Monthly Archives: Aprile 2025

Why Pope’s death leaves Argentines ‘orphaned’ in more ways than one

Pope Francis was a source of pride for Argentina - but his failure to visit was a disappointment for many.

Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?

The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

Canada’s top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda

Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are at the forefront Canada's federal election.

Watch: The world mourns the death of Pope Francis

From mourners outside the Vatican to world leaders, tributes poured for Pope Francis who died aged 88.

Pope Francis’ last public appearance on Easter Sunday

The pontiff's last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.

China races robots against humans in Beijing half marathon

The Yizhuang half marathon is the first time robots have raced against humans over such a distance.

One dead after protests against KFC branches in Pakistan

Protesters, angry at the war in Gaza, have claimed KFC is a symbol of the United States and its ally Israel.

Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop

Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away.

Israeli troops will remain in Gaza ‘security zones’ after war, minister says

Israel Katz said Israel would continue its six-week blockade of all supplies, despite the UN warning of "devastating" consequences.

Viral videos claim luxury bags are made in China, is it true?

Viral TikTok videos from Chinese manufacturers claim that luxury brands are making their products in China. BBC Verify's Jake Horton looks into the truth behind the claims, and what we know about how luxury goods are made.

US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO

The Geneva-based institution says American tariffs will send international trade into reverse.

US government sues Maine over refusing to ban transgender athletes

The suit comes after a public spat between the state's governor and Donald Trump over transgender women competing in sports.

Trump administration seeks criminal prosecution of New York attorney general

Federal housing officials accused Letitia James, who won a real estate case against Trump in 2023, of mortgage fraud.

Millions watch as Swedish elk begin annual migration

Millions of people have tuned in to watch moose on the move in northern Sweden over the past six years.

EU names seven countries as safe in plan to fast-track migrant returns

Citizens from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia would all have their claims fast-tracked.

Detained activist suspected US immigration interview was a trap

Mohsen Mahdawi, a former protest leader, was arrested after showing up to the appointment in Vermont.

Nvidia shares plunge amid $5.5bn hit over export rules to China

The chip manufacturing giant will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China.

WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty

The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.

French row with Algeria escalates further with tit-for-tat expulsions

France recalls its ambassador to Algeria and orders 12 Algerian diplomats to leave as tensions continue to rise.
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