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Pope Leo offers thanks for ‘great gift’ of Francis, one year on from his death

Over his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis 'promoted an authentic respect for all men and women…that we are all brothers and sisters,' says Pope Leo XIV

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India is violating its obligations under international law: Francesca Albanese

The UN Special Rapporteur speaks on her latest report on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, flags legal and moral concerns for countries backing Israel

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‘In America, we have no kings,’ chant protesters as anti-Trump movement grows

In Washington, hundreds marched past the Lincoln Memorial and into the National Mall, holding signs that read ‘Put down the crown, clown’ and ‘Regime change begins at home’

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Pope Leo offers thanks for ‘great gift’ of Francis, one year on from his death

Over his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis 'promoted an authentic respect for all men and women…that we are all brothers and sisters,' says Pope Leo XIV

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Philippines Global Affairs World

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India is violating its obligations under international law: Francesca Albanese

The UN Special Rapporteur speaks on her latest report on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, flags legal and moral concerns for countries backing Israel

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India India

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‘In America, we have no kings,’ chant protesters as anti-Trump movement grows

In Washington, hundreds marched past the Lincoln Memorial and into the National Mall, holding signs that read ‘Put down the crown, clown’ and ‘Regime change begins at home’

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India World

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Ombudsman wants Martin Romualdez’s medical trip abroad blocked

The only legal basis to bar Romualdez from traveling abroad would be a precautionary hold departure order or a hold departure order, but no court has issued either

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RESULTS: April 2026 Real Estate Brokers Licensure Examination

PRESS RELEASE: 1,863 out of 2,296 passed the April 2026 Real Estate Brokers Licensure Examination

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Philippines Exam results board exam results

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[OPINION] Barcelona: Where leaders call out Trump, attempt to rebuild internationalism

The Barcelona alignment reflects a shared commitment among diverse leaders to defend democratic institutions, reinforce multilateral cooperation, and protect the rule of law in an era of rising political polarization

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Philippines Editors' Pick Thought Leaders

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