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Pope Francis apologises over reported homophobic slur
Pope Francis has apologised following reports that he used extremely derogatory language towards gay men. A statement from the Vatican said the Pope did not
Far right eyes vote surge and ditches German AfD
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Judge halts auction of Elvis Presley’s home
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Several dead in Iowa as storms batter Midwest
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Israeli hostage’s family hopes video is reminder of need for deal
46 minutes ago Lucy Manning,Special Correspondent, BBC News Hostages and Missing Families Forum Naama, 19, was among seven young female conscripts taken hostage by Hamas
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Families of Uvalde victims reach $2m settlement with city
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