1. An American has been chosen as pope for the first time in history. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost will lead the Roman Catholic Church. He is the 267th pope, and has take the papal name Leo XIV. The new pontiff is 69 years old and was born in Chicago. He served as a bishop in Peru, and became cardinal in 2023.
2. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says he will give away more than 200 billion dollars, or virtually all his wealth, to help vulnerable people over the next 20 years.
3. US President Donald Trump has called on Russia and Ukraine to accept and observe a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. The president also threatened to impose new sanctions if a truce is not respected.