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End of an Era: Pope Francis Passes Away at 88 – A Legacy That Changed the World

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The world just lost one of its most iconic spiritual leaders — Pope Francis, who peacefully passed away on April 21 at his humble Vatican home, Casa Santa Marta, after bravely battling illness, including a tough case of double pneumonia. But wait — this isn’t just any pope. This was the Pope who shook things up in the most compassionate way possible. From championing the poor, to fighting for the planet, to building bridges between religions. Leaders everywhere are sending heartfelt tributes. Even King Charles got emotional, recalling their final meeting just weeks ago. Mark your calendars — his funeral will take place this Saturday at 0800 GMT, and the whole world will be watching.

Things just got intense in the Middle East — again! Tensions Erupt : Gaza Under Fire as Conflict Boils Over

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An Israeli airstrike sparked a devastating blaze in a Gaza home, tragically claiming the lives of 11 people, sending shockwaves through the region. Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get worse, reports came flooding in — Israeli settlers stormed the sacred Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, lighting the fuse on an already volatile situation. The world? Watching closely — and not calmly. This isn’t just another chapter in the conflict; it’s a major flare-up that’s setting off alarms globally. Politicians are scrambling, protests are rising, and emotions are running sky high.

Klaus Schwab Drops the Mic After 50+ Years! Big moment alert!

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Klaus Schwab — the OG of Davos and founder of the World Economic Forum — just stepped down at 87 after over five decades of steering the global power convo. From snow-capped Swiss summits to shaking hands with the planet’s elite — Schwab made WEF the place to be. Who’s next? For now, Vice Chair Peter Brabeck-Letmathe holds the reins while the hunt for a new global stage boss begins.

Tariffs & Talks: Global Trade Gets Spicy!

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Boom! The U.S. just dropped major tariffs, shaking up global trade vibes. The WTO’s throwing warning signs — trade could dip by 0.2%, maybe even 1.5% if this escalates. Meanwhile, across the pond, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on a mission in Washington, waving the free trade flag and telling the U.S.: “Hands off our cars and steel!” It’s drama, diplomacy, and dollar signs — all in one global showdown.

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