The death of Virginia Giuffre will leave questions that are now likely to remain unanswered. Her name will always be associated with the scandals and criminality surrounding the late billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his circle – with Ms Giuffre one of the most prominent among his accusers, revealing the trafficking and sexual exploitation … Read more
Politicians and royalty joined thousands of mourners as Pope Francis’ funeral was held in St Peter’s Square. Later, huge crowds lined the streets of Rome to watch as the Pope’s coffin was carried in a procession to his final resting place, Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. Video edited by Serene Khalifeh
EPA At least 400 people have been injured in a massive explosion at a port in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas, state media is reporting. The blast took place at the Shahid Rajee port district on Saturday morning, shattering windows of nearby office buildings. No fatalities have been confirmed yet but footage showed … Read more
Large crowds of people have lined the streets of Rome to watch Pope Francis’ coffin be carried from the Vatican to his final resting place at the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. The Pope died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 and one of his final requests was that he be laid to … Read more
Just nowPope Francis applauded as coffin begins its final journey The Pope is being laid to rest at the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Just nowEurope
Getty Images US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stand alongside French President Emanuel Macron (left) Numerous world leaders and members of royalty have gathered in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral. Among the most prominent figures at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square on Saturday morning are Prince William, US President Donald Trump and … Read more
Pope Francis’ coffin has been carried out from St Peter’s Basilica into St Peter’s Square as part of his funeral service. Huge crowds gathered at the Vatican to pay respects to the Pope, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering from ill health. Follow live updates
Applause was heard as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived for the Pope’s funeral in St Peter’s Square. President Zelensky was among dozens of leaders and dignitaries – including Donald Trump and Prince William – who joined 40,000 mourners in St Peter’s Square. Follow live updates
Just nowUS President Trump pays respects by Pope’s coffinThousands have gathered in Rome to pay their respects to the late pontiff. Just nowEurope
17 mins agoCrowds gather in Rome ahead of Pope’s funeralThe BBC’s Sarah Rainsford says people from all over the world have gathered to pay their respects.17 mins agoEurope