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Pope Leo XIV speaking in Cameroon during his Africa visit
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Pope Tells Africans: Stay Home

Pope Leo XIV used a stop in Cameroon to urge young Africans to build their own countries instead of chasing a better future abroad. His remarks touched a raw nerve in the migration debate, where slogans usually arrive faster than solutions.
Druzhba oil pipeline discussion linking Hungary, Ukraine, and EU politics
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Hungary’s Pipeline Fight Heats Up

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Ukraine says repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline could finish by the end of April, while Hungary’s incoming government is urging a quick restart. The politics around energy, as usual, are doing what politics does best: making fuel sound like a moral test.
Trump and CNN branding over an Iran-related news graphic
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Trump, CNN Clash Over Iran

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Trump says CNN ran a false Iran ceasefire headline from a shaky source, then demanded a correction. CNN says the statement came from Iranian officials, which is a neat reminder that the internet can turn confusion into a global sport.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaking at a public event about Iran and regional security
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Saudi Prince Blasts Obama’s Iran Cash

Mohammed bin Salman reportedly said Iran turned a huge pile of sanctions relief into missiles, drones, and proxy forces instead of public works. The remarks add fresh heat to an old fight over Obama-era Iran policy.
European Parliament building in Brussels during a migration policy debate
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Europe Hits Reverse on Migration

The European Parliament has approved a tougher deportation plan that speeds up removals of irregular migrants and gives member states more room to act. Supporters call it overdue; critics say Brussels is trading away its humanitarian image.
Rubble from an explosion site near Rome
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Rome Blast Kills Two

Italian police say an explosion outside Rome killed two people while they were assembling a homemade bomb. Investigators believe the pair were linked to anarchist circles and may have been planning an attack.