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Conclave votes for the next pope
We're live from the Vatican where cardinals have gathered to elect a new pope
New pope is elected
White smoke emerges from the chimney in the Vatican - a new pope has been elected
2025/05/08 17:06 GMT
BBC OS gives a vibrant of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
The new Pope gets to work
Mark Lowen reports live from the Vatican on reaction to Pope Leo XIV's first mass
Pope Leo XIV delivers his first sermon
Pope Leo XIV has called for the Catholic Church to "desperately" counter a lack of faith
Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding
The group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey
Hamas release Israeli-American hostage
Edan Alexander has been transferred to Israeli forces in Gaza.
US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal
US President Trump is meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
UN: Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war'
The head of UNRWA says blocking food deliveries to Gaza is a war crime
Medics say dozens killed in Gaza airstrikes
Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least 80.
Syrians react to US decision to lift sanctions
We speak to Syrians who react to news about the US lifting sanctions on their country
Zelensky: Russia 'not serious' about talks
Talks between Ukrainian and Russian teams were scheduled for Istanbul on Thursday
Uncertainty over Russia-Ukraine talks
President Zelensky says Russia is "not serious" about negotations
Another wave of Israeli strikes on Gaza
We have the latest on the Israeli attacks in northern Gaza
Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner exchange
Both nations to swap 1,000 prisoners after the first face-to-face talks in three years.
Israel to allow 'minimal' aid into Gaza
An 11-week blockade of Gaza has brought the territory to the brink of famine
Trump and Putin phone call on Ukraine
We have the latest on the phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump
More aid trucks to arrive in Gaza
The UN says Israel has given permission for around 100 aid lorries to enter Gaza
UK, and Canada demand Israel changes course
In a t statement, the three countries warn of "further concrete actions in response."
Gazans wait for aid
UN says its teams have not yet been able to distribute aid
Trump hosting South African president
South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is at the White House to meet Donald Trump
Two Israeli embassy staff killed in Washington DC shooting
A suspect is in custody after the shooting at an event at the Capital Jewish Museum
Suspect in custody after Washington DC shooting
Two Israeli embassy staff have been shot dead after an event at the Capital Jewish Museum
Trump threatens tariffs on EU goods
The announcement marks an escalation of Trump's trade war with the EU
Harvard sues Trump istration
Donald Trump’s istration blocked Havard from enrolling international students
