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Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'
May 23, 2026 - World 
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday greeted one by one families who lost loved ones to illegal toxic dumping in an area near Naples, tied to a multi-billion criminal racket run by the mafia.
France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts
May 23, 2026 - World
France on Saturday banned Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his "unspeakable" behavior targeting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force.
Côte d’Ivoire wary of jihadist threat in north 10 years on from major attack
May 23, 2026 - World 
Threat of jihadism continues to lurk along borders with Mali and Burkina FasoThese days, when she is not organising the annual International Day of Reggae celebrations in Côte d’Ivoire, Rose Ebirim picks up litter scattered on the beach in the historic port town of Grand Bassam, 25 miles east of Abidjan. Both activities have become a form of therapy since the time she saw someone die.“13 March 2016 was a Black Sunday for me,” she said. Continue reading...
Tens of thousands rally in Serbia against authoritarian President Vucic
May 23, 2026 - World
Tens of thousands of people joined a rally on Saturday called by Serbia 's protesting university students despite efforts by the government of authoritarian President Aleksandar Vucic to curb mass demonstrations that shook his hard-line rule last year.
EXCLUSIVE: U.S., Iran to announce draft of peace deal within 24 hours
May 23, 2026 - World
The U.S. and Iran are expected to announce the finalization of a draft proposal of a peace deal to end the fighting on all fronts by Sunday afternoon, a source close to the negotiations told The Washington Times.
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