The world paid tribute to Pope Francis after his death at age 88. Global leaders and mourners gathered in St. Peter's Square to honor his legacy. The Vatican is now faced with the decision of choosing a new pope. Vice President JD Vance visited India to discuss trade deals and avoid steep U.S. tariffs. Israel's security chief accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of impropriety. Ronen Bar claimed that Netanyahu had pressured him to spy on anti-government protesters and prioritize personal loyalty over the Supreme Court. These are the top stories for today.

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