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Pope Francis said Friday that the Catholic Church must "seek forgiveness" over the "scourge" of child sexual abuse, during a visit to Belgium where the Church's dark past looms large.

Lebanon-based Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Friday (Sep 27) that they launched a series of rockets targeting the Israeli city of Tiberias. In its statement, Hezbollah said that this action was in retaliation for what it called Israel's "savage" attacks on Lebanese towns and civilians.

A Bloomberg report quoting sources showed Kenya is in talks for a 1.5 billion dollar loan from Abu Dhabi. This is to help bridge the east African nation's budget-financing gap. Watch to know more.

Alisson Becker is ready to return from injury for Liverpool's trip to Premier League strugglers Wolves, manager Arne Slot said on Friday. The first-choice goalkeeper has missed the past two games, with Caoimhin Kelleher deputising, but Slot said the Brazilian was in line to play on Saturday.

Self-styled free speech champion, X owner Elon Musk, on Thursday (Sep 26) came under fire for suspending a journalist’s account for posting a document allegedly hacked by Iran.

A bright comet and an exploding star will soon shine bright in the night sky. Both these occurrences are happening in September. But there is one more event you might not want to miss out on.

Singer Lana Del Rey is married now. Rey has reportedly tied the knot with Alligator Tour Guide Jeremy Dufrene. As per the photos obtained by Daily Mail, Jeremy and Lana got hitched on September 26 in Louisiana.

The Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement that the strike killed Mohammed Srur, born in 1973. The Israeli military earlier said in a statement that its fighter jets had "targeted and eliminated" Srur, identifying him as "the commander of Hezbollah's air unit".

Thousands of mourners packed a stadium in central Kenya to hold a memorial service for 21 boys killed in a school dormitory fire this month. Watch in for more details!

The Indian state of Kerala has reported a second case of Mpox after a man who returned from the UAE tested positive for the disease, which is caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV).

As tensions escalate in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Lebanon is on high alert for potential devastation similar to that experienced in Gaza. With Israel ramping up airstrikes, concerns are mounting over the impact on civilian areas and the humanitarian crisis that could ensue. Lebanese officials warn that continued military actions could lead to significant casualties and destruction, prompting fears among the population. The situation remains volatile, with calls for international intervention and dialogue to prevent further escalation and protect vulnerable communities in the region.

American officials have confirmed that China's newest nuclear submarine sank in a dock. According to American officials the incident took place earlier this year between around May and June which came to light with the help of satellite images. Watch to know more.

Israel has rejected a ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah even as Washington insisted the truce plan had been coordinated with Israel. The United States and allies issued a joint call for a 21-day halt in the fighting in Lebanon.

It was rain-curtailed yet impactful Day 1 of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh as the hosts began their quest for a whitewash over their neighbours.

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has spoken about the idea of striking a deal with Iran, aimed at ending hostilities if he is elected president in the upcoming presidential elections.

Former Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, cancelled his visit to the Tirupati temple on Friday (Sep 27), amid the ongoing laddoo row.

Indians in the Arab nation of Oman are falling victim to scams, leading the country's embassy to issue a warning. Calls are being made from telephone numbers pretending to be from the embassy. The callers assure resolution of issues related to passports and immigration, in return for money.

A man in New Jersey was left partially paralysed after a healthcare startup failed to diagnose a blockage in his brain. He is now suing the company, The Independent reported.

In the lead-up to Durga Puja, radical Islamist groups in Bangladesh have issued threats to puja committees and temples, demanding 5 lakh Bangladeshi taka in exchange for allowing the festival to proceed. The Hindu festival, set to be celebrated from October 9 to 13, is facing intimidation and extortion attempts, raising concerns about religious tensions in the country.