Pope Leo is maintaining his regular schedule on Monday as he awaits surgery to remove a small growth found on one of his lungs, the Vatican said.

Security officials say there is a strong likelihood the threats could be carried out, as authorities order action.

Activists say US lawmakers must be held accountable for military assistance to Israel and investments in weapons manufacturers.

Twelve people were sent by the United States to Burundi in August under its programme to send foreign nationals to third countries, a Burundian security source has told AFP.

African regions have recorded the world’s fastest improvements in people’s ability to withstand and recover from disasters since 2023, according to a major global study.

South Africa has high rates of gun crime, including shootings related to local political rivalries.