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Cardinals have been meeting in the Vatican ahead of the conclave on May 7, where they will start to vote for a successor to Pope Francis. Preparations for the centuries-old tradition are underway, following Pope Francis' death on April 21 at age 88.

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to escalate its military campaign in Gaza, including the full capture of the territory and maintaining an indefinite presence there. The United Nations has voiced grave concerns over the plan's impact on an escalating humanitarian crisis, with reports up to 290,000 children under 5 are experiencing acute food insecurity.

From helping doctors triage patients, to interpreting brain scans and detecting early signs of disease - AI has potential to revolutionise healthcare. Still, challenges remain around safety, regulation and cultural nuances and experts say these must be considered as the technology advances and new tools emerge.