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How East Timor's turnout to see Pope Francis compares with other papal Masses

By Associated Press

An estimated 600,000 people packed a seaside park in East Timor for Pope Francis' Mass — a figure nearing half of the small Southeast Asian country's population.

U.S. and Britain say Iran is sending Russia missiles to use against Ukraine

By Matthew Lee, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The United States and Britain have formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine and will take measures to punish those involved.

Israel says its military likely shot and killed American activist 'indirectly and unintentionally'

By Jack Jeffery, Associated Press

Israel said Tuesday a criminal investigation has been launched into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old activist from Seattle who was taking part in a demonstration against settlements.

Over 140 Ukrainian drones target Russia, killing at least 1 person and injuring 8, officials say

By Associated Press

A Russian regional governor says drones hit two multistory residential buildings and started fires in the town of Ramenskoye just outside Moscow.

An Israeli strike on humanitarian tent camp for displaced Gazans killed at least 19 people

By Wafaa Shurafa, Mohammad Jahjouh, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

First responders dug through the sand and rubble with garden tools and their bare hands.

Pope acknowledges bishop's abuse scandal while celebrating East Timor's recovery

By Nicole Winfield, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

Pope Francis has indirectly acknowledged the abuse scandal in East Timor involving its bishop and Nobel Peace Prize-winning independence hero.

Funeral held for American activist reportedly shot dead by Israeli troops during West Bank protest

By Imad Isseid, Associated Press

The Palestinian Authority held a funeral procession for an American activist who a witness says was shot and killed by Israeli forces.

A bus was swept away by a flood in a storm in Vietnam, raising the death toll to at least 64

By Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press

Elsewhere, a steel bridge collapsed, leaving 13 people missing.

Kate, princess of Wales, says she'll return to light program of public engagements

By Associated Press

The 42-year-old wife of Prince William is expected to undertake a light program of engagements until the end of the year.

Israeli strikes in Syria kill 14, wound 40, Syrian state media says

By Albert Aji, Associated Press

Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes on targets inside government-controlled parts of war-torn Syria in recent years, but it rarely acknowledges or discusses the operations.