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Pope Leo XIV Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States. Personal Birth date: September 14, 1955 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Robert Francis Prevost Father: Louis Prevost, school superintendent Mother: Mildred Martínez Prevost, librarian Education: Villanova University, B.S. in mathematics, 1977;

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Colombian model’s murder, just days after Mexican influencer shot on live stream, sparks condemnation of femicide

By Jessie Yeung, Marlon Sorto and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The murder of a 22-year-old model and influencer in Colombia has sent shock waves through the country and drawn parallels to the killing of a Mexican influencer last week, highlighting the high rates of femicide in Latin America. Maria Jose Estupinan, a university student

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Bucharest Mayor and independent presidential candidate Nicusor Dan and his wife Mirabela Gradinaru are seen after voting at a polling station in Fagaras

Romania’s pro-EU candidate unexpectedly beats hard-right rival to win presidential election

By Mitchell McCluskey and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Romania’s pro-European Union, centrist presidential candidate Nicușor Dan won the country’s election Sunday, defeating his ultranationalist rival in a shocking upset. With 100% of the votes counted, the centrist candidate won nearly 54% of the ballots cast, a clear win over hard-right candidate George Simion, who

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Palestinians wait to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen

Head of controversial new Gaza aid group says he won’t be part of displacing Palestinians, urges UN to participate in plan

CNN By Jeremy Diamond, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — Israel has agreed to allow some food into Gaza before a newly-approved mechanism for aid deliveries is up and running later this month, the head of the newly established Gaza Humanitarian Foundation told CNN. Jake Wood, the foundation’s executive director, said he did not yet

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Three Iranian nationals appear in court in the UK charged with national security offenses

By Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — Three Iranian nationals have appeared in court after police in the UK charged them with national security offenses following a counter-terror investigation. The three men, arrested on Saturday, 3 May, have been charged with “engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service,” namely Iran, between 14 August

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Palestinians in the Gaza Strip flee with their possessions following intensified Israeli military attacks on May 16. The Israeli military says it has launched the first stages of a new major offensive in Gaza.

Israel launches major new offensive in Gaza as UN calls the situation for Palestinians ‘beyond inhumane’

By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Jeremy Diamond, Ibrahim Dahman and Eyad Kourdi (CNN) — Israel has launched a major new offensive in Gaza aimed at destroying Hamas and freeing hostages, sparking condemnation from the United Nations and aid organizations who warn civilians are bearing the brunt of the expanded assault. More than 150 people have been killed

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