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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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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?

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What next after the death of Pope Francis?

The 88-year-old pontiff's death has set in motion the centuries-old process of electing a new Pope.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

How do Indians navigate through misinformation on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp group chats in India often turn into forums for political debate, with misinformation running rampant. And touchy topics can cause rifts between friends and family.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Europe wants to attract US academics in wake of Trump administration cuts. What will lure them in?

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?

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pope Francis: World, religious leaders pay their respects

Leaders from Asia to the Americas have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death at the age of 88 on Easter Monday.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

As 'Easter truce' ends, what next for Ukraine peace effort?

Vladimir Putin's surprise "Easter truce" has ended after just 30 hours. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of violating the ceasefire nearly 3,000 times. What was it really for?

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What happened to Germany's peace movement?

Thousands in Germany jave joined traditional Easter peace marches β€” but the heyday of the country's peace movement seems long gone, as the government prepares to re-arm. What happened?

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Scientific consensus, climate and Catholicism: A look back at Pope Francis’s environmental legacy

Pope Francis's legacy includes efforts to open the eyes of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics to the dangers of climate change.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Coolcations: Why more people are flocking to destinations in Norway, Finland and Iceland this summer

Coolcations in destinations such as Norway, Iceland and Finland are expected to continue seeing a boom this summer- but could they cause overtourism in the Nordics?

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Attempts to reach ceasefire in Ukraine littered with years of failure

The 30-hour "Easter truce" and the reported violations underscore the difficulty in securing even a brief pause in fighting.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Did Francis live up to promise as 'pope of the poor'?

Pope Francis slammed capitalism and ecological destruction, washed the feet of incarcerated youth and preached tolerance. But Latin America's first pontiff didn't fulfill all expectations in the Global South.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Francis, a pope both conservative and unconventional

Pope Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years. The first Latin American in the office was as much a pastor as a pope, traditional as well as open to change. But he did not fulfill the many hopes for reform.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The complex legacy of Pope Francis

His was a dramatic papacy, frustrating conservatives and progressives alike. Beloved by the faithful, he leaves behind a divided Church.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine: Putin will 'analyze' Zelenskyy ceasefire proposal

The Russian president says Moscow will consider a limited truce proposal suggested by Ukraine. Meanwhile, US President Trump says he is hopeful of a peace deal this week, without offering any specifics. DW has more.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Pope Francis's last public appearance on Easter Sunday

The pontiff's last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Pope Francis dead at 88

He was unafraid to wade into politics, publicly feuding with U.S. President Donald Trump over immigration and rebuking U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Pope Francis dies at 88, the Vatican says

The pontiff had recently had a lengthy stay in a Rome hospital suffering from double pneumonia.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews