When Pope Francis was Jorge Bergoglio: An uncomfortable archbishop in Buenos Aires
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Key Facts: Wealth vs. Humility: The Faith Leaders Debate
10h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tnx.africa
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tnx.africa
- Following Pope Francis' passing, comparisons were drawn between his modest lifestyle and Joel Osteen's luxurious living.
- A viral discussion emerged as images of the Pope's simple quarters circulated alongside photos of Osteen's extravagant mansion.
- While some defended Osteen's lifestyle as earned, others criticized the excess, sparking debate about the responsibilities of religious leaders.
- The stark contrast between the two figures highlights ongoing conversations about wealth and humility in faith.
I chose to live here, in Room 201, because when I took possession of the papal apartment, inside myself I distinctly heard a 'no.' The papal apartment is not luxurious, but it is large. I need to live among people.— Pope Francis explained in a past interview why he chose a modest residence.
iPhone 17 Air Launching Later This Year With These 16 New Features: While the so-called "iPhone 17 Air" is not expected to launch until September ...
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Key Facts: Apple's AI-Powered App Review Summaries Unveiled
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com
- Apple launched a feature in iOS 18.4 that summarizes user reviews in the App Store, providing a quick overview of app and game opinions.
- A multi-step large language model (LLM) system is utilized to generate summaries while prioritizing safety, fairness, and helpfulness.
- The LLM filters out spam and inappropriate content, processing remaining reviews to extract recurring themes and create balanced summaries.
- Thousands of summaries were evaluated by human raters during development to ensure an accurate reflection of user sentiment.
Pope's funeral: Many kings and presidents in attendance: VATICAN CITY. Shortly before the start of the funeral service for Pope Francis ...
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Activists tried to prevent the removal of the cycle path on the Nibelungen Bridge
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Key Facts: Protests Against Removal of Bike Path on Nibelungen Bridge
Apr 25 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nachrichten.at
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nachrichten.at
- Activists from Extinction Rebellion obstructed the removal of the bike path on Nibelungen Bridge, leading to police intervention.
- The west-side bike path was dismantled after only nine days, following a demonstration by around 300 cyclists.
- Rosi Grillmair from Extinction Rebellion criticized the regional government for reversing modern transport policies in favor of motorized traffic.
- Infrastructure Councilor Günther Steinkellner expressed skepticism about the protest method and called for constructive input on traffic planning.
In a night-and-fog action, the state government is attempting to reverse the achievements of modern transport policy – in favor of motorized individual traffic.— Rosi Grillmair, activist from Extinction Rebellion, quoted in a press release.
How Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction: Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
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Justin Bieber's Battle With the Paparazzi Escalates, Video Shows: Justin Bieber's war with the paparazzi is escalating ... the pop star got into a tense standoff ...
tmz.com/2025/04/25/justin-bieber-hailey-paparazzi-photographer/
Manila Bulletin Apr 23
Party-list coalition can 'command 15M votes' for Alyansa candidates, says Romualdez
mb.com.ph/2025/4/23/party-list-coalition-can-command-15-m-votes-for-alyansa-candidates-says-romualdez
Former Ukrainian ambassador Melnyk: "Hopefully Putin will now get more stick than carrot"
spiegel.de/politik/andrij-melnyk-ex-botschafter-der-ukraine-in-berlin-aeussert-erwartungen-an-friedrich-merz-a-ac70ce66-34b4-4c80-b480-93c64b207164
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Brand in Saxony-Anhalt: Village fears hyperscaler data center - | Golem.de: A village with an AfD mayor, where hardly any people live, doesn't want a huge ...
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Nearly 170,000 in Lithuania live in absolute poverty, among highest rates in EU: The number of Lithuanians living in absolute poverty has grown, with nearly 170 ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2546213/nearly-170-000-in-lithuania-live-in-absolute-poverty-among-highest-rates-in-eu
Apple Stores Giving Away a Limited-Edition Pin For Free Today: Starting today, April 24, Apple Stores around the world are giving away a special pin for free to ...
macrumors.com/2025/04/24/apple-stores-to-give-away-special-pin/
Peronist leaders accuse IMF chief of publicly backing Milei: Axel Kicillof and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner accuse IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva ...
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/peronist-leaders-accuse-imf-chief-of-publicly-backing-milei.phtml
Youngstown, Ohio: Hope for Trump's Tariffs and the Recovery: Bruce Springsteen once wrote a lament about the former steel metropolis, and Trump made the ...
nzz.ch/international/youngstown-ohio-hoffnung-auf-trumps-zoelle-und-den-aufschwung-ld.1880233
Apple Partner TSMC Unveils Advanced 1.4nm Process for 2028 Chips: Apple chipmaker TSMC at the North America Technology Symposium has teased its next-generation ...
macrumors.com/2025/04/24/apple-partner-tsmc-1-4nm-process-2028-chips/
Key Facts: Bolsonaro Recovering After Emergency Surgery
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is recovering after emergency surgery necessitated by severe abdominal pain.
- The procedure, initially scheduled for six hours, extended to about 12 hours due to its complexity and was deemed successful.
- Despite facing legal challenges, Bolsonaro plans to run in the 2024 presidential election, advocating for an amnesty bill for his supporters.
- He is currently facing trial for conspiracy to overthrow the government and has been banned from holding office until 2030.
"May God enlighten each of the 513 representatives and 81 senators in their votes."— Bolsonaro expressed in a message to allies before the surgery.
Former Ukraine ambassador Melnyk demands Taurus missiles from Merz - | "without ifs and buts"
weltwoche.de/daily/ex-ukraine-botschafter-melnyk-fordert-von-merz-taurus-raketen-ohne-wenn-und-aber/
GE2025: Labour chief Ng Chee Meng to contest Jalan Kayu, PAP incumbents to defend Kebun Baru, YCK seats
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/labour-chief-ng-chee-meng-to-contest-jalan-kayu-pap-incumbents-to-defend-kebun-baru-yck-seats
Ukrainian diplomat urges Merz to deliver Taurus missiles to Kyiv, lead Europe in ending Russia’s war
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-diplomat-urges-merz-to-deliver-taurus-missiles-to-kyiv-lead-europe-in-ending-russias-war/
US President Trump, France's Macron, Argentina's Milei, Ukraine's Zelensky among VIP guests who have confirmed attendance for Pope Francis's funeral at St ... Show more
Guest article: The future of Ukraine now also depends on Friedrich Merz: Ukraine's situation seems deadlocked, almost hopeless. Here are five steps that ...
welt.de/debatte/kommentare/article255971068/Gastbeitrag-Die-Zukunft-der-Ukraine-haengt-jetzt-auch-von-Friedrich-Merz-ab.html
Melnyk calls for weapons: "Mr. Merz, you will go down in history!": Ukraine's new UN ambassador, Andrij Melnyk, criticizes the "foggy coalition agreement" ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/melnyk-fordert-waffen-herr-merz-sie-werden-in-die-geschichte-eingehen-li.2316221
Alberto Fernández reiterates denial as court confirms gender violence trial: Former president set for trial after indictment confirmed by appeals court; ...
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/alberto-fernandez-reiterates-denial-as-court-confirms-gender-violence-trial.phtml
Former Brazil President Bolsonaro in recovery after 12-hour surgery: The right-wing leader faces legal proceedings over his alleged involvement in a 2023 effort ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/15/former-brazil-president-bolsonaro-in-recovery-after-12-hour-surgery
"Even falls behind Scholz": Former Ukraine ambassador criticizes coalition agreement
focus.de/politik/ausland/ukraine-unterstuetzer-wollen-plaene-fuer-zeit-nach-waffenstillstand-geheim-halten_5e2ddfce-316a-4d1f-a86c-917d6d30b5e0.html
CNA Apr 13
GE2025: SDA will focus resources on Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, to announce decision on Punggol GRC next week
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ge2025-sda-singapore-democratic-alliance-pasir-ris-changi-punggol-grc-desmond-lim-5062681
Germany plans voluntary military service : The Bundeswehr urgently needs to recruit and that has triggered a debate on a possible return to conscription. However ...
dw.com/en/germany-plans-voluntary-military-service/a-72213817
Argentina secures IMF loan and ends most capital controls in key milestones for President Milei
pbs.org/newshour/world/argentina-secures-imf-loan-and-ends-most-capital-controls-in-key-milestones-for-president-milei
Pacific climate activists join over 180 groups urging COP30 hosts to end fossil fuels dependence
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/557944/pacific-climate-activists-join-over-180-groups-urging-cop30-hosts-to-end-fossil-fuels-dependence
Milei reduces poverty, but popularity shrinks: One year on, there are statistically fewer poor people in Argentina than when Milei took office ...
nzz.ch/international/milei-senkt-die-armutsrate-deutlich-und-verliert-trotzdem-an-popularitaet-ld.1878959
Key Facts: Milei's Poverty Reduction: A Success with Shadows
Apr 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- Under Javier Milei, Argentina's poverty rate decreased from 53% to 38%, celebrated as a political success.
- Despite this reduction, 11.3 million people remain poor, including nearly 52% of children under 14 years old.
- The calculation of the poverty rate may be inaccurate as it relies on outdated living costs, and political sensitivity makes changes difficult.
- Milei's popularity is declining as many citizens do not feel positive changes in their daily lives, while concerns about corruption and unemployment grow.
"Take note of this, Mandriles, you baboons."— Javier Milei celebrates the reduction of the poverty rate on social media.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva acknowledges that his government has "much to do" for Indigenous peoples while visiting emblematic ... Show more
Brazil regulator authorises 7,500 new Starlink satellites to operate locally: Brazil's telecommunications regulator Anatel authoriSed Elon Musk's SpaceX ...
timeslive.co.za/news/sci-tech/2025-04-09-brazil-regulator-authorises-7500-new-starlink-satellites-to-operate-locally/
Judge to Wendy Williams: Your Career is Over!: Things are getting weird and intense in the Wendy Williams guardianship war ... multiple sources with direct ...
tmz.com/2025/04/11/judge-told-wendy-williams-her-career-is-over/
Bloodshed, confusion mar ODM elections in Nyanza and Western: Another victim sustained a fractured shoulder from a blunt weapon attack and a deep cut on his back ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001515830/bloodshed-confusion-mar-odm-elections-in-nyanza-and-western
CNN's Donie O'Sullivan sits down with former UFC star turned podcaster Jake Shields to talk about the "manosphere" and some of the controversial ... Show more
Mercado Libre to invest US$2.6 billion in Argentina this year: US$2.6-billion investment marks a 53% increase on last year’s figure and forms part of a wider ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/mercado-libre-to-invest-us26-billion-in-argentina-this-year.phtml
Man sought by NYPD for having sex with corpse on Manhattan subway train: An MTA train conductor found the dead man leaning forward in his seat on an idling R ...
nydailynews.com/2025/04/10/man-sought-by-nypd-for-having-sex-with-corpse-on-manhattan-subway-train-carlos-garcia-whitehall-street/
Mexico and Brazil agree to strengthen trade ties in the wake of Trump tariff turmoil
apnews.com/article/mexico-brazil-tariffs-trump-trade-war-1e54d427eb49a3d9c5360a9384d873d6
Plane dodges cars in dramatic emergency landing on Brazilian highway: Footage shows the aircraft weaving between motorists before a shaky touchdown on the tarmac
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/brazil-plane-landing-road-video-b2728600.html
Military Police at Professor Cenckiewicz's Residence: “You could scare people with weak nerves to death”
polanddaily24.com/military-police-at-professor-cenckiewiczs-residence-you-could-scare-people-with-weak-nerves-to-death/poland-today/53463
Milei tries erasing Argentina’s history to lure foreign investment: Argentina’s president is desperate to woo foreign investors. But he's had more success ...
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-tries-erasing-argentinas-peronist-history-to-lure-foreign-investment.phtml
Social Security Warning Issued by Bernie Sanders Over Trump Budget Bill: The progressive senator said the Republican proposal "actually makes income and wealth ...
newsweek.com/social-security-warning-issued-bernie-sanders-over-trump-budget-bill-2055830
Charges against Brazil's former President Bolsonaro admitted: The five-member court unanimously supports the prosecutor general's charge that the ...
nzz.ch/international/anklage-gegen-brasiliens-ex-praesidenten-bolsonaro-zugelassen-ld.1877103
Key Facts: Bolsonaro Faces Trial for Alleged Coup Conspiracy
Mar 27 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ft.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ft.com
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is set to stand trial over an alleged coup plot aimed at retaining power after his 2022 electoral defeat.
- The country's supreme court has approved criminal proceedings against Bolsonaro and seven close associates, including former ministers.
- They are accused of conspiring for a military takeover to block the democratically elected Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office.
- Bolsonaro denies all charges, claiming to be a victim of political persecution, while the trial is expected to reach a verdict by the end of the year.
Argentina's Milei doubles down on Trump bromance as the world reels from trade shock
ctvnews.ca/world/article/argentinas-milei-doubles-down-on-trump-bromance-as-the-world-reels-from-trade-shock/
Lockdown declared at East Block on Parliament Hill: Staffers who work on Parliament Hill are being told to seek shelter in the nearest room ...
cbc.ca/news/politics/lockdown-declared-at-east-block-on-parliament-hill-1.7503089
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges: Brazil's top court has ruled that there is enough evidence to warrant that Jair Bolsonaro be put ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c1d4v3dwn03o
Donald Trump ‘is going to prison,’ president’s ex-adviser warns: It's a warning he hopes is a wake-up call for Republicans.
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Brazil aiming to buy both British Albion class assault ships: The Brazilian Navy has formally signed an agreement setting out its intent to acquire two Royal ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/brazil-to-buy-both-british-albion-class-assault-ships/
Argentina's president to declassify Nazi files, expose how war criminals fled to Argentina
jpost.com/israel-news/article-847589
Brazil: Bolsonaro is on trial for attempted coup: Brazil's former president is accused of planning a coup. The burden of proof is high ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/brasilien-bolsonaro-wird-wegen-putschversuchs-vor-gericht-gestellt-110381744.html
New House Republican proposal seeks to exempt many toxic Pfas from review: Two lawmakers introduced a resolution to repeal a 2024 Biden rule that closed a ‘low ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/04/republican-proposal-exempt-pfas
UK in talks with Brazil over 'potential sale' of two Royal Navy amphibious assault ships
news.sky.com/story/uk-in-talks-with-brazil-over-potential-sale-of-two-royal-navy-amphibious-assault-ships-13341476
Supreme Court decision: Brazil's former President Bolsonaro must appear in court.
spiegel.de/ausland/brasilien-ex-praesident-jair-bolsonaro-muss-sich-vor-gericht-verantworten-a-366082dc-618e-4fb8-9ebc-6dc5376b27a0
Milei reiterates claim at Malvinas remembrance service: President Javier Milei said Wednesday that he wants Argentina to become “a power" so that the ...
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-reiterates-sovereignty-claim-at-malvinas-remembrance-service.phtml
Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro must go to court: The former head of state is accused of planning a coup and even the assassination of political opponents.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/brasilien-bolsonaro-gericht-li.3226390
"No other leader can..." Chilean President's high praise for PM Narendra Modi's geopolitics#GabrielBoric #ChilePresident #PMModi
Congo reduces sentences for US citizens involved in failed coup: Congo's president commutes death sentences of three Americans to life imprisonment.
nation.africa/kenya/news/africa/congo-reduces-sentences-for-us-citizens-failed-coup-4987228
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Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro faces prison: Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court panel rules the former president must stand trial for an alleged coup attempt in 2022.
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