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Pope Leo XIV warns against lack of faith in first mass at Vatican

Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

Here are 7 divisive issues confronting the new pope.

OpenAI chief Sam Altman: ‘This is genius-level intelligence’

The tech entrepreneur on the risks and opportunities of AI, his dispute with Elon Musk and why he has the ‘most important job maybe in history’

Ukraine arrests two over alleged Hungarian spy plot

Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about military defences on its border with Hungary.

Watch: Pope Leo XIV's first Mass as pontiff

Cardinals joined the newly appointed pope in the Sistine Chapel, in a service that began with a prayer.

How a park ranger alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree's fate

Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree.

Panasonic to Lay Off 10,000 Workers in Major Overhaul

The Japanese technology conglomerate plans to shed underperforming businesses and shift its focus to new areas of growth.

Sweden’s national security adviser resigns after hours on the job

Resignation is embarrassing for Sweden’s attempt to boost strategic profile

Bad Apple, the Rise of the A.I. Empire and Italian Brain Rot

“I have rarely read a judge who is so obviously angry at a tech company.”

CoreWeave seeks new $1.5bn debt deal after downsized IPO

AI data centre provider returns to investors with potential bond offerings that could reduce cost of borrowing