Europe

UK sanctions directors of oil trading group over Russian ties

Ukraine says Russia hit 8 settlements 220 times during ceasefire

Trump officials seek to bring first white South African refugees to US next week, NYT reports

Trump met Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer on Thursday, Axios reports

Taiwan president congratulates Pope Leo, more low key reaction from China

China, Russia vow to strengthen cooperation on international law matters, state media reports

'For us, the Pope is Peruvian': Andean nation cheers election of Pope Leo XIV

Pope who? Election of first US pontiff stuns St. Peter's crowd

Russia and China mark victory in WW2 as Ukraine war grinds on

Gaza's Christians confident new Pope will give importance to enclave's peace

Zelenskiy says 30-day ceasefire would be 'real indicator' of movement towards peace

Factbox-'I still consider myself a missionary' - Pope Leo XIV in past interviews

Merz assures Zelenskiy his government can be relied upon for support