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  • Pope Benedict XVI’s health is deteriorating.

    Pope Benedict XVI’s health is deteriorating.

    The Vatican said on Wednesday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s health has gotten worse as a result of his advanced age and that his condition is being closely watched by medical professionals. Pope Francis, who earlier on Wednesday requested prayers for Benedict from the faithful, visited the monastery where the retired pontiff has resided since…

  • The president of Peru is impeached and taken into custody.

    The president of Peru is impeached and taken into custody.

    According to a source with knowledge of the situation, President Pedro Castillo of Peru has been taken into custody by police in Lima after lawmakers decided to remove Castillo from office on a turbulent day for the South American country. Dina Boluarte, the vice president, is set to be sworn in as the future president…

  • Portugal vs Ghana Match Highlights

    Portugal vs Ghana Match Highlights

    FIFA tribunal calls Ronaldo’s pen choice “brilliant” FIFA’s expert World Cup assessors called Cristiano Ronaldo’s disputed penalty for Portugal’s 3-2 triumph against Ghana “brilliant.” Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups after scoring a penalty he earned when hauled down by Ghana’s Mohammed Salisu. Ghana coach Otto Addo called it…

  • Russian court upholds Brittney Griner’s 9-year prison sentence

    Russian court upholds Brittney Griner’s 9-year prison sentence

    Following a court case that a White House official termed a “sham,” a Russian court upheld Brittney Griner’s 9-year sentence to a Russian correctional colony on Tuesday. In February, Griner was detained in a Moscow airport after officials found cannabis oil and vape cartridges in her luggage. However, it took until March for news of…

  • As the Party Congress comes to an end, former Chinese leader Hu Jintao was unceremoniously forced out of the room.

    As the Party Congress comes to an end, former Chinese leader Hu Jintao was unceremoniously forced out of the room.

    Hu Jintao, the former premier of China, was unceremoniously escorted out of the Communist Party Congress’ closing ceremony on Saturday. It was a dramatic moment in an otherwise carefully staged occasion. Video of the meeting reveals that Hu, 79, was approached by a staff member as he was prominently placed at the front table in…