smashed a criminal gang smuggling Vietnamese people into Europe, with a final destination of Britain via small boats across the Channel. ➡️ u.afp.com/SEZm

🇹🇭 Escaped ostrich spotted sprinting down Thai highway A pet ostrich in Thailand was seen running down a busy highway after escaping its fenced enclosure at an animal-themed cafe, before being returned to its owner.

⛳ The world's top golfers are gearing up for a demanding test at Augusta National, where firm, fast conditions await in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters. ➡️ u.afp.com/SEZc

🇵🇰 Solar push helps Pakistan temper Gulf energy shock Across the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, rooftops are dotted with solar panels, a sign of the country's widespread adoption of the renewable energy source, which analysts say has cushioned it from the full impact of the Mid…Mostrar mais

🏇 The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in 1996, but he told AFP you have "to evolve or you die". ➡️ u.afp.com/SEkC

🇰🇭 Cambodia unveils statue for mine-sniffing hero rat Cambodia unveils a statue of the landmine-hunting rat, Magawa, the only rat ever awarded the PDSA Gold Medal for animal bravery.

🇰🇷 A wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea remained at large Thursday, authorities said, prompting a local school to close over safety concerns as the search continued. ➡️ u.afp.com/SEk3

🇳🇱 Couple marry in 'sustainable' wedding in Netherlands railway station Lara Peters and her husband Mathijs Dordregter have chosen a "sustainable" wedding, with one of the busiest railway stations in The Netherlands as the venue.

🇳🇬 Nigerians participate in Afro-Brazilian Fanti Carnival For generations, the Fanti Carnival has been a living bridge between Brazil and Africa, reflecting the legacy of Afro-Brazilian returnees who settled in Lagos centuries ago after the abolition of slavery in the Americas…Mostrar mais

🇯🇵 Geisha spectacle in Kyoto celebrates arrival of spring Against a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms, a group of geishas elegantly shuffle onto a stage in Japan's Kyoto city to begin a centuries-old performance celebrating the arrival of spring.

Ukraine lets private firms deploy air defences against Russian attacks in a bid to ease the burden on its military The plan -- involving state authorisation and integration into the air force coordination system -- has already attracted over a dozen companies u.afp.com/SEkJMostrar mais

Queen Elizabeth II's fashion takes centre stage at Buckingham Palace exhibition. The new exhibition pays tribute to the fashion of Queen Elizabeth II, in what is the largest display of her clothes ever mounted. The exhibition runs until October 18 and marks 100 years since the l…Mostrar mais

BREAKING Spain will reopen its embassy in Iran, which was closed in March due to the war, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares says, following the truce reached between the United States, Israel, and Iran

Search continues for a wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea. School closes over safety concerns as more than 300 people -- including firefighters, police officers and military troops -- take part in the search operation u.afp.com/SEk3

Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage. The production of shuttlecocks relies heavily on the supply of duck and goose feathers. One high-quality shuttlecock requires 16 carefully selected feathers u.afp.com/SbvP

Tehran residents relieved but divided by US-Iran truce u.afp.com/SbvG