2025-04-22

Europe News

Russia strikes Odesa, Zaporizhzhia 24 hours after Easter truce ends

Anticipation is building over whether diplomatic efforts can stop more than three years of fighting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour.

22/04/2025

Business

Big tech kicks off earnings as Trump drama and market jitters continue

As big tech companies kick off quarterly earnings season this week, the industry’s bellwether companies have been thrust into a cauldron of uncertainty.

22/04/2025

World News

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 14 and destroy donated bulldozers

There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the strikes. The military says it only targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas because the group operates in densely populated areas.

22/04/2025

Australia

Australians cast ballots in early voting ahead of May general election

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton cancelled campaign events out of respect for Pope Francis who died on Monday.

22/04/2025

Art

New exhibition uncovers the overlooked history of women in Pompeii

A new exhibition at Pompeii Archaeological Park brings to light the lives of women in the ancient Roman city - from priestesses and businesswomen to slaves and sex workers.

22/04/2025

Travel News

Discover Cracow, Queensland's hidden gem in the Outback

The Outback is a land of emptiness. This semi-arid area in the heart of Australia comprises more than 70 per cent of the country's territory, but is home to just 5 per cent of its population.

22/04/2025

France

Russia's Easter truce was a 'charm offensive' for Trump, France says

France's foreign minister said the ceasefire declared by Moscow was aimed at preventing US President Donald Trump from getting 'impatient and angry'.

22/04/2025

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Apostolic Palace sealed after Pope Francis' death

Following the death of Pope Francis, Vatican officials sealed his residences at Casa Santa Marta and the Apostolic Palace, following procedures observed after the death of a pontiff.

22/04/2025

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First images of Pope Francis released following his death

The Vatican has shared the first images of late Pope Francis, showing him lying in a wooden coffin, dressed in red liturgical garments and wearing his bishop’s mitre.

22/04/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 22nd – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

22/04/2025

Culture news

Martin Scorsese on the death of Pope Francis: 'He radiated goodness'

Director Martin Scorsese met Pope Francis several times, including for the premiere of his 2016 film 'Silence' and before announcing his forthcoming film about Jesus. “The loss for me runs deep - I was lucky enough to know him, and I will miss his presence and his warmth,” he said.

22/04/2025

Vatican

Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the Vatican between popes?

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

22/04/2025

Sudan

Sudan's RSF kill more than 30 in latest attack in Darfur, monitor says

Fresh violence by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) follows a multi-day attack that killed more than 400 people, according to the UN.

22/04/2025

USA

Hegseth blasts media amid 'full blown meltdown' at Pentagon claims

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under pressure over reports of a second Signal chatroom and turmoil in the Pentagon.

22/04/2025

World

Abu Dhabi’s cultural ambitions grow with new art collection

In this episode of The Agenda, Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi, discusses how Abu Dhabi's expanding art collections and museums are shaping its global cultural and educational legacy.

22/04/2025

Europe News

Govsatcom, Eutelsat, Iris2: European alternatives to Starlink

The threat to cut off Kyiv's access to the Starlink satellite network could have far-reaching consequences for the war. To avoid this, Ukrainian authorities are seeking alternatives from the EU.

22/04/2025

Economy

Is Donald Trump threatening the US Federal Reserve’s independence?

US president Donald Trump has been increasingly calling for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, claiming that there is "virtually no inflation", as energy and grocery prices continue to decrease considerably.

22/04/2025

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Israeli airstrike hits tents sheltering displaced Gazans

An Israeli airstrike struck tents housing displaced Palestinians in central Gaza City on Monday, killing at least five people, including two women and a child, according to medics.

22/04/2025

Europe News

Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday

Pope Francis' final will states that he will be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, outside the Vatican and home to his favourite icon of the Virgin Mary.

22/04/2025

World News

Argentina mourns the death of Pope Francis

The death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a key figure of the Catholic Church in the 21st century, generated reactions around the world.

22/04/2025

Cinema

Oscars implement new rules for voting, AI and refugee filmmakers

The Academy has put forth a handful of new regulations on issues including voting, AI, refugee filmmakers and the newly launched casting category. Here's everything you need to know.

22/04/2025

Europe News

Putin open to direct 'discussions' with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments on potential bilateral talks could signal a shift in diplomacy, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy maintains push for a ceasefire.

22/04/2025

Art

Lichtenstein pop art masterpieces head to auction for the first time

Forty works spanning four decades of Roy Lichtenstein’s career will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in New York next month, expected to fetch over $35 million (€30.8 million).

22/04/2025

Radio Schuman

EU commissioner on European identity, Erasmus, youth and culture

In an interview with Euronews, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef spoke about the upcoming plans regarding Erasmus, European identity, youth engagement and culture.

22/04/2025

EuroVerify

Viral videos claiming to show support for Marine Le Pen debunked

Some videos have been erroneously captioned, while others genuinely do show support for Le Pen following her embezzlement conviction.

22/04/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 22nd – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

22/04/2025

Markets

Investors flee US assets as Trump attacks Fed chair Jerome Powell

Investors continued offloading US assets as the Trump administration seeks a way to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Trump has demanded rate cuts, referring to Powell as “a major loser” in a social media post. The US dollar weakened to a three-year low.

22/04/2025

wellbeing

Where in the world are people loneliest and does age matter?

Countries differed on how much lonelier older people were compared with those in midlife, a new study has found.

22/04/2025

World News

Pope Francis: Services held across Latin America in mourning

Before Francis, there hadn't been a non-European Bishop of Rome since the death of Syrian-born Gregory III in 741.

22/04/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis: Tributes, mass and vigils held across Europe

In Italy, bells tolled in church towers and flags were lowered to half-staff on government buildings in Rome.

22/04/2025