King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were received by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, 13 April 2026, for a formal dinner and overnight stay as part of their three-day visit to the United States.
Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country.
In Benin, the focus is now on counting the votes following Sunday’s presidential election. As for the outcome of the race, analysts say there is little chance of a surprise result between Romuald Wadagni, the incumbent president’s handpicked successor, and opposition candidate Paul Hounkpé.
The wedding industry in the UK is gauging the impact of the war with Iran.
Despite riding fuel prices putting pressure on supply chains, vendors say they are prepared to absorb higher costs.
Berlin Zoo celebrates Fatou, a 69‑year‑old western lowland gorilla, highlighting how specialised care in captivity can extend the lives of endangered species.
Pope Leo touched down in Algeria on Monday, beginning an 11 day tour of four African countries. Leo is visiting Algeria to champion Christian-Muslim co-existence.
Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive win in Benin’s presidential election, taking 94 percent of the vote according to provisional results released by the electoral commission.
A French court has fined cement group Lafarge $1.3 million for paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists to keep its factory running in Syria during the civil war.
It still has tens of thousands of artworks and artefacts that it looted from its colonial empire. Now, France is debating a bill to simplify returning them to their countries of origin.
Malawian police arrested the former finance minister Sunday on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office, in the latest move in a widening post-election crackdown on former senior officials.
Global markets have been rattled after Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions following failed peace talks with Iran.
Iran's military has warned that no ports in the Persian gulf or Gulf of Oman will be safe if its own ports are threatened. It comes as the US military announced it will launch a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas.
Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival.
Lebanon saw further damage on Monday, 13 April 2026, as Lebanese Red Cross volunteers inspected ambulances hit by Israeli strikes in the coastal city of Tyre, while rescue teams cleared debris in the nearby village of Maaroub.
US-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.
Войти
