Historic first for Catholic Church as Pope Francis appoints nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to top Vatican role

Pope Francis has appointed the first woman to head a major Vatican office as he tries to bring more female ­influence into the leadership of the Catholic Church.

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Three Israelis killed in gun attack on bus in West Bank

Three Israelis were killed yesterday and several injured in a shooting attack on a car and bus near the settlement of Kedumim in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israel&s national ambulance service Magen David Adom (MDA) said.

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Austria&s far-right leader given mandate to form new government

The leader of Austria&s Freedom Party received a mandate to form a new government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II if he succeeds.

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Playing classical music will drive away drug dealers, police officer tells London residents

A police officer advised residents in London terrorised by drug dealers that playing classical music out loud would drive them away.

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Donald Trump&s presidential win made official on anniversary of attack on US Capitol

Exactly four years after a mob of Donald Trump&s supporters perpetrated the worst attack on the US Capitol since Major General Robert Ross ordered British soldiers to set it ablaze more than two centuries before, US vice-president Kamala Harris presided over a joint session of Congress to give Trump the peaceful transfer of power she was denied after the 2020 election.

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Mayor wants review of New Orleans& security plans ahead of Super Bowl

A terror attack in New Orleans has left the city&s mayor searching for expert security advice ahead of next month&s Super Bowl.

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