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Although the film “Conclave” is fictional, it provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the secret process of selecting a new pope. But last year’s real-life conference was just as dramatic, with plenty of plot twists, political battles between the cardinals, and surprising results. A new book reveals how Pope Leo XIV was elected in May 2025 as the first American-born pope in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history. The book’s authors tell in unprecedented detail how Cardinal Robert Prevost, an unassuming Augustinian from Chicago, did not attract widespread attention as a likely candidate even as he quietly garnered support from other…

As preparations for Old Firm matches progress, we have become accustomed to the usual routine: widespread panic when goals are conceded, anger over refereeing decisions and club statement battles.Management’s mind games were left out of the picture for quite some time, as the dark art of press conferences gave way to predictable soundboards of platitudes and politician-style answers. This week was no exception until Rangers head coach Danny Rolle held his pregame press conference Friday morning. Sunday, March 1st 11am Often the embodiment of calm, the German is a tabloid journalist’s nightmare and a press secretary’s dream. He never cracks…

The war between the United States and Israel against Iran has only been underway for a day, and it is already clear that it will have a serious impact, especially in the Middle East and the Gulf region. US and Israeli shelling of Iran has killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei as well as numerous senior officials. Tehran responded by attacking various countries in the region as well as Israel.Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman have all been attacked by Iranian missiles and drones, even though they did not launch attacks on Iran from their territory.…

The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an attack by the United States and Israel has sparked sharp reactions around the world as leaders warn of escalation and regional instability.Iran announced it had launched retaliatory attacks against Israeli and US assets in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Oman.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listIran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said it had launched attacks on 27 bases in the Middle East housing U.S. forces and vowed retaliation.Several countries in the region have closed their airspace as exchanges of attacks…

Major airlines close Middle East routes, causing travel disruption Major airlines close Middle East routes, causing travel disruption 01:06 Widespread travel disruption to and from the Middle East continued today as airlines canceled flights through the region’s main hub, which is a target of Iranian retaliation and hosts U.S. military bases. Gulf carrier Etihad Airways announced this morning that flights to and from Abu Dhabi have been suspended until tomorrow in light of the regional airspace closures impacting services, with operations continuing to be affected. The United Arab Emirates yesterday implemented a partial airspace closure. Another Gulf carrier, Qatar Airways,…

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters said the team had their worst performance under him as they “let the fans down” with a 58-6 loss to Leeds Rhinos in Las Vegas.The Rhinos ran wild on the biggest stage, scoring 10 tries, including four through winger Micah Sibo, and Hull KR were absolutely devastating as they crumbled under the slightest pressure. It was a reality check for the Robins, who are now down to zero points in Super League after two games after a big win over Brisbane Broncos in the World Club Challenge and a shock opening game loss to…

JERUSALEM – FEBRUARY 28: People evacuate as Iran fires missiles and drones at Israel following US and Israeli attacks in Jerusalem on February 28, 2026. Mostafa Alkharouf | Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe United States and Israel launched their most aggressive offensive yet against Iranian targets over the weekend, killing the Islamic State’s longtime supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei and plunging the region into a widening conflict as Tehran retaliates with airstrikes across the Middle East. As investors prepare for the impact when markets open after the weekend, here’s what we know so far.Killing of Iran’s supreme leaderIranian state media announced Khamenei’s…

Tyson Fury remains the second-best heavyweight in the world but is still coming to terms with his loss to Oleksandr Usyk, says former world champion and Sky Sports boxing expert Jonny Nelson…Now he’s back and out of everyone there except Usyk, Tyson Fury has the most qualifications, pedigree and character inside and outside the ring. The only thing he doesn’t have is age. I don’t think he has the legs he used to have. He has everything else. Therefore, he has to be smart enough regarding who he chooses to fight and the battles he does. fascinate This content is…

listen to this article | 5 minutesinformationAs Israel and the US attacked Iran, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip began to panic. They rushed to the market to buy whatever they could, remembering how crossings had been closed in the past and causing famine. As a result, the prices of food and daily necessities have skyrocketed. Soon, news came that the border crossing had been closed.All of this happened just as the grace period that Israel had set for 37 NGOs to leave Gaza for not meeting registration requirements ended. Organizations such as Médecins Sans Frontières (also known by its French…

A tanker is seen at Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the region’s only natural deep-sea port and one of the Emirate of Sharjah’s main container ports, along the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which a fifth of the world’s oil production passes, on June 23, 2025. Giuseppe Cacasse | AFP | Getty ImagesOil markets are bracing for a possible supply shock after the weekend’s U.S. attack on Iran reignited concerns that flows through the Strait of Hormuz could be disrupted.Analysts expect an immediate “sharp” reaction to oil prices when trading resumes in New York on Sunday night, but the bigger…