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Remembering Pope Francis; Conclave to find new pope will begin within weeks; Stock market falls as Trump escalates attacks on Fed chair; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Leo XIV elected as first American pope; U.S. and U.K. announce new trade agreement; New air traffic control overhaul plans detailed; and more on tonight's broadcast. 

Cardinals are due to meet to plan Pope Francis’ funeral – we look at who could be in the running to be the next pontiff. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell shakes markets and rattles investors. And what’s next in this week’s round of Iran-US tal ... Show More

Vatican releases new details about remembrance for Pope Francis; American cardinal temporarily leading the Vatican; Sources: Military information Hegseth shared came from secure messages; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Black smoke signals no new pope chosen on first day of conclave; Three ex-Memphis police officers found not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols; New protests break out at Columbia University; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of expected talks with Russian officials aimed at ending Moscow's nearly three-year war in Ukraine. At the same time, Europe’s leaders are holding an emergency meeting to discuss the developments. The U.S. has ... Show More

Coordinated arson attacks on France’s high-speed rail services cause travel chaos hours ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris. Venezuela’s opposition is seeking to unseat President Nicolas Maduro and end 25 years of ruling party dominance in elections this weekend. Plus ... Show More

Vatican: Pope Francis ‘condition remains critical’; American Airlines flight escorted by fighter jets and diverted after security scare; Federal workers face Monday night deadline to justify their jobs; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Donald Trump has headlined a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden but there has been criticism of a series of vulgar and racist remarks by allies of the Republican candidate at the event. The make-up of Japan's future government is uncertain after voters punished Prime Minis ... Show More

Newly revealed texts from group chat about Yemen strikes; Active wildfires burn across Carolinas; DHS secretary visits El Salvador prison holding deported Venezuelans; and more on tonight’s broadcast.