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Israeli police block Catholic leaders from Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem Israeli police said they had notified the church that no mass could be held on Palm Sunday due to safety concerns. Authorities have banned large gatherings since the Iran war began. Pope Leo condemns using God to justify war in Palm Sunday mass The pope has said God rejects the prayers of those who wage war and have "hands full of blood." Leo has also prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass. Finland reports drone crashes, alleges territorial violation Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland. According to the country's prime minister, the drones may have been Ukrainian drones that strayed into Finnish airspace. Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia. One German police union fears this could lead to an increase in car thefts in Europe. Russian students duped into signing contracts with military University students are being recruited to serve in drone units fighting Ukraine. They are offered lucrative contracts and promised they won't be sent to the front. Reports suggest those promises are not always kept. France: Two new arrests over foiled Bank of America attack French police arrested two more suspects over a foiled attack on Bank of America's Paris offices. The custody of the first arrested suspect arrested has been extended. UK police question suspect after Derby car incident Seven people were seriously injured when a car plowed into pedestrians in the central English city of Derby. A man, who is originally from India, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Fact check: Fake satellite images distort Middle East conflict from above As the Iran war intensifies, satellite imagery has become a key battleground in the information war. Manipulated or AI‑generated aerial images are increasingly blurring the line between fact and fiction on the ground. Nepal: Ex-energy minister arrested in money laundering case A day after the arrest of the former prime minister, Nepalese police also arrested the country's former energy minister. Investigators said he was detained as part of an ongoing probe into money laundering. Nuclear power in Africa: Big dreams, bigger hurdles African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions. Yet complex financing, long timelines and safety demands mean only a few nations may realistically bring reactors online. 'No Kings' protests — Trump critics rally across the US Protesters say US democracy is backsliding under President Donald Trump, with the White House dismissing the marches as a product of "leftist funding networks." Missing Cuba-bound boats carrying aid arrive safely in Havana Two sailboats had gone missing while sailing from Mexico to Havana to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Cuba. The Mexican Navy located the vessels and escorted them to port. Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share battlefield expertise on countering missile and drone threats.