International news from Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Funeral of Pope Francis begins
Pope Francis' wooden coffin was carried into St. Peter's Square on Saturday at the start of a funeral Mass attended by a multitude of mourners, including world leaders, pilgrims and prelates.
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Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies, her family says
Virginia Giuffre, one of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers, has died, her family said on Friday.
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Royalty, world leaders join multitude of mourners at Pope Francis' funeral
Royalty, presidents, prime ministers and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to Pope Francis on Saturday at a funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square to honour his papacy.
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Emergency response drill scheduled at Dubai Metro stationDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will be carrying out a planned emergency drill at the Gold Souq Metro Station on Sunday, April 27, between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
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Dubai sets stage for AI’s 70-year spotlightDubai will host a groundbreaking global event next year to shape the future of artificial intelligence over the next 70 years.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan unveils Dubai AI AcademyDubai is stepping up its AI ambitions with the launch of the Dubai AI Academy, which aims to train 10,000 professionals in AI leadership and application.
