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India And Pakistan Conflict, Papal Conclave Begins, Transgender Military Ban
07 May 2025
India struck multiple targets across Pakistan in the most extensive strikes in more than 50 years, the papal conclave to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic church begins today, and the Supreme Court has allowed a ban on transgender people serving in the military. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Ryland Barton, Daniel Burke, Krishnadev Calamur, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Kaity Kline, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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India struck multiple targets across Pakistan, and Pakistan retaliated with strikes on Kashmir, parts of which both countries control.
Not just one blast, there were a number of blasts. So windows were shaking. Is a de-escalation at all possible?
I'm Michelle Martin, that's A. Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News. The Supreme Court has allowed a ban on transgender people serving in the military. But more than 4,000 active duty service members are transgender. What happens to them?
And cardinals from around the world have arrived in Vatican City to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. The selection process to replace Pope Francis will be done in secrecy.
We are in God's hands and we believe that God will act among us and we will have the Holy Father he wants us to have.
Stay with us. We've got all the news you need to start your day. Indians and Pakistanis had been waiting for or dreading this moment.
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