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07/05/2026 09:27 The Guardian

Four empty oil tanks were reportedly damaged, although it’s unclear whether the drones belong to Ukraine or Russiain PalermoMeanwhile, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, is to meet Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday in an effort to ease tensions after Donald Trump’s repeated criticisms of the first North American pontiff.“If anyone wants to criticise me for proclaiming the gospel, let them do so with the truth: the church has spoken out against all nuclear weapons for years, there is no doubt about that. I simply hope to be listened to because of the value of God’s word.” Continue reading...

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New gasfield approved near Twelve Apostles puts climate and ‘pristine’ ocean in jeopardy, environmentalists warn

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Pussy Riot protest at Venice Biennale forces Russian pavilion to briefly close

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