Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope Yet as Historic Papal Conclave Opens in Vatican

Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope Yet as Historic Papal Conclave Opens in Vatican
At around 9 PM local time, from the Sistine Chapel chimney, Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope Yet as Historic Papal Conclave Opens in Vatican. The highly anticipated 2025 Papal Conclave began with drama and tradition on Wednesday as black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that the 133 cardinal electors failed to choose a new pope on the first ballot.
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U.S. and Canada Navigate Tensions as Carney, Trump Meet to Reset Cross-Border Ties

U.S. and Canada Navigate Tensions as Carney, Trump Meet to Reset Cross-Border Ties
In their first White House encounter, U.S. and Canada Navigate Tensions as Carney, Trump Meet to Reset Cross-Border Ties. During a high-stakes Oval Office meeting, President Trump floated the idea of annexing Canada, prompting a firm rebuke from Prime Minister Carney. Tariffs, trade, and sovereignty dominated the tense but civil talks.
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