CNN 5 Things First American Pope, new trade agreement, India-Pakistan escalation & more
May 8, 2025
A historic moment unfolds with the election of the first American pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, delivering a message of peace. New details emerge about a transformative trade deal between the US and the UK, promising significant changes. Meanwhile, tensions rise between India and Pakistan, raising concerns over regional stability. In Congress, a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico makes strides. Plus, scientists warn of a looming underwater volcanic eruption, adding to the urgency of geological monitoring.
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First American Pope Elected
- Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago became Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope.
- He expressed emotion and a call for unity and peace in his inaugural address.
Details of US-UK Trade Deal
- The US-UK trade deal includes agricultural and manufacturing trade barrier reductions.
- Tariffs will partly remain but car import tariffs from the UK will be reduced significantly.
India-Pakistan Border Clashes
- Tensions between India and Pakistan escalate with claims of jets shot down and troop casualties.
- The US confirmed Pakistani forces downed an Indian jet during airstrikes but details remain unclear.