Russian claims, Israeli strikes, Pope Francis' burial, and More
World News - April 27, 2025
Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome on Saturday. Hundreds of thousands of mourners attend, including world leaders like US President Donald Trump. More than 50 heads of state were present at the funeral.
Russia claims to have retaken Kursk, Kyiv denies claims
Russia claims to have retaken Kursk with the help and assistance from North Korean troops.
It’s the first time Moscow is admitting that they took help of Pyongyang’s soldiers in Ukraine war.
Ukraine, on the other hand, says its troops are still conducting operations in the Russian border region, with the military describing Moscow's claims as “propaganda tricks.”
The US President’s sudden change in stance
In a sudden change of stance, US President Donald Trump hints at scepticism. He said that he doubts if Putin wants to end his war in Ukraine, expressing new scepticism that a peace deal can be reached.
Only a day earlier, though, in an interview, Mr. Trump had said Ukraine and Russia were “very close to a deal.”
At least 49 dead in the past 24 hours from the Israeli strikes
An airstrike in a neighbourhood in western Gaza City early on Saturday morning killed at least 10 people.
A similar attack reported on Friday killed at least 23 people as well. Gaza’s Health Ministry confirmed the numbers.
Israel ended a ceasefire with Hamas last month and has vowed to continue the war until all the hostages are returned and Hamas is destroyed or disarmed.