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In his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address, Francis called for the release of Israeli hostages while also urging an end to the military campaign in Gaza.

Despite its bravado in public, the Kremlin has indicated its interest in striking a deal to halt the war — so long as it could still declare victory.

After a gunman killed 14 people and wounded 25 others, the Czech Republic canceled sporting events and declared Saturday a day of national mourning.

The sit-in shut down Poland’s main public news station, a possible harbinger of battles to come as the party voted out of power tries to keep its grip on state institutions.

Icelanders had been girding for an eruption. When it happened, they wanted to see it.

For two consecutive nights, the Gyeongbokgung palace was spray-painted, in a country where such brazen vandalism is rare.

A church official said the blessings amounted to “a real development” that nevertheless did not amend “the traditional doctrine of the church about marriage.”

The ruling was a major victory for the royal in his long-running campaign against media intrusion into his life — and a blow to Britain’s tabloid press.

In a country already bristling with armed soldiers and reservists, a new sense of insecurity is pushing civilians to seek more personal weapons.

The Russian leader, in his annual news conference, said he was open to peace talks but showed no hint of compromise. “Peace will come when we achieve our goals,” he said.