The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected. 

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican? 

Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election. 

A composite image of wind turbines standing with a large Canadian flag behind them

Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda

The presenter is stepping down from the football show, but will still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage.

I felt BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

The collision happened in Farranshock Estate, Mullingar, on Monday evening.

Blue and black Garda station sign with logo and white text: GARDA

Young boy dies after being struck by car

Nottingham Forest could become the first side in Premier League history to finish in the top four with less than 40% average possession.

No ball? No problem. How Forest are breaking the possession obsession

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Boyacá Chicó vs Fortaleza CEIF in the Primera A

Boyacá Chicó v Fortaleza CEIF

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Bahia vs Ceará in the Serie A

Bahia v Ceará

Pope Francis visited the US, Mexico and Canada on different occasions before his death at the age of 88.


Pope Francis is shaking hands with Barack Obama.

Obama, the border and a headdress: The Pope's visits to North America

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo gives credit to his players' mindset after his side were able to bounce back from defeat against Everton to beat Tottenham 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

Forest had clear intention to bounce back - Nuno

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Tigre vs Belgrano in the Liga Profesional Argentina

Tigre v Belgrano

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says they have "let themselves down" after a "self-inflicted" 2-1 loss against Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

'We've let ourselves down' - Postecoglou frustrated after loss to Forest

Her conviction brings an end to the years-long legal saga against her and her husband, former Senator Robert Menendez.

Nadine Menendez is photographed in a spotted in a pink mask, a black coat and a black turtleneck outside of court. She is also wearing black sunglasses.

Ex-US senator's wife convicted in gold bars bribery scheme

Britain's Emily Campbell makes history as she wins a fifth straight European Weightlifting Championship title.

Britain's Campbell wins fifth European title

The lawsuit signals a sharp escalation of a feud between the elite institution and the new presidency. 

View of the Business School campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Harvard University sues Trump administration to stop funding freeze

England's Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith and Sophie Ecclestone are among Wisden's five cricketers of the year, with India's Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana the world choices.

Left to right: England's Gus Atkinson, Sophie Ecclestone and Jamie Smith 

England trio among Wisden cricketers of the year

The pontiff made several visits to North America, including to Washington DC in 2015 when he visited the White House and the US Capitol.

Two people are reacting to the death of Pope Francis.

'He lived the faith' - How American Catholics remember Pope Francis

Trump said he was mulling using the act to send the military to Portland, which he argues has been overrun by left-wing "domestic terrorists".

Trump wears a blue suit and a red tie. He is gesturing towards the border wall that divides the US and Mexico. He is standing at a podium that reads "The Southern Border".

What is the Insurrection Act?

Michael van Gerwen hits a nine-darter on his way to winning the German Darts Grand Prix in Munich.

Van Gerwen wins German Grand Prix after nine-darter

Noem withdrew the money to pay for dinner and Easter activities with her family, DHS said. 

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem's bag with $3,000 stolen from DC restaurant

Scott Parker celebrates a third promotion to the Premier League with Burnley's season built on a near-impenetrable defence.

Burnley captain Josh Brownhill celebrates with his team-mates after winning promotion to the Premier League

Burnley 'bored our way to Premier League' - Brownhill

A new app which uses augmented reality is being trialled as a digital therapy to help teenagers.

Lili, with long black hair, dark eye make-up and black lipstick, is sitting in a black jacket in front of some shelves with various items on them.

Teens test virtual technology aimed at helping anxiety

A cardinal, known as the camerlengo, locks and seals Pope Francis's personal residence.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, puts seals on the Papal apartment of the Apostolic Palace

Pope's personal residence sealed and locked after his death

From a slow start to a silent January and changing goalkeepers with seven games left, BBC Sport looks at the key moments in Leeds' promotion campaign.

Leeds celebrate their promotion to the Premier League

Six moments that mattered as Leeds won promotion

Aaron Ramsey's first game as Cardiff City caretaker boss brought some much-needed hope at a dark time for the club.

Aaron Ramsey with the Cardiff badge in the background

'Ramsey the light amid Cardiff's relegation gloom'

British cyclist Tom Pidcock wins Action Sportsperson of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

British cyclist Pidcock wins Laureus Award

Manchester United close in on Matheus Cunha, Arsenal open talks with Viktor Gyokeres and Aston Villa consider selling Ollie Watkins.

Man Utd closing in on Cunha - Tuesday's gossip

Campaigners say transgender rights are being rolled back by the latest Equality Act decision.

Protesters gather in Cardiff holding placards, banners and waving blue, pink and white flags.

Protest over Supreme Court gender ruling

The traditional Easter Monday contest returns to a muddy field in Leicestershire.

Villages slug it out in bottle kicking battle

As dusk falls and Monday night's prayer service finishes, it is getting busier in St Peter's Square.

BBC reports from the Vatican, on the first night without the Pope

Sussex Police are on the scene near Rye, says National Highways.

A bright yellow sign up close. It reads diversion in big black letters with an arrow pointing right 

A259 near Rye reopens after crash and oil spill

People at the shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham say it is important to be among fellow Catholics at this time. 

Joseph Quinn and Maria Gerlach-Quinn stand in the grounds of Walsingham Abbey. Joseph has short blonde hair and is wearing a green jacket with a blue top underneath. He is wearing a gold cross on a gold chain around his neck. Maria has shoulder-length brown hair and is wearing a blue jumper with a blue-and-white striped shirt underneath.

Pilgrims at Walsingham shrine mourn Pope's death

Experts have linked the dyes - which are found in dozens of foods, including cereals and candy - to neurological problems in some children.

Shelves of sugary cereals like Froot Loops and Apple Jacks, some of which contain artificial food dyes

Kennedy announces ban on artificial dyes in food and drinks

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Girona v Real Betis

Vaisakhi is considered one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar.

A man displays his martial arts moves at a Sikh event

Sikh community celebrates festival of Vaisakhi

Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life.

Pope Francis on main balcony of St Peter's Basilica day before his death

How a frail Pope defied doctors' advice during hectic Easter weekend

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Annecy v Lorient

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Parma vs Juventus in the Serie A

Parma v Juventus

The maypole is taken down every three years to be repainted ready for the end-of-May celebrations.

A large maypole being carried through a village by a group of men, as children play nearby.

Village maypole removed for traditional makeover

Leeds United are promoted back to the Premier League after two years in the Championship.

Leeds United promoted back to Premier League

Championship club West Bromwich Albion sack head coach Tony Mowbray after defeat by Derby County.

West Brom sack head coach Mowbray

The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.

A trader in a blue coat holds his chin in his hand while looking with furrowed brow at a computer on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City.

US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell

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Lech Poznań v Cracovia

Residents are visitors are being warned to stay away from the affected area after the landslip on Saturday.

A coastal area covered in grass but large cracks have left parts of the field crumbling.

Paths closed following island's 'scary' landslip

Wales have targeted Steve Tandy as the new national men's head coach.

Wales target Tandy for vacant head coach role

Alan Sheehan says he must find out if his plans align with those of Swansea City's owners as he waits to discover whether he will become the club's permanent head coach.

Alan Sheehan celebrates after victory at QPR

Sheehan waits to see if Swansea plans align

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Al Ittihad v Al Ettifaq

The attraction said the £150,000 project would help people with access issues enjoy visits more.

Museum's bid to convert tram for wheelchair users

Zak Crawley hits unbeaten half-century as Kent hold on for a draw after Gloucestershire bat into final afternoon.

Crawley half-century helps Kent defy Gloucestershire

Roman Catholics are in mourning as the Vatican confirms the pontiff died on Easter Monday.

A canon on the right wearing a mask, shaking hands with the Pope.

Tributes paid to the Pope across the region

Nottingham Forest boost their hopes of Champions League football next season with a battling win at Tottenham in the Premier League.

Forest beat lacklustre Tottenham to go third

Phil Parkinson says his Wrexham players loved a speech made by co-owner and Hollywood star Rob McElhenney on the eve of their vital win at Blackpool.

Wrexham lifted by McElhenney speech - Parkinson

Aaron Ramsey was "proud" of Cardiff City's first performance under his management – but insists this is only a temporary role as he targets a return to playing.

Ramsey a 'proud' Cardiff boss but wants to keep playing

Torquay United move up to second place in National League South after a 3-0 win over relegated Weymouth.

'Tremendous' Torquay United stay in title fight

Emma Raducanu pauses the search for a new full-time coach, saying she is happy to "keep things informal" in her partnership with Mark Petchey.

Emma Raducanu smiles as she talks to the media at the Madrid Open

Raducanu happy with 'informal' coaching set-up

From mourners outside the Vatican to world leaders, tributes poured for Pope Francis who died aged 88.


A nun in a habit holding a picture of a waving Pope Francis

Watch: 'Our father has died' - World mourns for Pope Francis

Warwickshire cling on in weather-hit final day to deny Notts victory.

Notts left to settle for frustrating draw with Bears

Passengers have been forced to evacuate a Delta plane after an engine caught fire while on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport in Florida.

The back end of a Delta plane with flames coming out of the top

Watch: Moment Delta plane engine catches fire

Former world record holder and four-time British Olympian Paula Radcliffe completes Boston Marathon to secure the Six Star Medal.

Radcliffe secures Six Star Medal with Boston Marathon

Mark Allen reacts to his 10-6 victory over Fan Zhengyi that booked the Northern Irishman's place in the second round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre.

Watch: Allen hoping to emulate McIlroy Grand Slam success

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Molde vs Bodø / Glimt in the Eliteserien

Molde v Bodø / Glimt

Truro City go back to the top of National League South with a game to play after a 2-0 win at Weston-super-Mare.

Truro City return to top as title race goes to the wire

Haiti Couleurs and champion jockey-elect Sean Bowen hold off a strong finish from Any Second Now to claim victory in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

Haiti Couleurs wins Irish Grand National

Middlesex beat Glamorgan by nine wickets despite being held up by late visitors' resistance and weather delays at Lord's.

Middlesex scramble to win over Glamorgan

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Alanyaspor v Samsunspor

The Greater Manchester Mayor presented the pontiff with the shirt during a Vatican visit in 2023. 

Pope Francis, seated on the left, receives a signed Lisandro Martinez Manchester United shirt from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. The red shirt is in a frame, and has a large number six and the player's name in white writing on the back. 

When Pope Francis received a signed Man Utd shirt

Lancs negotiate short session before sides shake hand on a draw.

Water on the Old Trafford outfield on day four

Leicestershire thwarted by Lancs and the weather

Officers say there may be substances in circulation causing "really acute behavioural disturbance".

A close up of pills spilling from a bottle, a spoon with a powder on it, a syringe and the butt of a cigarette or joint.

Police warn drug users of 'potential bad batch'

A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after 45-year-old Pamela Munro was stabbed to death.

A brown high-rise block of flats in the centre of the image, with smaller white buildings to the left and a long four-storey block of flats painted white and blue to the right. There is a car park at the front. 

Man arrested after woman stabbed to death in Enfield

The teenagers, from Barrow-in-Furness, have been released on bail, Cumbria Police says.

Two hands holding a smart phone. The screen of the phone is lit up and the background is dark. Both thumbs are poised to type in a number.

Teenagers arrested for suspected hoax 999 calls

Being the only mum in the group

Anna Campbell-Jones is in a BBC news studio, wearing glasses and a blue shirt, she has grey hair and is smiling

'We can tell which homes belong to which owners - just by looking at them'

A graphic of three batteries on top of columns

How the humble battery can help save the world

Satellite image of the Earth showing Europe, Africa and the Middle East

Earth Day: Things you may not know about solar power

Almost 300 people were on board the flight that was scheduled from Orlando to Atlanta, the airline said.

A Delta plane with flame coming from an engine on the tarmac

Passengers evacuate Delta plane after engine fire

Merthyr Town clinch the Southern League Premier South title with an emphatic 3-0 victory against Hungerford Town at Penydarren Park.

Merthyr players celebrate their title win

Merthyr Town clinch title with Hungerford victory

A little boy stood behind the Pope, who is sat in a chair

Moment a little boy gatecrashed the Pope's weekly address

Burnley clinch promotion to the Premier League along with Leeds United as they defeat Sheffield United to consign to Blades to the play-offs

Josh Brownhill celebrates his opening goal for Burnley against Sheffield United with teammates Marcus Edwards and Connor Roberts.

Burnley go up as Sheff Utd settle for play-offs

African Catholics, who are becoming more important in the Church, remember a man who spoke for them.

 Crowds cheer Pope Francis as he arrives at Kololo airstrip in Kampala

Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent

Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.

Explosion from an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis (14/04/25)

New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC

Head coach Craig Wallace says Scotland women may need "external help" to organise more fixtures.

Scotland may need 'external help' for more matches

Hampshire and Somerset have to settle for a draw following a rain-hit final day at the Utilita Bowl.

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