Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Monday (Mar 17) claimed responsibility for a second attack on an American aircraft carrier group in 24 hours in retaliation for US strikes, which still continue.  

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The Vatican on Sunday (Mar 16) released the first photograph of Pope Francis in more than a month that showed him participating in the a Holy Mass with other priests in the 10th-floor papal apartment in the Gemelli hospital, where he's admitted for pneumonia in both lungs. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced the chief of general staff of the armed forces, according to a decree issued Sunday, as Kyiv's frontline troops continue to struggle in the war against Russia. 

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack US ships 'for the second time in 24 hours'

This grab from footage shared by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on March 15, 2025 shows a US F/A-18 fighter aircraft taking off from an aircraft carrier at sea reportedly amidst operations launched against Huthis in Yemen. Photograph: (AFP) Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels on Monday (Mar 17) claimed responsibility for a second attack on an American aircraft carrier group in 24 hours in retaliation for US strikes, which still continue.  

Pope seen celebrating mass as Vatican releases his first photograph in more than a month

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A picture shows the statue of John Paul II at the entrance of the Gemelli University Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized with pneumonia, in Rome. Photograph: (AFP) The Vatican on Sunday (Mar 16) released the first photograph of Pope Francis in more than a month as he was seen participating in the celebration of the Mass with other priests in the 10th-floor papal apartment in the Gemelli hospital, where he's admitted for pneumonia in both lungs. 

'A combat guy': Zelensky replaces army chief of general staff to 'increase efficiency of management'

'A combat guy': Zelensky replaces army chief of general staff to 'increase efficiency of management' Photograph: (Reuters ) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced the chief of general staff of the armed forces, according to a decree issued Sunday, as Kyiv's frontline troops continue to struggle. 

Yuvraj Singh involved in heated face-off with West Indies pacer Tino Best during IML 2025 final- WATCH

Yuvraj Singh and Tino Best were involved in a heated exchange Photograph: (X)

During the International Masters League (IML) 2025 final held in Raipur, a heated exchange happened between India's Yuvraj Singh and West Indies' pacer Tino Best. The incident took place after Best completed his over and attempted to leave the field, possibly due to an injury concern. 

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