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La voix bienvenue du pape Léon XIV

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-20T08:15:09+00:00

Au cours de son voyage en Afrique, le souverain pontife a montré qu’il ne souhaitait pas s’enfermer dans un duel superficiel et vain avec Donald Trump. Il a usé de sa liberté de parole pour rappeler les convictions de l’Eglise catholique et la force d’un pouvoir spirituel en surplomb du temporel.

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Need for AI-ready datasets will shake-up the job ecosystem in India: S&P Global executive

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T08:14:29+00:00

There’s also a focus on responsible use of AI and ensuring customers understand AI deployment. We label our products very clearly because ours is a business of selling trusted data and research and we want to retain trust, says Saugata Saha

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Pro-Russian Rumen Radev on course for runaway victory in Bulgarian elections

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T08:11:55+00:00

Stronger-than-expected win for former president could end years of weak coalition governmentsThe pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev is on course for a runaway victory in Bulgaria’s election, official results show, potentially ending years of weak coalition governments and sidelining long-dominant political forces.The performance, surpassing opinion polls, is one of the strongest results by a single party in a generation and may end, for now, the instability that led to eight elections in five years. Continue reading...

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Rebel Wilson accused in court of trying to paint actor as ‘money grabbing opportunist’ as defamation trial begins

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T08:11:52+00:00

Wilson denies allegations made by Charlotte MacInnes, who she claims told her about uncomfortable situation with producerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRebel Wilson has been accused in court of hiring a private investigator and having false information published online in order to paint another actor as a “money grabbing opportunist” who withdrew a sexual harassment allegation for financial gain.But lawyers for Wilson insist that the harassment complaint was only withdrawn when Charlotte MacInnes – the star of he

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Andrew Lloyd Webber confessa: “Ero un alcolista, ho rischiato di distruggermi”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-04-20T08:07:16+00:00

Il compositore di musical come “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “Evita” e “Il Fantasma dell’Opera” racconta la dipendenza tenuta nascosta per anni, la svolta dopo le cure e il dolore per la morte del figlio Nicholas. Ora sta lavorando a una nuova opera sul furto della Gioconda

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Au Canada, la poste sonne la fin de la livraison à domicile

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-20T08:00:07+00:00

Confrontée à de graves difficultés financières, la poste canadienne engage une refonte de son modèle et va mettre un terme à la livraison du courrier à domicile.

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Trustpilot hosts reviews of illegal casinos, raising concern among MPs

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T08:00:06+00:00

Reviews website features pages praising unlicensed sites’ supposed qualities as if they were legitimate businessesTrustpilot, the reviews website that offers to “find a company you can trust”, is hosting ratings of illegal casinos, raising concerns in Westminster about the potential risks posed to consumers.Unlicensed casino operators linked to financial harm, addiction and even suicide have flooded the UK market in recent years, often targeting people who are trying to limit their gambling by “self-excluding” from licensed operators. Continue reading...

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Naming Mandelson as ambassador before vetting was mistake, minister says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T07:57:57+00:00

Douglas Alexander says lessons need to be learned but he expects Keir Starmer will continue as PMIt was a mistake to announce Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US before he was security vetted for the role, one of Keir Starmer’s senior ministers has said before the prime minister’s statement to MPs about the scandal.With Starmer aiming to explain to the Commons on Monday afternoon why he did not know the Foreign Office had overruled a decision to refuse Mandelson vetting, some senior government figures believe the coming week could decide whether or not he remains in No 10. Continu

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En Afrique, Léon XIV s’affirme face à Donald Trump et lors de sa visite à quatre pays

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-20T07:57:35+00:00

Très discret depuis son élection il y a un an, le chef de l’Eglise catholique s’est montré incisif après les déclarations belliqueuses du président américain et direct envers les dirigeants africains sur la corruption, la démocratie et l’exploitation des ressources.

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Léon XIV s’affirme face à Donald Trump et lors de sa visite en Afrique

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-20T07:57:35+00:00

Très discret depuis son élection il y a un an, le chef de l’Eglise catholique s’est montré incisif après les déclarations belliqueuses du président américain et direct envers les dirigeants africains sur la corruption, la démocratie et l’exploitation des ressources.

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Eurosceptic Radev poised for majority in Bulgarian election – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T07:56:56+00:00

Former president looks likely to take power following eighth election in five yearsBulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev – an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia – on Sunday hailed a “victory of hope” after his formation topped the eighth parliamentary elections in five years.Projections from polling agencies put his Progressive Bulgaria (PB) grouping at 44%, which would give him an absolute majority of at least 129 seats in the 240-seat parliament. Continue reading...

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Окупанти намагалися вбити радника міністра оборони "Флеша"

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-20T07:55:36+00:00

У ніч на понеділок, 20 квітня, росіяни намагалися вбити радника міністра оборони України Сергія "Флеша" Бескрестнова. Керуваний реактивний "Шахед" врізався у стіну його будинку. "Будинку у мене більше...

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Rumen Radev wins Bulgarian Parliamentary election

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-04-20T07:47:42+00:00

With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in the Bulgarian parliament.

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Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-04-20T07:47:42+00:00

With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.

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Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay-Sangeetha divorce case adjourned to June 15

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-20T07:46:57+00:00

The case, filed in February 2026, has now been postponed for the second time, drawing public attention due to its high-profile nature and allegations made in the petition

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Trucking industry celebrates Fair Work fuel payment win – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-20T07:44:44+00:00

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTreasurer says capital gains changes and other tax reform still under considerationSticking with the budget, Chalmers said the government hasn’t made any decisions on capital gains tax reform.We haven’t taken any decisions on those policies, whether the specific ones you mentioned [or others].There’s more work to do on our options for tax reform in this budget.The savings package won’t be exactly the same as what we would have been contemplating over the summer, but it will be a substantial savings package.When w

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