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Pope Leo XIV arrives in France on first apostolic visit in 18 years

President Emmanuel Macron greeted the 71-year-old pope on the tarmac, as he marked the first official trip by a head of the Vatican since Pope Benedict XVI in September 2008.

Pope Leo XIV arrives in France on first apostolic visit in 18 years

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King Misuzulu expresses disappointed over failures to protect women

King kaZwelithini says he's disappointed that men are failing to protect women and children

  • King Misuzulu kaZwelithini expresses disappointment over failures to protect women and children.
  • He emphasized commitment to fight against gender-based violence during Shaka Day celebration.
  • KwaZulu-Natal Premier urges king to intervene against rising incidents of gender-based violence.

Finland and Sweden scramble Quick Reaction Alert jets to intercept Russian aircraft

European countries have been on high alert for any Russian interference, with fears that Moscow could target Kyiv's Western backers as the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine drags on into its fifth year.

  • Finland and Sweden activated QRA jets to intercept Russian aircraft.
  • Russian fleet included Tu-134, MiG-31, and Su-30 fighters.
  • Tensions escalated since Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion.

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