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Protesters throw powder on Tower Bridge during London Marathon

Two pro-Palestinian demonstrators threw red powder in the air – just moments before leading runners in the London Marathon raced past.

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – Some in Taiwan are watching with growing unease as the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new leader following the death of Pope Francis. The Holy See is the only European state that maintains diplomatic relations with Taipei, but some fear the growing ties between the Vatican and Beijing could change things.
Taiwan is home to fewer than 300,000 Catholics. By contrast, estimates put the number of Catholics in communist China at anywhere between eight and 12 million, with another 390,000 in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. Despite these figures, the Holy See continues to recognize Taiwan as the sole “China.”
After Pope Francis’ death, Taiwan’s President William Lai quickly said he planned to attend the funeral. A short time later, however, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that former Vice President and devout Catholic Chen Chien-jen will be Taiwan’s envoy.
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Use of toilets at work, in shops and hospitals should be based on biological sex, says watchdog

Interim guidance has now issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission because “many people have questions” about a recent Supreme Court judgment and “what it means for them”.

Pictures of Pope Francis’s tomb released as it opens to the public in Rome basilica

Francis, who shunned much of the pomp and privilege of the papacy, asked to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore – rather than at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis's tomb inside Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Pic: AP

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A single white rose left on the tomb. Pic: Vatican

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People line up to pay their respects at the tomb of Pope Francis. Pic: AP

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Breaking with tradition, Pope Francis was laid to rest outside the Vatican. Pic: AP

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Pope Francis in 2015. Pic: AP

Kemi Badenoch does not rule out local coalitions with Reform after Thursday’s council elections

The Tory leader says councillors must do “what is right for their communities” – but shuts down talk of a national deal with Nigel Farage.

A driver plowed a car into a crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday night, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than two dozen others, authorities said Sunday.
Police say the victims who were killed ranged in age from 5 to 65.
A man driving a black Audi SUV rammed into people attending the Lapu Lapu Day block party shortly after 8 p.m., the Vancouver Police Department said.
Police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, of Vancouver, who was arrested at the scene. Police ruled out terrorism in the ramming, saying that the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
SKYROCKETING ANTISEMITISM IN CANADA SPARKS CONCERN FOR COUNTRY'S JEWS AHEAD OF ELECTION
“The person we have in custody does have a significant history of interactions with police and health care professionals related to mental health,” Vancouver Police Interim Chief Steve Rai told a news conference.
Police say Lo is facing eight counts of second-degree murder, has appear..

Eleven killed, including five-year-old child, after vehicle drives into crowd at street festival in Vancouver

A 30-year-old suspect has been arrested – with police saying they are confident it was “not an act of terrorism”. Dozens of people have been injured, with some said to be in a serious condition.
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Police examine a black car at the scene. Pic: Rich Lam/The Canadian Press via AP

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A Filipino street festival was taking place at the time. Pic: Rich Lam/The Canadian Press via AP

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Trump faces awkward reckoning 100 days into the job – notwithstanding his dreams of being King of America

Rather than a “hallmark holiday”, the view from 100 days has become an important report card for US presidents. Donald Trump is keen to celebrate.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt during a 'fireside chat' on 12 November, 1937. Pic: AP

FIFA issues warning after Sky News finds 2026 World Cup tickets on sale for up to £46,000

Sky News found Vivid Seats – which was reported to sell tickets overseas for Chelsea matches at inflated prices – has listings for matches throughout the World Cup despite not yet being officially on sale.
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