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Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites to be observed upon his passing, opting for a simpler ceremony that calls attention to his role as a bishop rather than a figure of worldly power.  In a statement released by the Vatican, the updated liturgical guidelines, approved by the Pope on April 29, were published in the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano on Wednesday November 20, 2024. “Pope Francis as he approaches his 88th birthday this December has continued to engage actively with...

Roger Federer has shared a heartfelt farewell message to his longtime rival and friend, Rafael Nadal, as Nadal prepares for what might be his final match at the Davis Cup Finals 2024 in Malaga on November 19, 2024. In a touching post on social media, Federer praised Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion. Federer, a champion himself with 20 Grand Slam titles, reflected on their special rivalry that has defined both of their careers. “You beat me a lot. More than...

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has marked the world day for child sexual exploitation, abuse and violence globally with the aim to raise awareness, promote effective prevention strategies, and advocate for comprehensive support systems for survivors. In a statement released by the United Nations today Monday November 18 2024 marks the World Day for Prevention of and Healing from child sexual exploitation with a call to action, under the theme ”Emerging technologies, threats and opportunities for protection...

Elon Musk reportedly met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations this week, a day before Donald Trump named the SpaceX founder as one of the heads of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. The meeting was a discussion of how to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States, according to Iranian officials. One of the Iranian officials said that the Tesla executive requested the meeting and that the ambassador picked the site. As Trump prepares to address conflicts...

A Russian drone attack hit a residential building and energy facilities in Odesa on Tuesday evening, resulting in one death and eight injuries. The assault also caused significant damage to local heating resources. Oleh Kiper, the Odesa regional governor, reported that a multi-storey residential building was destroyed in the city center. He noted that several apartments caught fire and around 30 cars were damaged. Photos shared by Kiper on Telegram showed flames and smoke coming from the building, with firefighters...

The Federation International Football Association (FIFA) has unveiled the official 2025 FIFA Club World Cup trophy, which will be lifted for the first time at the tournament, scheduled to take place from Sunday, June 15, to Sunday, July 13, 2025. The new trophy designed by FIFA and crafted in collaboration with global Luxury jeweller Tiffany and Co., will be presented to the inaugural FIFA Club World winners, who will be crowned after the final at Metlife Stadium in New York...