21 April 2025 | Euronews
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USA Harvard University sues Trump administration to halt freeze of federal grants The Trump administration announced it would freeze more than $2.2 billion (€2bn) in grants and contracts after the Ivy League school refused to comply with its demands to limit activism on campus. -
Vatican Rosary prayer for late Pope Francis led by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti in St Peter’s Square The rosary ended with a long round of applause followed by people chanting “long live Pope Francis”. -
Italy Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent irreversable heart failure, says Vatican Pope Francis decreed he would be buried in a simple underground tomb — with only “Franciscus” written on it — at St. Mary Major Basilica. -
Europe News The reaction of the Pope's 'neighbours' to the news of his death Amid tears and shock, word about Pope Francis' death spread quickly in the Borgo Pio neighbourhood on Monday morning. Here is how they reacted. -
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World News Asian scam operations worth €35 billion spreading across the world, UN warns New online markets, money laundering networks, stolen data products, malware, artificial intelligence and deepfake technologies are laying the ground for the rise of crime as a service, the UN report says. -
Scenes Watch: Nigeria’s top female golfer on par for greatness Grace Agbo is driving change in a sport often seen as elite, proving that passion and persistence trump privilege. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 21st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Philippines US and Philippine forces launch joint annual combat drills amid tensions with China The United States and the Philippines launched their annual joint military drills on Monday, involving around 14,000 troops in full-scale combat scenarios designed to strengthen defence cooperation and regional security. -
Health news What is double pneumonia and how did it impact Pope Francis' health? Pope Francis, who had part of his lung removed as a young man, recently spent several weeks hospital due to a respiratory infection. -
Pakistan Pakistan begins second national polio vaccination drive to protect 45mln children Health workers are often attacked by militants who falsely claim that vaccination efforts are part of a Western plot to sterilise Muslim children. -
Europe News Conclaves through time - the long and short Conclaves can last as little as a day but they have been known to go on for years too: here are a few of the historical outliers. -
Vatican New papal burial rites established at Pope Francis' request Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed. -
Food and Drink Madrid's Botín celebrates its 300th anniversary: Inside the world’s oldest restaurant Madrid’s Botín, the world’s oldest restaurant according to Guinness World Records, is celebrating 300 years of continuous service. Founded in 1725, it’s famed for its wood-fire oven and was immortalised by Ernest Hemingway. -
Health news 'Landmark' study finds lowering blood pressure helps reduce dementia risks The findings could make the case for prioritising blood pressure control as people age, given that there is no known cure for dementia. -
No Comment Holy Fire ceremony lights up Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem Flames lit up Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Easter. -
Thailand Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after quake caused block to collapse The collapse sparked questions about the enforcement of construction safety and the state-run Chinese contractor, China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, leading to the arrest Saturday of its Chinese executive in Thailand. -
EuroVerify How the US-China trade war took to TikTok and put Europe's luxury fashion houses in the middle The US and China’s ongoing trade war has taken to TikTok and European fashion houses have found themselves sandwiched in the middle. -
Culture news Theseus, Ariadne and a minotaur join the Mount Olympus podcast party Live from Mount Olympus returns for its sixth season with more myth, intrigue and a Tony-winning narrator. -
Europe in Motion Egg prices continue to rise in the EU. Which member state is paying the most? The price of eggs rose by 6.7% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year. These EU countries are experiencing the highest costs. -
Culture news ‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler teases his ‘scary’ X-Files series reboot ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler confirms his next project will be a reboot of ‘The X-Files’. Here's why we're excited. -
No Comment Easter celebrated across Ukraine despite ongoing war Hundreds gathered at the Church of St. John the Theologian in Kharkiv for Easter services, a symbol of faith and resilience during Ukraine’s ongoing war. -
Tech News Instagram tests AI to catch underage users as part of teen safety push, Meta says As scrutiny grows over social media’s impact on teens, Instagram is ramping up safety tools. New AI systems will flag underage users who misrepresent their age when signing up. -
Europe News Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis? Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year's conclave? -
Europe News Six events that defined Francis’ papacy Pope Francis sought a more inclusive and consultative Church, initiating synods that encouraged dialogue and greater participation from laypeople, including women, sometimes opposed by more conservative elements of the Church. -
Culture news 3,400-year-old Egyptian town with links to King Tutankhamun unearthed near Alexandria A newly unearthed settlement in Egypt’s north-western Nile Delta dates back around 3,400 years to the New Kingdom era and features a temple believed to have been dedicated to Pharaoh Ramesses II. -
No Comment Catholic women lead solemn Holy Week procession in Antigua Catholic women filled the streets of Antigua, Guatemala, on Saturday, carrying a statue of the Virgin of Solitude to commemorate Mary’s mourning following the death of Jesus. -
Europe News Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, countries declare days of mourning The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments. -
Work Europe wants to poach US academics in wake of Trump funding cuts. Can it entice them to move? Europe is trying to woo American researchers threatened by Trump’s research cuts to this side of the Atlantic. But what will make them stay? -
China Indonesia and China pledge maritime cooperation amid South China Sea tensions Indonesia and China vow to strengthen maritime cooperation, including joint security efforts in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions over Beijing's activities near the Natuna Islands. -
Europe News Russian attacks on Ukraine during Easter ceasefire killed three, Kherson official says Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram statement in the early hours on Monday. -
Culture news Pope Francis: A life in pictures Some of the defining images of the life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Church’s pontiff. -
No Comment One last blessing: Watch Pope Francis’ final Vatican appearance Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died aged 88, known for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and efforts to modernise the Catholic Church. -
Earth News Science, compassion and Catholicism: How Pope Francis helped inspire global climate action Pope Francis's legacy includes efforts to open the eyes of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics to the dangers of climate change. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 21st – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Sri Lanka More than 100 Easter bombing victims in Sri Lanka named 'witnesses of faith' by Vatican The Vatican has recognised 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings as 'witnesses of faith', six years after the attacks that killed over 260 people. -
Tech News Countries shore up their digital defenses as global tensions raise the threat of cyberwarfare Experts in the United States, in particular, are calling for a more muscular approach to protect their digital frontier. -
Europe News What happens next in the Vatican? 'Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta,' the Vatican said in a statement posted on X. -
No Comment Ukraine welcomes home 277 soldiers in largest prisoner exchange of war Ukraine has carried out its largest prisoner exchange since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, with 277 Ukrainian soldiers returned from Russian captivity. -
Vatican Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 1936-2025 "Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta," the Vatican said in a statement posted on X. -
Europe News Pope Francis dies at 88, the Vatican says The pontiff had recently had a lengthy stay in a Rome hospital suffering from double pneumonia. -
Earth News Read, think, act: Meet three booksellers guiding people through the climate crisis From an old coal barge in Leeds, to picturesque Shaftesbury and radical Edinburgh, UK booksellers discuss bookselling during the climate crisis. -
Yemen At least 12 killed in fresh US air strikes on Yemen's capital, Houthi rebel group says The US says it is targeting the Houthis because of the group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route, and on Israel. -
Tech News Are humanoid robots faster than actual humans? China finds out in first half-marathon race Some of the robots fell in the first leg of the race, but they did complete the more than 21 km race. -
Markets Markets this week: Global manufacturing PMIs and Tesla earnings in focus Investors will closely watch the trajectory of global business activity in the manufacturing and services sectors this week. Meanwhile, major US tech companies—including Tesla, Microsoft, and Alphabet—are set to report first-quarter earnings, driving the market movements. -
Culture news Scientists discover new colour ‘olo’ - and there’s a link to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ A team of scientists claim to have discovered a new colour that no human has ever seen before. But what does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ have to do with this contested discovery? -
USA Pete Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in second Signal chat, media report Citing sources close to the matter, multiple media have reported US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth created a Signal group chat where he shared details of a March military airstrike on Houthi militants in Yemen with individuals including his wife and brother. -
Economy China vows retaliation against countries supporting US-led trade isolation Beijing has vowed to retaliate if other countries strike trade deals with the United States at the expense of China’s interests, in response to news that the Trump administration is pressuring trading partners to isolate China in negotiations. -
Culture news Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week The old-school glamour of Cartier dazzles at London's V&A, hundreds of previously looted objects make their museum debut in Naples, and a new Norwegian horror dissects Cinderella. Here's what to look out for this week... -
Economy EU employment reaches highest level since 2005 at the end of last year The employment rate in the EU reached its highest level at the end of 2024, while the unemployment rate recently also came to a record low. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the labour market across Europe. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 21st – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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The Big Question Living in debt? Savings expert shares secret to ‘spring clean your finances’ “Nobody thinks that a credit card is actually debt,” warns Kevin Mountford, co-founder of savings platform, Raisin UK. -
Europe News Soldiers celebrate their fourth Easter on the frontlines in Ukraine Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of creating a false appearance of honouring an Easter ceasefire, adding that Moscow continued to target Ukrainian cities after Putin announced the unilateral temporary truce. -
Europe News Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across major European cities Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.