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There is a long list of demands in the new pope's in-tray, ranging from the position of women in the church to the ongoing fight against sexual abuse and restoring papal finances.

The Vatican has announced the first ever US leader of the Catholic Church - Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

India will respond to any escalation from Pakistan "proportionally and in exactly the same light", the country's high commissioner has told Sky News.

Vladimir Putin's welcoming remarks to Xi Jinping appear to have been a carefully crafted barb aimed at Ukraine and its allies, to make the Chinese president's visit to Moscow sting even more.

Donald Trump has a soft spot for military spectacles and autocrats.

India's airstrikes on Pakistani-controlled Kashmir after last month's deadly militant attack on the Indian-administered side of the disputed region have raised fears of a dangerous escalation in the conflict.

Tottenham will face Manchester United in the Europa League final later this month – giving Ange Postecoglou's side the chance to break their 17-year trophy drought.

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a three-day ceasefire which was declared by Vladimir Putin last week and came into effect on Thursday.

Pope Leo will lead his first holy mass as pontiff this morning - after already paying a surprise visit to see staff at his former residence.

US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the new pope.