Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in US general election
Vatican confirms the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in his native Chicago ahead of November 3 midterm elections

Vatican confirms the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in his native Chicago ahead of November 3 midterm elections









Colombia’s president plans to slash spending on a transitional justice court. But war crimes victims fear the cost.
Switzerland formally reopens diplomatic office in North Korea after its closure in 2020.
The decision marks a sharp reversal after the US president said he didn’t feel like he had to hold the events.
Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies, opting for telephone events across nearly 20 states over the weekend.
Nobel winner returns to Venezuela from exile, urging elections and criticising a controversial US oil deal with Caracas.

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The updated lawsuit cites a new report that Democratic operatives recruited a competitor to confuse voters.
The Republican National Committee has announced broadcasts in nearly 20 states after Trump nixes final rallies.
Armenia’s parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked the opposition leader’s family.