2025-04-23

Culture news

Freddie Mercury's sister spent £3m buying back brother's possessions

Kashmira Bulsara spent a fortune on the biggest auction of the Queen star's belongings.

23/04/2025

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Extinction Rebellion stages Earth Day protest outside Tesla showroom

Climate activists held a demonstration outside a Tesla dealership in Manhattan on Earth Day, criticising Elon Musk and his involvement in the recently formed Department of Government Efficiency in the US.

23/04/2025

World News

Israeli strike kills at least 23 as mediators seek lasting Gaza truce

The Gaza Civil Defence, a first responders' body that operates under the Hamas-run government, also said it recovered another four bodies from strikes on two homes in the same area.

23/04/2025

EuroVerify

Fake claims about Pope Francis went viral while he was in hospital

EuroVerify takes a look at online disinformation which emerged during the late Pope Francis' time in hospital.

23/04/2025

The Exchange

The power of building early education for all children

In partnership with Media City

In a world where access to quality education is often unequal, elementary level education emerges as a fundamental human right. It provides children with the skills and confidence needed to thrive.

23/04/2025

Europeans' Stories

Should irregular migrants be deported to return hubs outside the EU?

Europe has proposed a controversial draft regulation on EU returns that presents return hubs outside the EU as innovative measures to reduce irregular migration. Does externalising the management of illegal migrants comply with EU human rights standards?

23/04/2025

East-West Connect

European investors are flocking to Kazakhstan — Here’s why

In partnership with MDQ

Foreign investment in Central Asia is surging as European companies seek alternatives to Russia. Kazakhstan leads the region, attracting billions, but where is the money coming from—and how is it shaping the economy?

23/04/2025

Europe News

Papal exit offers rare diplomatic chance for global peace

With global tensions running high and world leaders gather en masse to pay their respects, Pope Francis’ funeral is shaping up to be one of the most significant international summits of the year.

23/04/2025

Cinema

‘Conclave’ viewership soars after Pope’s death - How accurate is it?

Edward Berger's Oscar-winning film 'Conclave' has re-entered the cultural conversation following Pope Francis' death. The 2024 film feels prescient considering the upcoming conclave – something mirrored in viewership numbers. But how accurate is the film? Here’s everything you need to know.

23/04/2025

Culture news

Former child actress Sophie Nyweide dies aged 24

“Sophie. A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain," reads the obituary for the young actress, who starred in 'Noah' and the Berlinale-premiering film 'Mammoth'.

23/04/2025

Nature

84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Scientists warn that this could be "something that's completely changing the face of our planet".

23/04/2025

India

Indian authorities hunt Kashmir shooters as Modi cuts Saudi trip short

There is still no indication of who carried out one of the worst recent attacks to hit the restive disputed region.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis' steadfast support for migrants defines his legacy

Pope Francis, who himself came from a family of immigrants, has consistently urged for humane treatment of migrants.

23/04/2025

Vatican

Which world leaders will attend Pope Francis' funeral?

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy are among the various world leaders who will attend the funeral in Rome on Saturday.

23/04/2025

USA

Judge slams Trump administration for 'bad faith' in deportation case

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is still being held in El Salvador despite the US government's admission that he was deported due to an 'administrative error'.

23/04/2025

Turkey

Istanbul shaken by magnitude 6.2 earthquake, 150 people injured

The incident, which started at 12:49 pm local time during a public holiday when many children were out of school and celebrating in the streets, caused widespread panic in Istanbul, which is on tenterhooks due to the looming threat of a major earthquake.

23/04/2025

Europe News

How Pope Francis' body is being preserved for his last farewell

The pointiff's body has undergone a tightly regulated preservative procedure to allow for a final public display.

23/04/2025

Health news

Hundreds of Gaza’s dialysis patients die struggling to get treatment

Officials in the territory say over 40 per cent of kidney failure patients - more than 400 - have died during the war.

23/04/2025

Europe News

EU fines Apple and Meta under digital rules amid trade spat

In the midst of a trade war with the US, the European Commission imposed two fines on the digital giants and closed two cases against them which fell under its digital regulation.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Romanian Catholics mourn Pope Francis with special mass and prayers

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, and services in his honour have been held by Catholics worldwide including those in Romania.

23/04/2025

Ukraine

Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region

In the Ukrainian town of Marhanets, a bus was targeted by a Russian drone. Russia also launched an overnight attack on Kharkiv, Kherson, Poltava and Odesa.

23/04/2025

Culture news

Turner Prize unveils shortlist on 250th anniversary of artist's birth

From huge paintings to complex installations, this year's shortlisted artists for the Turner Prize embrace the 250-year-old artist's ambition.

23/04/2025

USA

US judge blocks Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America

The administration of US President Donald Trump has been ordered to restore all Voice of America (VOA) staff and contractors to their jobs.

23/04/2025

Europe News

Merz to Europe: There's a new sheriff in town - Analysis

While Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz is already plagued by criticism and sinking poll numbers at home, his EU partners are eagerly awaiting him on the Brussels scene. They expect him to replace the dullness of his predecessor with strong leadership - and Merz is willing to deliver.

23/04/2025

Economy

Eurozone economy stalls in April as tariffs rattle services activity

Eurozone economy stagnates in April as trade tensions drag services sector into contraction. PMI data show Germany's resilience in manufacturing, while France's downturn deepens. Easing inflation pressures may support ECB rate cuts

23/04/2025

Economy

Donald Trump says he has 'no intention of firing' the US Fed chair

The US President confirmed that he has no plans to fire the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell. It follows his previous statement about wishing to terminate Powell's mandate, which caused market turmoil.

23/04/2025

No Comment

Families of Venezuelans detained in El Salvador protest in Caracas

Relatives of Venezuelans imprisoned in El Salvador held a protest outside the UN offices in Caracas on Tuesday, denouncing what they called “kidnappings” by Salvadoran authorities.

23/04/2025

Art

Ibrahim Mahama wraps Kunsthalle Bern in jute ahead of June reopening

At the end of April, Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama will wrap Kunsthalle Bern in jute sacks, revisiting a 1968 intervention by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

23/04/2025

Business

All eyes on EVs as carmakers eye competition at Auto Shanghai 2025

Global car companies as BMW, Volkswagen and General Motors are attempting to retain their market share in China as tariffs and rising Chinese competition threaten sales.

23/04/2025

Vatican

Mourners gather as Pope Francis lies in state at St Peter's Basilica

Follow our live feed as the faithful pay their respects to the late pontiff of the Catholic Church at the heart of Vatican City.

23/04/2025