The wait for a new pope goes on after black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel following the first secret vote as the conclave began. A group of 133 cardinal electors began their behind-closed-doors ...

The statement came a day after US President Donald Trump said only 21 of 24 hostages believed alive had survived.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the UK and allies were pushing for de-escalation after exchanges of fire between the nuclear-armed neighbours.