Papal visit: Pope ends historic visit to Ireland
Pope Francis begged forgiveness for the Church’s failings at the culmination of his two-day visit. BBC News – Europe
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John McCain: Tributes as Vietnam veteran and six-term senator dies at 81
Vietnam veteran and six-term Republican senator John McCain died at 81 from brain cancer. BBC News – US & Canada
Zimbabwe election: Mnangagwa vows ‘brighter tomorrow’
Emmerson Mnangagwa is sworn-in as president at a ceremony boycotted by the opposition. BBC News – Africa
Will the US stock market boom continue?
The US market rally has stock indexes at or near record highs. Are there clouds on the horizon? BBC News – Business
Papal visit: Pope Francis to begin two-day Irish visit
Pope Francis arrives in the Republic of Ireland later for the country’s first papal visit for 39 years. BBC News – Europe
Venezuela migration nears ‘Mediterranean crisis point’
Stark warnings are issued as neighbouring countries tighten controls on Venezuelan migrants. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean