Pope Leo has warned that democracy could drift into “majoritarian tyranny” if it is not rooted in moral values. He made the statement in a Vatican letter released on Tuesday, days after US President Donald Trump criticised him on social media. The first US-born pope was writing to a Vatican meeting on political power in […]
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Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on the night but were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League after losing 3-2 on aggregate. Barcelona started fast, with Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres scoring early to cancel out Atletico’s first-leg lead. But Ademola Lookman pulled one back for Atletico before half-time — a goal that proved enough
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Liverpool FC are out of the UEFA Champions League after a 2-0 home loss to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield, ending the tie 4-0 on aggregate. Liverpool needed a big comeback but could not find a goal across both legs. Ousmane Dembélé sealed the result with two second-half goals. He struck in the 72nd minute after
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday countered rumours about his health by doing jumping jacks and a short jog in front of journalists. The brief display took place outside his office, where the 68-year-old appeared in formal wear, including leather shoes and reading glasses. He used the moment to push back against claims that
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You have probably seen the videos. The lights. The surprise guests. The crowds losing their minds in the California desert. Coachella is not just a music festival. It has become the stage where music history gets written, year after year, since 1999. Some artists show up and do their job. They perform their songs, wave
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A Nigerian man has sparked debate after rejecting his wife’s family burial levy. The man, identified as Ebun, said his in-laws asked each son-in-law to pay ₦500,000 for the burial of his late father-in-law. He shared the story on X, explaining that the demand caused tension at home when he refused. “My wife has been
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A video circulating online shows a Nigerian woman who was allegedly caught stealing from a compound and beaten by residents. In the footage, the woman is seen being held tightly by residents after the alleged incident, with visible signs of assault. A popular Nigerian Pidgin phrase, “Your cup don full,” is repeatedly heard, suggesting she
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Péter Magyar has won Hungary’s election, ending 16 years of rule by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a Trump-backed leader who conceded defeat after early results showed his party trailing. Orbán called the result “painful but unambiguous.” “We have not been entrusted with the responsibility and opportunity to govern,” he said. “I congratulated the winning party.”
Teenage Australian sprinter Gout Gout has set a new world Under-20 record in the 200 metres. He ran 19.67 seconds to win the race at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney on Sunday. The 18-year-old also became the first Australian to legally break the 20-second mark in the event. He achieved the feat at Sydney
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Pope Leo XIV has begun an 11-day visit to Africa, his longest foreign trip since becoming pope, but Nigeria is not included on the itinerary. The journey started on April 13 and will take him across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. The Vatican says the tour covers more than 11,000 miles and includes eight
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