Cardinals mull Pope Francis’ replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests “holy smoke”
Rome β It’s been called “holy smoke.” And it’s color coded. Black and white plumes puffed from canisters over the…
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Kemi Badenoch ‘confident’ she will lead Tories into next election – despite local results | Politics News
Kemi Badenoch has said she is “confident” she will lead the Conservatives into the next election despite the party suffering…
Sir Keir Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Lucy Powell despite grooming gangs remarks | Politics News
Sir Keir Starmer has full confidence in Commons leader Lucy Powell despite her controversial comments on the grooming gangs scandal,…
When will the 2025 conclave bring a new pope? Here’s how long it’s taken to see white smoke in the past
This week, 133 Catholic cardinal electors will choose a new pope in a secretive, centuries-old ritual called a conclave. On…
Reduced tariffs on whisky and gin as UK and India strike ‘historic’ trade deal | Politics News
The UK and India have struck a n “ambitious” trade deal that will slash tariffs on products such as whisky…
Ministers to crack down on visas from nationalities ‘most likely to overstay and claim asylum’ | Politics News
The government is set to announce plans to restrict work and study visa applications from particular nationalities that are most…
Hispanic shoppers are spending less on groceries, pressuring companies
Miami, Hialeah Gardens, Florida, Walmart Supercenter, checkout line cashier, customers paying. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images…
Wagatha Christie: Vardy must pay Rooney at least Β£1.4m in legal costs, judge rules | UK News
A judge has ordered Rebekah Vardy to pay Coleen Rooney at least Β£1.4m in legal costs after the latter won…
Radiohead star Jonny Greenwood hits out at ‘censorship’ and ‘intimidation’ after shows cancelled following ‘credible threats’ | Ents & Arts News
A member of rock band Radiohead has hit out at “censorship” and “intimidation” after shows he was due to play…
Colombia arrests over 200 suspected members of cartel accused of paying recruits $3,500 for “dead police officers”
Colombian authorities said Monday they had captured more than 200 members of the country’s biggest drug cartel, which is accused…