Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms
Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities
Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sinn Féin ard fheis: Mary Lou McDonald plots path to power in Ireland
Mary Lou McDonald's conference speech in Athlone comes ahead of a big year for the party.
1970-01-01 08:00
Macron condemns rising antisemitism and Israeli bombing of civilians
The French leader tells the BBC's Katya Adler a Gaza ceasefire is urgently needed and rising antisemitism must be beaten.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fagradalsfjall: Iceland declares emergency over volcano eruption concerns
Thousands are asked to evacuate from a town in the southwest over fears magma has spread underground.
1970-01-01 08:00
Actors' deal includes pay rises and intimacy co-ordinators, union says
The US actors' union says its national board has voted to back the agreement with Hollywood studios.
1970-01-01 08:00
Earthshot Prize: Asia leads the way in quest to repair planet
Winners each awarded $1.2m at environmental awards founded by Prince William, and held in Asia for the first time.
1970-01-01 08:00
Translators for German UN troops in Mali fear Taliban-style fate
Interpreters for German soldiers say they will be the target of jihadists after the UN soon leaves.
1970-01-01 08:00
US presidential election 2024: Joe Biden's Democratic challengers
President Biden is running for re-election next year, but voters are not eager to re-nominate him.
1970-01-01 08:00
Eric Adams: FBI seize NYC mayor's phones in fundraising investigation
His campaign says devices, believed to be two iPhones and an iPad, were taken by agents on Monday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Macron calls on Israel to stop killing Gaza's women and babies
In an exclusive BBC interview, the French president said a ceasefire would be in Israel's interest.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gucci and Moschino designer Davide Renne dies aged 46
Davide Renne, ex-head of women's wear at Gucci, joined Moschino as creative director just nine days ago.
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