Who will be the next Pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest Several names are in the fray as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis' successor.
At least five killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir The region's chief minister said the attack was "much larger than anything we've seen directed at civilians in recent years".
Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 91 He was known for gigantic and often controversial monuments, including some taller than the Statue of Liberty.
Pope's funeral to take place on Saturday, says Vatican Ahead of the funeral, the pontiff's body will lie in St Peter's basilica from Wednesday.
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.
Burkina Faso army says it foiled 'major' coup plot The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.
Man missing after rare shark attack in Israel Footage posted online shows a swimmer flailing in the distance as beachgoers yell in shock.
Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa? As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church faces a critical moment in choosing its next spiritual leader.
Modi, Vance praise progress in trade talks as higher tariffs loom US Vice-President JD Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India with his wife and three children.
China executes man who stabbed Japanese school boy Zhong Changchun was sentenced to death in January for attacking the boy who later died of his injuries.
Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine The Russian president's proposal is the first signal of bilateral talks since the early days of the war.
