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In pictures: Pope Francis and his love for 'the beautiful game'

Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to inviting legends like Messi and Maradona to the Vatican.

Art

Oxford exhibition to showcase Zimbabwean anti-colonial sculptures

Zimbabwean sculptures confronting British colonialism will go on display at Oxford’s Oriel College, with Wallace Mkanka’s 'Blindfold Justice' named overall winner of the competition.

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.

Food and Drink

Madrid's Botín turns 300: 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.

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Culture news

3,400-year-old town linked to Tutankhamun unearthed in Egypt

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.

Culture news

From 'Sinners' to David Hockney in Paris: This week's culture catch-up

From blockbuster art shows in Paris to Easter playlists, post-apocalyptic TV and Ryan Coogler’s latest vampire flick 'Sinners' - here’s what not to miss in culture this week.

Culture Series

Meet the photographer capturing the lives of Belfast’s divided youth

Binder's project, which won the 2025 Sony World Photography Award for Documentary, explores how the Troubles continues to shape a new generation in Belfast.

Art

Meet the winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards

UK photographer Zed Nelson's four-continent project, highlighting humanity's complex relationship with nature, earned him this year's coveted Photographer of the Year award.

Art

Archaeological Museum of Naples displays stolen artefacts in new show

From slabs once owned by Maria Callas to Greek vases and Roman statues, around 600 stolen artefacts are now on display at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

Culture news

London Eurovision Party gives fans a taste of what to expect in Basel

The London Eurovision Party kicked off the 2025 contest in style, with 23 acts performing their songs - giving fans a taste of what to expect in Basel.

Design

Milan Salone del Mobile 2025: Spinning libraries and daring designs

Milan's Salone del Mobile, the world-renowned design fair, showcased cutting-edge furniture from 2,100 exhibitors across 37 countries, with highlights like Es Devlin’s stunning "Library of Light".

Art

Cartier’s glittering legacy showcased in new V&A exhibition

From royal tiaras worn at coronations to celebrity showstoppers on red carpets, a new exhibition at London’s V&A Museum is showcasing over a century of Cartier’s most iconic and extravagant creations.

Cinema

Everything you should know about this year's Cannes Film Festival

Euronews Culture discusses the recent Cannes lineup and what to expect from this year's festival amid a bombshell report on sexual abuse within the film industry.

Culture news

MPs call for urgent action to save British film and TV from collapse

MPs warn that the UK’s film and TV industry is in crisis, with independent production collapsing under the weight of streaming giants - and call for urgent government action to protect British stories, jobs, and talent.

Culture news

James Toback ordered to pay $1.68 billion in civil sexual abuse case

Oscar-nominated writer and director James Toback has been ordered to pay €1.5 billion to victims of sexual abuse and misconduct spanning more than three decades. The case, brought under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, is one of the largest civil verdicts in state history.

Art

Fancy staying overnight at London's National Gallery? Here's how

For the first time ever, the National Gallery is offering one lucky person an overnight stay among some of the most iconic paintings in history.

Food and Drink

Swiss chocolatiers respond to Trump's tariffs at annual chocolate fair

At an annual chocolate fair in Versoix, Switzerland, local chocolatiers voiced concern over the new 31% US tariffs, but most say the impact will be minimal as their focus remains on the domestic market.

Culture news

What are the 10 most Instagrammable bookstores in the world?

From the bookstore that inspired J.K. Rowling’s vision of Hogwarts to one featuring a magical book portal, these are the most Instagrammable bookstores around the world.

Lifestyle

Smackdowns and salvation: Inside the church where wrestling is worship

At St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Shipley, UK, pro wrestling is performed at a monthly event to bring people closer to God. The initiative was founded by Gareth “Angel” Thompson, who overcame childhood trauma and homelessness.

Art

Legal battle over Van Gogh’s final painting site resolved in France

A couple has been fighting their local council's efforts to seize the lower edge of their garden - believed to be the site of Van Gogh’s final painting. The courts have now ruled in their favour.

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