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Pope Francis's death came just a day after he delighted the crowds of worshippers at the Vatican on Easter Sunday with an appearance on the balcony at Saint Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis Has Died Aged 88, Vatican Confirms

The Argentine pontiff, leader of the Catholic Church since March 2013, spent 38 days being treated for double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital before seeming to recover and leaving the facility on March 23. His death came just a day after he delighted the crowds of worshippers at the Vatican on Easter Sunday with an appearance on the balcony at Saint Peter's Basilica.

Federal Election 2025: Early Voting Opens April 22 Across Australia
During the Australian federal election, voters will elect all 150 members of the House of Representatives and 40 of the 76 Senate seats.
Promotions Tied To Office Attendance? Return-To-Work Push Splits Australian Workforce
As businesses push for a return to pre-pandemic norms, some leaders are using promotion prospects as a softer incentive to encourage in-office attendance.
China Slams 'Appeasement' Of US As Nations Rush To Secure Trade Deals
China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, vowing countermeasures against those who "appease" Washington in the blistering tariff war as its neighbours rush to secure favourable terms from the White House.

Gold Hits Record, Dollar Drops As Tariff Fears Dampen Sentiment

Gold prices hit a fresh record Monday while the dollar weakened further and stocks were mixed amid worries about Donald Trump's tariff blitz and bubbling row with the Federal Reserve.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Russia Resumes Attacks On Ukraine After Easter Truce

Russia launched a wave of aerial attacks at Ukraine on Monday in an abrupt end to a fragile 30-hour Easter truce between the two sides.

Economy in Focus

Taxes On Super Rich And Tech Giants Stall Under Trump
Global tax plans targeting billionaires and multinational companies are running aground, with the United States torpedoing reforms under President Donald Trump.
World Economy Likely To Avoid Recession Despite Tariffs: IMF Chief
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Google Has Illegal Monopoly In Ad Tech, US Judge Rules

A US judge on Thursday ruled that Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, in a legal blow that could rattle the tech giant's revenue engine.