Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Spanish cardinal José Cobo Cano (left) attends an Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Sightings Across The World 7

Comet C/2023A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), a comet visible only once every 80,000 years has been spotted streaking across skies around the world.

Belgium: Protesting Farmers Arrive At EU Capital Brussels With Tractors 3

Hundreds of farmers arrived at the EU Capital Brussels with tractors on Monday morning, February 26, ahead of the EU agriculture ministers’ meeting. Chaotic scene erupted as police deployed water cannons to deter demonstrators away from EU institutions and rowdy protesters setting fires, dumping manure, and driving their trucks onto roadblocks.

Toyota Prius selected as 2004 Car of the Year in N. America

Toyota Prius selected as 2004 Car of the Year in N. America

DETROIT, United States - Don Esmond, senior vice president and a general manager of Toyota Motor Sales USA, poses with the North American Car of the Year Award for Toyota's hybrid car Prius during the press preview at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit on Jan. 4.

Toyota Prius selected as 2004 Car of the Year in N. America

Toyota Prius selected as 2004 Car of the Year in N. America

DETROIT, United States - Don Esmond, senior vice president and a general manager of Toyota Motor Sales USA, poses with the North American Car of the Year Award for Toyota's hybrid car Prius during the press preview at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit on Jan. 4. (Kyodo)