Pope's surgery to remove lump on lung 'concluded successfully', Vatican says
Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage".
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Pope's surgery to remove lump on his lung 'concluded successfully', Vatican says
Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage".
'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris
Student protesters in France have told the BBC's James Waterhouse that they will continue to take action until change has been made. The protests have now entered their fourth week.
Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. helps Saudis
As Trump mulls joining Saudi Arabia in attacking the Houthis, the Iran-backed group is threatening a "painful" response.
Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests gather strength
Tens of thousands of people rallied across France on Tuesday in support of protesting high school students, with unions putting turnout at 480,000, as anger over school conditions and alleged police violence fuels a growing movement challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government ahead of planned cost-of-living demonstrations on Saturday.
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Cancer found after Pope had part of his lung removed during 'successful' surgery
The Pope has undergone surgery to treat lung cancer.
Type of cancer found after Pope had part of his lung removed during 'successful' surgery
The Pope has undergone surgery to treat lung cancer.
Pope's lung surgery was successful and went as planned, Vatican says
The Pope's surgery to remove a small growth on one of his lungs went "successfully and according to plan", the Vatican says.
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Six Flags closes some rides after man flung to his death from roller coaster
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Photos: French protests over school conditions swell
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UK high street bosses urge chancellor to cut cost of employing young people
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China sentences three people to death for running Myanmar scam centres
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Florida carries out execution amid scrutiny over botched Tennessee attempt
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Florida carries out execution after botched Tennessee attempt
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