Pope Leo finds his voice on first foreign trip

An outbreak of an infectious disease in Greece has led to the culling of sheep and goats across the country, raising concerns about a potential shortage of feta cheese, a staple product of Greek agriculture.

The phrase 'rage bait', which refers to the act of getting angry while scrolling through social media, has been named the Oxford word of the year for 2025, surpassing other contenders such as 'aura farming' and 'biohack'.

A charity has reported that the opt-out organ donation law, introduced a decade ago, has had minimal impact on increasing the number of organ donors. Despite its landmark status, the law has not significantly changed donor rates as intended.

Ludwig Minelli, the founder of the Swiss right-to-die organization Dignitas, has died by assisted suicide at the age of 92, just days before his 93rd birthday, as confirmed by the organization. Minelli established Dignitas in 1998, providing assistance to thousands seeking to end their lives on their own terms.

Your Party, co-founded by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, officially adopted its name during its inaugural conference, where members voted on the final title after initially using the slogan 'This is Your Party' since its launch in July. The conference also saw the decision to be led by a panel of members rather than a single MP, avoiding a potential leadership contest.

A shooting at a children's birthday party in Stockton, California, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including three children, and left at least 11 others injured. The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. local time on Saturday evening and is being investigated as a targeted attack by local authorities.

Pope Leo XIV has called on Lebanese political and religious leaders to prioritize peace during his visit to Lebanon, a country currently facing Israeli airstrikes and ongoing sectarian tensions. This appeal comes as part of his first overseas trip, following a visit to Turkey, where he highlighted the global risks posed by escalating conflicts.

Your Party, a new political entity co-founded by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, has officially adopted its name during its inaugural conference, where delegates voted to be led by a panel of members instead of a single leader, thus avoiding a potential leadership contest between the co-founders.