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May 9
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Friday 9th May 2025. Pope Leo XIV. UK Ir...

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World news in 7 minutes. Friday 9th May 2025.

Today: Pope Leo XIV. UK Iran arrests. VE Days. Ukraine Russia update. India Pakistan drones. Bill Gates pledge. RFK autism. Uganda rations stop. Morocco emergency preparations. Japan old ticket.

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