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Pope Leo XIV gives a blessing at the end of the weekly general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

PAPAL PUT-DOWN

Pope Leo Slams Trump in Furious ‘Tyrants’ Tirade

The pontiff is proving he can give as good as he gets while under fire from the White House.

Will Neal

A routine malaria vaccination program is launching in Cameroon ahead of a wider rollout across the continent.

‘HISTORIC’

Rollout of World’s First Routine Malaria Vaccinations Begins

About 6.6 million children will receive the shot in 2024-25.

Dan Ladden-Hall

DYSTOPIAN

Teen Sold on Facebook: I Was Raped by Putin’s Private Army

Girl was sold into a dangerous existence in the criminal underworld after Facebook delayed taking down a people-trafficking ad.

Philip Obaji Jr.

LIVING NIGHTMARE

Fake ‘Actor’ Accused of Abducting Baby in Movie Casting Hoax

20-year-old Claudia Amikwa says she woke up alone and confused in a hotel room after bringing her baby boy to a meeting with a so-called actor. She hasn’t seen her son since.

Philip Obaji Jr.

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WE FOUND HER

Girl Sold into Slavery After Facebook Did Nothing for 24Hrs

The Daily Beast tracked down a teen girl who was sold into sex slavery via a Facebook account—even though the Silicon Valley giant was warned about the ad showing her picture.

Philip Obaji Jr.