At least six people, including a child, have died in southern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes, the Lebanese state news agency has reported.

Pope Francis’ discharge from the hospital where his life was twice in danger during a five-week stay marked an extraordinary day – even more than anyone expected.

A pilot has died after his plane spiralled out of control and crashed at an air show in South Africa.

The mayor of Istanbul and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival has been formally arrested and jailed pending trial over corruption charges.

Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has snubbed Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for Ukraine.

At least seven people have been killed in Ukraine after Russia launched a series of drone attacks, Ukrainian officials have said.

New Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has called a snap election against the backdrop of a trade war with the US and threats from Donald Trump to make Canada part of America.

It was a remarkable appearance in so many ways – magical for the crowds outside the Gemelli hospital, and of course also for the Pope, who thrives on interaction with the faithful.