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Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope elected in 1st conclave vote

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signaling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the secretive, centuries-old ritual to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church.

Strikes across Gaza kill at least 92 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive

By Wafaa Shurafa, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

The strikes came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday there is “doubt” about the survival of three hostages previously believed alive in Gaza.

Ukrainian drones keep targeting Moscow as Red Square parade draws foreign leaders

By Alex Babenko, Katie Marie Davies, Associated Press

Though Ukrainian drones have targeted Moscow in the past, the sustained attacks appeared designed to disrupt preparations for the 80th anniversary celebrations marking victory over Nazi Germany in World War II — Russia’s biggest secular holiday of the year.

China agrees to trade talks with the U.S. and rolls out more stimulus as tariffs hit economy

By Ken Moritsugu, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's tariffs, set as high as 145 percent on imports from China, have begun to take a toll on its export-dependent economy at a time when it's already under pressure from a prolonged downturn in the property sector.

WATCH: Vance discusses free speech, Ukraine war at Munich Leaders Meeting

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine.

WATCH: World watches for smoke from Sistine Chapel as papal conclave begins

By Associated Press

Black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first day of the conclave.

Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory

By Associated Press

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

Trump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are still believed to be alive

By Associated Press

“As of today, it’s 21, three have died,” President Donald Trump said Tuesday.

Before secret voting begins, senior cardinal urges conclave to pick a pope who prizes unity

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

Pakistan calls Indian missile strikes an 'act of war'

By Munir Ahmed, Sheikh Saaliq, Riazat Butt, Rajesh Roy, Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press

Pakistan said it reserved the right to respond, raising the specter that the back-and-forth could spiral into all-out conflict. Already, it’s the worst confrontation between the rivals since 2019, when they came close to war.