World leaders have congratulated the first American pope - Chicago-born Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV.
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25:07
Conclave continues after unsuccesful ballot
Cardinals in the Vatican will continuing voting for a new Pope, after their first attempt to elect the next Pontiff was unsuccessful.
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25:28
India launches strikes on Pakistan
Indian missile strikes hit nine sites in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir, killing eight and injuring 35, in major escalating tensions on the subcontinent.
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25:25
Mushroom lunch survivor testifies
The only guest left alive after the fatal mushroom lunch takes the stand in Victoria's triple murder trial.
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25:31
Coalition 'blood-bath' sparks soul searching
The Coalition has been left reeling without a leader after a major election defeat on the weekend.
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