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Pope Francis's body was placed in an open coffin before its removal to lie in state in the Vatican

Pope Francis's funeral set for Saturday, world leaders expected to attend

22 April 2025

Bluesky social network says it will proactively verify who it behind accounts that be blue check marks of authenticity to bolster trust in the platform that challenges X, formerly Twitter

X rival Bluesky adds blue checks for trusted accounts

22 April 2025

The flag of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) raised on a welcome arch in Lashio on April 9

Myanmar rebels prepare to hand key city back to junta, China says

22 April 2025

Trump's war against universities has seen him threaten to cut federal funding over policies meant to encourage diversity among students and staff

US universities issue letter condemning Trump's 'political interference'

22 April 2025

Swiss pharma giant Roche has its headquarters in Basel

Roche says will invest $50 bn in US over next five years

22 April 2025

The Academy previously operated under an honor system that voters would see every Oscar-nominated film before casting their ballots

Oscar voters required to view all films before casting ballots

22 April 2025