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Hedge funds' 2025 selling focuses on discretionary stocks, Goldman data shows

Hedge funds are fleeing the stocks of companies that provide discretionary items and services consumers want but do not need, in a sign they anticipate an economic

Hedge funds' 2025 selling focuses on discretionary stocks, Goldman data shows
Europe|Political|World

While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be 'ad vitam'

Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world when he announced his resignation in 2013, the first in 600 years

While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be 'ad vitam'
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

IMF chops UK growth forecast as Trump tariffs hit global economy

Britain's economic growth forecast for 2025 received the sharpest downgrade of any major European economy from the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday as

IMF chops UK growth forecast as Trump tariffs hit global economy
Business|Economy|Europe

IMF cuts euro zone growth forecast amid tariff uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its economic growth forecast for the euro zone for this year and next, citing the increase in U.S. tariffs and uncertainty

IMF cuts euro zone growth forecast amid tariff uncertainty
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Abuse victims say they saw progress under Pope Francis, just not enough

When Pope Francis sat with his head in his hands and listened to accounts of clerical sexual abuse for an hour longer than scheduled during a trip to Dublin in

Abuse victims say they saw progress under Pope Francis, just not enough
Business|Europe|Political|World

German army approaches big firms for NATO logistics aid, Handelsblatt daily says

The German army has asked several large firms about whether they could provide logistics support if the country needs to deploy soldiers and equipment to NATO's eastern border

German army approaches big firms for NATO logistics aid, Handelsblatt daily says
Europe|Political|World

See the moment Vatican announces death of Pope Francis

A video released by Vatican media shows the moment the pope's death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. The camerlengo — or chamberlain — is the acting head of the Vatican in the period between the death or resignation of a pope and appointment of the next leader of the Catholic Church.

See the moment Vatican announces death of Pope Francis
Europe|Sports|World

Italy's Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis' funeral

The Italian national Olympic committee has asked for sports events to be suspended on Saturday, the day of Pope Francis’ funeral

Italy's Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis' funeral
Europe|Political|World

Moscow, Kyiv blame each other for blocking truce talks as Washington loses patience

Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Tuesday of standing in the way of negotiations on a moratorium on attacking civilian targets, as the warring sides jockey for the favour of a Trump

Moscow, Kyiv blame each other for blocking truce talks as Washington loses patience
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB close to hitting inflation target, Kazimir says

The European Central Bank could hit its 2% inflation target in the coming few months but the broader economic outlook is far too uncertain for the bank to provide any meaningful guidance

ECB close to hitting inflation target, Kazimir says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UniCredit says Banco BPM bid can't go ahead with government's conditions

UniCredit said on Tuesday its ability to make "sound" decisions could be impaired by the conditions Italy set to clear the bank's bid for Banco BPM, and it could not

UniCredit says Banco BPM bid can't go ahead with government's conditions
Europe|Political|World

PM Starmer welcomes UK top court ruling on biological sex in equality laws

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a landmark ruling that the legal definition of a woman under equality laws should be based on biological sex provided much-needed clarity

PM Starmer welcomes UK top court ruling on biological sex in equality laws
Business|Europe|Political

Sweden eyes purchase of combat vehicles with Norway, Lithuania, Finland

Sweden, Lithuania, Norway and Finland are considering a coordinated acquisition of hundreds of CV90 infantry combat vehicles made by BAE Systems, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf

Sweden eyes purchase of combat vehicles with Norway, Lithuania, Finland
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian guided bombs kill woman in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, governor says

Russia struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with two guided aerial bombs on Tuesday, killing a woman and injuring 26 other

Russian guided bombs kill woman in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, governor says
Europe|Sports

Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis win big at 25th Anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards

Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis win big at 25th Anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards

Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis win big at 25th Anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates
Europe|Political|World

HOW IS A NEW POPE CHOSEN?

The process to find Pope Francis' successor will start soon.

HOW IS A NEW POPE CHOSEN?
Arts|Europe|World

Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine Chapel

The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather on May 7 to elect a new pope in one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Sistine Chapel.

Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine Chapel
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain vows to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025

Spain will meet NATO's target of spending 2% of gross domestic product on defence this year, much earlier than its previous self-imposed deadline of 2029, Prime Minister Pedro

Spain vows to meet NATO spending goal of 2% GDP in 2025
Business|Environment|Europe

Oil group Equinor must explain climate discrepancy, minority owners say

The board of Norway's Equinor must explain how the company's plan to raise oil and gas production aligns with its stated commitment to the Paris agreement on curbing climate change, a

Oil group Equinor must explain climate discrepancy, minority owners say
Europe|Health|World

Pope Francis thanked nurse for surprise popemobile tour before his death

Among Pope Francis' final words was a thank you to his nurse, who had helped the pope surprise crowds in St.

Pope Francis thanked nurse for surprise popemobile tour before his death
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis' body to lie in state before funeral on Saturday

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St.

Pope Francis' body to lie in state before funeral on Saturday
Europe|Political|World

What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor

What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor

What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

German government forecasts economic stagnation in 2025, source says

The German government cut its economic forecast for this year and now foresees stagnation instead of 0.3% growth, a source told Reuters on Tuesday, confirming a report by the

German government forecasts economic stagnation in 2025, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Swiss insurers Helvetia and Baloise to merge to create top 10 company

Helvetia and Baloise plan to merge to create Switzerland's second-largest insurance group with a combined business volume of 20 billion Swiss francs ($24.69 billion),

Swiss insurers Helvetia and Baloise to merge to create top 10 company
Europe|World

Death is a new beginning, Pope Francis wrote in preface to book

Death should not be seen as the end of life but as the beginning of eternity, Pope Francis said in words he wrote only days before his final hospitalisation in the preface to

Death is a new beginning, Pope Francis wrote in preface to book
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy

The plight of migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities

Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy
Europe|World

Why Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed following his death

Why Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed following his death

Why Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed following his death
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Political|Stock Markets

European shares close higher as financials, L'Oreal rise; Fed spat still a worry

European shares ended slightly higher on Tuesday on the back of rising financials and post-earnings gains in L'Oreal, though sentiment

European shares close higher as financials, L'Oreal rise; Fed spat still a worry
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia is ramping up hybrid attacks against Europe, Dutch intelligence says

By Anthony Deutsch and Bart H.

Russia is ramping up hybrid attacks against Europe, Dutch intelligence says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

BoE's Greene says US tariffs likely to put downward pressure on UK inflation

Britain is more likely to see lower rather than higher inflation as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said on Tuesday.

BoE's Greene says US tariffs likely to put downward pressure on UK inflation
Americas|Crime|Europe|World

Russian court cuts jail term for American held on drug charges, lawyer says

A Russian court on Tuesday ordered that the jail sentence of a U.S. citizen convicted of drug trafficking be reduced to 9-1/2 years from 12-1/2, the man's lawyer told Reuters.

Russian court cuts jail term for American held on drug charges, lawyer says
Europe|World

Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial

Pope Francis, who visited more than 60 countries during his papacy, will make his final journey along the road from Vatican City to the Esquiline, one of the seven

Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

KKR makes $1.2 billion offer for Sweden's Biotage

Sweden's Biotage said on Tuesday that KKR had made a cash offer for the Swedish biotechnology firm, valuing it at around 11.6 billion Swedish crowns ($1.22 billion).

KKR makes $1.2 billion offer for Sweden's Biotage
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

Majority of German firms fear negative effects of Trump tariffs, ZEW finds

More than 80% of German companies in manufacturing and the information technology industry expect a negative impact on the German economy from tariffs imposed by the U.S., according

Majority of German firms fear negative effects of Trump tariffs, ZEW finds
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Euro zone firms were seeing improved business momentum before tariffs, ECB says

Euro zone firms were reporting improved business momentum in the weeks leading up to the Trump administration's early April tariff announcement, mainly reflecting an incipient

Euro zone firms were seeing improved business momentum before tariffs, ECB says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB survey sees inflation stabilising at 2%

Euro zone inflation could be a touch higher this year than earlier thought but will then stabilise at the European Central Bank's 2% target, the bank's Survey of Professional

ECB survey sees inflation stabilising at 2%
Europe|Political|World

Europeans outlined non-negotiable issues to US for Ukraine-Russia peace deal, French minister says

European powers told the United States last week which aspects of a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia would be non-negotiable for them, ahead of a new round of

Europeans outlined non-negotiable issues to US for Ukraine-Russia peace deal, French minister says
Business|Economy|Europe

Spain's trade deficit widens 58% in Jan-Feb from same period a year ago

Spain's trade deficit widened 58% in the first two months of 2025 from the same period a year earlier, to 9.62 billion euros ($11.07 billion), the Economy ministry said on Tuesday.

Spain's trade deficit widens 58% in Jan-Feb from same period a year ago
Europe|Political|World

Russian drone attack injures three people in Ukraine's Odesa, governor says

Russian forces launched a mass overnight drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port city of Odesa, wounding three people and damaging many apartments, local officials said early on

Russian drone attack injures three people in Ukraine's Odesa, governor says
Arts|Europe|World

Russian-Georgian sculptor Tsereteli, known for monumental projects, dies at 91

Zurab Tsereteli, a Russian-Georgian sculptor, painter and architect known for his large-scale and sometimes divisive works, has died aged 91, Russian state news agency TASS reported on

Russian-Georgian sculptor Tsereteli, known for monumental projects, dies at 91
Education|Europe|World

70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report shows

Eighty years after the Holocaust, more than 200,000 Jewish survivors are still alive, but according to a study 70% of them will be gone within the next 10 years

70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report shows
Europe|Political|US|World

Putin says he’s open to direct talks with Ukraine as US pressure builds

Putin says he’s open to direct talks with Ukraine as US pressure builds

Putin says he’s open to direct talks with Ukraine as US pressure builds
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Trying to contain US market contagion

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. There is an old saying that when the U.S. sneezes, the world catches a cold.

Trying to contain US market contagion
Europe|Political|World

Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?

Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next pope

Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff

Every pope has his critics

Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
Americas|Europe|Political|World

An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes

An Irish-born American cardinal was entrusted by Pope Francis to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy See after the death of one pontiff and before the election of another

An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter

China's Nio said on Tuesday it would launch its Firefly electric vehicle in Europe in the third quarter, later than initially forecast, after it underestimated challenges involved

China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Brazil's Lula to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and first lady Janja Lula da Silva will travel to Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral, the Brazilian government said in a statement

Brazil's Lula to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Americas|Asia|Australia|Business|Europe|Finance

Nomura to buy Macquarie's US, European asset management units for $1.8 billion

Nomura is acquiring Macquarie Group's U.S. and European public asset management businesses for $1.8 billion, marking the Japanese investment bank's most

Nomura to buy Macquarie's US, European asset management units for $1.8 billion
Australia|Europe|Political|World

Britain and New Zealand to step up military ties as leaders meet

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon are expected to agree to deepen defence and security ties, including stepping up support for

Britain and New Zealand to step up military ties as leaders meet
Celebrity|Europe|Health|World

Norway's Queen Sonja, 87, hospitalised for shortness of breath

Norway's Queen Sonja, 87, was admitted to the National Hospital on Monday evening for examinations due to shortness of breath, the Norwegian royal court said.

Norway's Queen Sonja, 87, hospitalised for shortness of breath
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday. He was 88, and had suffered a serious bout of double pneumonia.

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis
Europe|Political|World

Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on Monday bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time since the early days of the war, and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr

Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine
Americas|Europe|Health|Political|World

OBIT: POPE FRANCIS DIES AT 88

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church, dies at 88, the Vatican has announced.

OBIT: POPE FRANCIS DIES AT 88
Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday
Europe|Political|US|World

Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican

Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican

Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity

Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch

Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity
Europe|Sports

Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis win Laureus awards

The world's most decorated gymnast Simone Biles was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men's honour at the

Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis win Laureus awards
Europe|World

Pope Francis gives Easter blessing on St. Peter’s Basilica balcony in last appearance

Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of delighted crowds in what was his last appearance. CNN Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb reports.

Pope Francis gives Easter blessing on St. Peter’s Basilica balcony in last appearance
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed

Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina have been postponed after the death of Pope Francis

Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed
Europe|World

Pope Francis asked to be buried 'in the ground,' without grave decoration

Pope Francis confirmed in his final testament that he wished to be buried in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major and not at St.

Pope Francis asked to be buried 'in the ground,' without grave decoration
Europe|Health|World

Pope died of a stroke and heart failure, Vatican doctor says

Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli said in a death certificate released on Monday for the 88-year-old pontiff.

Pope died of a stroke and heart failure, Vatican doctor says
Europe|Political|World

Who could be the next pope? Some possible candidates

Predict who the next pope will be at your peril.

Who could be the next pope? Some possible candidates
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest,

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest
Europe|World

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

Pope Francis has died at age 88

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
Europe|World

Two papal deaths 20 years apart, one expected, the other a surprise

When Pope John Paul II died on the evening of April 2, 2005, the whole world knew it would be coming at any moment.

Two papal deaths 20 years apart, one expected, the other a surprise
Europe|Political|US|World

JD Vance was one of the last leaders to meet with Pope Francis

One of Pope Francis’ final encounters before his death was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who visited the Vatican over the weekend

JD Vance was one of the last leaders to meet with Pope Francis
Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis gave women Vatican roles, but held back on wider changes

One of the most long-lasting impacts of Pope Francis' pontificate may be his appointment of more women than ever before to top Vatican positions.

Pope Francis gave women Vatican roles, but held back on wider changes
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin hawk Patrushev says trust between Russia and U.S. should be restored

One of the Kremlin's most senior hawks, Nikolai Patrushev, said on Monday that trust between the two "great powers" of Russia and the United States should be restored and that

Kremlin hawk Patrushev says trust between Russia and U.S. should be restored
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine sending delegation to London talks on settling war

Ukainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Kyiv was sending a delegation to talks in London on Wednesday with Western countries on finding a resolution to the more than

Zelenskiy says Ukraine sending delegation to London talks on settling war
Europe|Sports

Ostapenko stuns world No. 1 Sabalenka to win Porsche Grand Prix

Jelena Ostapenko has upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-1 in the Porsche Grand Prix final in Stuttgart

Ostapenko stuns world No. 1 Sabalenka to win Porsche Grand Prix
Europe|Health|Political|World

Pope Francis spent final day working, despite doctors' orders

After spending more than five weeks in hospital for a bout of double pneumonia, doctors told Pope Francis he needed two months' rest - but the leader of the

Pope Francis spent final day working, despite doctors' orders
Europe|World

Catholics around the world mourn 'humble' Pope Francis

Members of the 1.4 billion-member global Catholic community expressed grief on Monday at the death of Pope Francis aged 88, many praising him as a humble man

Catholics around the world mourn 'humble' Pope Francis
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Catholics express hurt over late Pope's war stance

Worshippers coming out of a Catholic church service in the Ukrainian city of Lviv on Monday expressed sorrow at the death of Pope Francis, but also lingering

Ukraine's Catholics express hurt over late Pope's war stance
Europe|Political|World

After Pope Francis' death, focus turns to cardinals who will choose his successor

With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating on who among the red-robed

After Pope Francis' death, focus turns to cardinals who will choose his successor
Environment|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump and Francis, both elected as outsiders, sparred from afar on policy and diverged on leadership style

Trump and Francis, both elected as outsiders, sparred from afar on policy and diverged on leadership style

Trump and Francis, both elected as outsiders, sparred from afar on policy and diverged on leadership style
Europe|Political|World

Putin says Easter ceasefire is over, Russia 'positive' on peace proposals

Fighting in Ukraine has resumed after the Easter ceasefire, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, adding that Moscow was open to any peace initiatives and expected

Putin says Easter ceasefire is over, Russia 'positive' on peace proposals
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Bosnia's truck drivers protest, demand government help for the sector

More than 500 trucks drove through the Bosnian capital Sarajevo on Monday, blowing horns in a protest against the government's failure to help the struggling transportation sector

Bosnia's truck drivers protest, demand government help for the sector
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death

Tributes to Pope Francis are pouring in from around the world

Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine's Kherson region

The head of Ukraine's southern Kherson region says that Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in the region

Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine's Kherson region
Business|Europe|Political|Technology

EU says it will enforce digital rules irrespective of CEO and location

The European Union is determined to enforce its full digital rule book no matter who is in charge of companies such as X, Meta, Apple and Tiktok or where they are based, Commission

EU says it will enforce digital rules irrespective of CEO and location
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes

European equity funds drew massive inflows in the week ended April 16, while U.S. funds faced hefty outflows, as investors continued to shift capital on concerns over U.S. trade tariffs and

Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel

It’s the world’s northernmost airport. And its runway is melting

It’s the world’s northernmost airport. And its runway is melting

It’s the world’s northernmost airport. And its runway is melting
Business|Economy|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

It was once a small Spanish fishing town. Now it attracts millions of tourists every year

It was once a small Spanish fishing town. Now it attracts millions of tourists every year

It was once a small Spanish fishing town. Now it attracts millions of tourists every year
Europe|Political|World

'They never even pretended': Ukrainian MP accuses Russia of breaking 'Easter truce'

Ukrainian parliament member Inna Sovsun told CNN Russian forces continued attacks just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a brief Easter truce. There have been no pauses in the conflict since Russia launched its unprovoked full-scale invasion in February 2022.

'They never even pretended': Ukrainian MP accuses Russia of breaking 'Easter truce'
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Davos gathering founder Klaus Schwab quits as World Economic Forum chair

Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, whose annual gathering of business and political leaders in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos became a symbol of

Davos gathering founder Klaus Schwab quits as World Economic Forum chair
Europe|World

Vatican suspends Acutis ceremony after pope's death but Jubilee continues

The canonisation of the first saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis, has been suspended due to Pope Francis' death, the Vatican said in a statement on Monday.

Vatican suspends Acutis ceremony after pope's death but Jubilee continues
Celebrity|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis: His pontificate in numbers

Here are some statistics about Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.

Pope Francis: His pontificate in numbers
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says U.S. position ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gives satisfaction

The Kremlin said on Monday that the position of U.S.

Kremlin says U.S. position ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gives satisfaction
Europe|World

The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope's death

The Vatican says the canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death of Pope Francis

The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope's death
Election|Europe|Political|World

What are the church's rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one?

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one

What are the church's rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Putin praises Pope Francis, sends his condolences

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Putin praises Pope Francis, sends his condolences
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia launches deadly aerial barrage on Ukraine as US pushes for peace plan

Russia launches deadly aerial barrage on Ukraine as US pushes for peace plan

Russia launches deadly aerial barrage on Ukraine as US pushes for peace plan
Europe|Sports

Holger Rune stuns Carlos Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open and end two-year trophy drought

Holger Rune stuns Carlos Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open and end two-year trophy drought

Holger Rune stuns Carlos Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open and end two-year trophy drought
Europe|Political|World

What happens now, following the funeral of Pope Francis

Here is what happens next in the Roman Catholic Church following the funeral of Pope Francis, after his death at the age of 88, and the announcement of the start of the

What happens now, following the funeral of Pope Francis
Europe|Political|World

Italian PM hails Pope Francis' help in hard times

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni mourned Pope Francis on Monday as a friend who had given her comfort in tough times and done his duty to the end.

Italian PM hails Pope Francis' help in hard times
Europe|Health|Political|World

The life and times of Pope Francis

Following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88.

The life and times of Pope Francis
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship

‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship

‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship
Europe|World

The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins

The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
Europe|Political|World

'Who am I to judge?' Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style

Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style

'Who am I to judge?' Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style
Europe|Political|World

Francis changed church policy on the death penalty and nuclear weapons but upheld it on abortion

Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear weapons

Francis changed church policy on the death penalty and nuclear weapons but upheld it on abortion
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire

Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much of its pomp and privilege, but his attempts to make the

Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire
Europe|Political|World

What happens when a pope dies?

With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals steeped in tradition that mark the

What happens when a pope dies?
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Norway's Prime Minister to meet US President Trump on Thursday

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and finance minister Jens Stoltenberg will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, the prime minister's office said.

Norway's Prime Minister to meet US President Trump on Thursday
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|US

EU explores tweaking methane rules for US gas to help trade talks, sources say

The European Union is looking at ways to make it easier for U.S. gas exports to comply with its methane emissions rules, as the bloc attempts

EU explores tweaking methane rules for US gas to help trade talks, sources say
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Moscow court finds Google guilty of disclosing Russian war casualties, TASS says

A Moscow court has found Alphabet's Google guilty of disclosing personal data of Russian servicemen who died in Ukraine, Russia's TASS news agency reported on Monday, citing court documents

Moscow court finds Google guilty of disclosing Russian war casualties, TASS says
Europe|Health|World

Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour

Pope Francis has emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless people in St. Peter’s Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the square

Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an 'impression of a ceasefire' as attacks continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of trying to create an “impression of a ceasefire,” saying Russian forces continued attacks after President Vladimir Putin’s declaration of an Easter truce

Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an 'impression of a ceasefire' as attacks continue
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine reports nearly 3,000 violations of Russia's own Easter ceasefire vow

Ukraine's forces reported 2,935 violations of Russia's own Easter ceasefire vow, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said early on Monday.

Ukraine reports nearly 3,000 violations of Russia's own Easter ceasefire vow
Europe|Political|World

Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of countless violations of one-day Easter ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of thousands of attacks that violated the one-day Easter ceasefire declared by President Vladimir

Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of countless violations of one-day Easter ceasefire
Europe|Sports

Liverpool needs one more win to secure the Premier League title after beating Leicester 1-0

The Premier League title is so close Liverpool can almost touch it

Liverpool needs one more win to secure the Premier League title after beating Leicester 1-0
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine asks Russia to halt strikes on civilian targets for 30 days

Ukraine proposes that Russia abandon drone and missile strikes on civilian infrastructure for at least 30 days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday.

Ukraine asks Russia to halt strikes on civilian targets for 30 days
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia-Ukraine war: US says it would welcome extension of ceasefire

The U.S.

Russia-Ukraine war: US says it would welcome extension of ceasefire
Europe|Political|World

Putin accused of breaching own truce as brief pause to fighting in Ukraine ends

Putin accused of breaching own truce as brief pause to fighting in Ukraine ends

Putin accused of breaching own truce as brief pause to fighting in Ukraine ends
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Queen Elizabeth II's favorite dogs race for glory in Britain's Corgi Derby

Some of the fastest canines on four very short legs have raced for glory in Scotland’s annual Corgi Derby

Queen Elizabeth II's favorite dogs race for glory in Britain's Corgi Derby
Environment|Europe|Science

An Asian elephant calf was born at Zurich Zoo and its name will start with the letter Z

The Zurich Zoo says a 19-year-old Asian elephant has given birth to a male calf

An Asian elephant calf was born at Zurich Zoo and its name will start with the letter Z
Europe|Political|US|World

Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration, gets chocolate eggs for kids

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday as the pontiff recovers from pneumonia

Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration, gets chocolate eggs for kids
Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance
Celebrity|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

King Charles and Queen Camilla greet crowds after Easter service

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla briefly greeted onlookers after an Easter service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, an important fixture in the calendar of the monarch, who

King Charles and Queen Camilla greet crowds after Easter service
Africa|Education|Europe|Political|World

Descendants of slave owners and enslaved people in the Caribbean call for reparations at the UN

The great-great grandson of 19th-century British prime minister William Gladstone says he “shocked and horrified” to learn about seven years ago that his ancestors were slave owners in Jamaica and Guyana

Descendants of slave owners and enslaved people in the Caribbean call for reparations at the UN
Europe|Sports

Aryna Sabalenka takes photo of ball mark to dispute umpire’s call during Stuttgart Open victory

Aryna Sabalenka takes photo of ball mark to dispute umpire’s call during Stuttgart Open victory

Aryna Sabalenka takes photo of ball mark to dispute umpire’s call during Stuttgart Open victory
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Francis greets cheering Easter crowds from popemobile as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope Francis entered St.

Pope Francis greets cheering Easter crowds from popemobile as he recovers from pneumonia
Europe|Political|US|World

Pope Francis, a Trump critic, meets US VP Vance on Easter morning

Pope Francis held a private meeting at the Vatican on Sunday morning with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, the Vatican said in a statement.

Pope Francis, a Trump critic, meets US VP Vance on Easter morning
Europe|Political|World

Russia says Ukraine broke ceasefire over a thousand times, reports civilian casualties

Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday that Ukraine had broken the Easter ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin more than a thousand times, inflicting damages to

Russia says Ukraine broke ceasefire over a thousand times, reports civilian casualties
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians mark Easter with little faith in Russia ceasefire

Dozens of Ukrainians gathered at a bombed-out church in the country’s north to celebrate Easter Sunday, doubting a ceasefire with Russia is possible

Ukrainians mark Easter with little faith in Russia ceasefire
Europe|Sports|World

A Holywood perspective on Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph

CNN World Sport's Patrick Snell gets the Northern Ireland perspective on Rory McIlroy's historic win at Augusta from Holywood Golf Club men's captain Trevor Heaven.

A Holywood perspective on Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy tells Ukraine on Easter: 'Evil may have its hour but God will have his day'

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Ukrainians on Easter Sunday not to give up hope that peace will return to their country and to persevere to overcome the difficult path of war on

Zelenskiy tells Ukraine on Easter: 'Evil may have its hour but God will have his day'
Europe|Political|World

Putin declares brief ‘Easter truce’ but Ukraine says Russian attacks continue

Putin declares brief ‘Easter truce’ but Ukraine says Russian attacks continue

Putin declares brief ‘Easter truce’ but Ukraine says Russian attacks continue
Crime|Europe|Political|World

An incessant crackdown in Belarus hurls dozens of independent journalists into harsh prisons

Dozens of journalists in Belarus have been imprisoned in recent years under a crackdown by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko

An incessant crackdown in Belarus hurls dozens of independent journalists into harsh prisons
Europe|Political|World

Putin attends Orthodox Easter service after declaring ceasefire in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin joined other worshippers for an Easter service led by the head of Russia's Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, a faithful backer of

Putin attends Orthodox Easter service after declaring  ceasefire in Ukraine
Asia|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth, Russia's space agency says

A Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner and NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has returned to Earth, Russia's Roscosmos space agency reported on

Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth, Russia's space agency says
Europe|MidEast|Political|US

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US

Thousands of protesters rallied in Washington and other cities across the U.S. on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies on

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US
Europe|Political|World

Britain urges Russia to commit to full ceasefire in Ukraine

Britain has urged Russia to commit to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, "not just a one-day pause", its foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

Britain urges Russia to commit to full ceasefire in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

EU says it wants to see proof of Russia halting aggression in Ukraine

The European Union on Saturday reacted cautiously to Russian President Vladimir Putin's declaration of a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, saying Moscow could stop

EU says it wants to see proof of Russia halting aggression in Ukraine
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, other prisoners involving more than 500 people

Ukraine and Russia conducted a swap of more than 500 prisoners of war on Saturday, the latest in a series of exchanges since Russia launched a full-scale invasion more than three years

Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, other prisoners involving more than 500 people
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks

US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks

US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says fighting ongoing in Russian border regions despite Putin's Easter ceasefire declaration

Fighting continued in Russia's border regions of Kursk and Belgorod despite President Vladimir Putin's declaration of a Eastern ceasefire, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Zelenskiy says fighting ongoing in Russian border regions despite Putin's Easter ceasefire declaration
Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio says the US could 'move on' if no end to the war in Ukraine in sight

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, told reporters in Paris that the US could 'move on' in a matter of days if it does not appear possible to end the war in Ukraine. The comments come a day after Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian and European allies to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine.

Rubio says the US could 'move on' if no end to the war in Ukraine in sight
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine wary of Putin’s Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire

Ukraine says it will reciprocate any genuine ceasefire by Moscow, but has voiced skepticism after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter truce in Ukraine starting Saturday

Ukraine wary of Putin’s Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US and Iran say talks over Tehran's nuclear program make progress and set plans for more

Iran and the United States plan to meet over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program again next week, after both sides said they made progress in their talks in Rome

US and Iran say talks over Tehran's nuclear program make progress and set plans for more
Europe|Political|US|World

Vatican notes 'exchange of opinions' over migrants, prisoners in meeting with Vance

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has met with the Vatican’s No. 2 official as they the sides spar over the U.S. crackdown on migrants

Vatican notes 'exchange of opinions' over migrants, prisoners in meeting with Vance
Europe|Political|World

Thousands gather in London to support trans rights following UK ruling over definition of woman

Thousands of trans rights protesters gathered in central London, days after the U.K.‘s Supreme Court ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female and that transgender women are excluded from that legal definition

Thousands gather in London to support trans rights following UK ruling over definition of woman
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine on Saturday for Easter, but Kyiv said Russian forces continued artillery fire and

Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
Europe|Political|US|World

Vance, Vatican officials engage in ‘exchange of opinions’ over migrants

Vance, Vatican officials engage in ‘exchange of opinions’ over migrants

Vance, Vatican officials engage in ‘exchange of opinions’ over migrants
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

It was the hedonistic party capital of Europe. Now Gen Z wants a different kind of fun

It was the hedonistic party capital of Europe. Now Gen Z wants a different kind of fun

It was the hedonistic party capital of Europe. Now Gen Z wants a different kind of fun
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of framework to end Ukraine war, source says

Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of framework to end Ukraine war, source says

Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of framework to end Ukraine war, source says
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks

Iran and the United States agreed on Saturday to begin drawing up a framework for a potential nuclear deal, Iran's foreign minister said, after talks that a U.S.

Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks
Europe|Political|US|World

Vatican holds 'cordial' talks with Vance after criticisms of Trump policies

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Vatican holds 'cordial' talks with Vance after criticisms of Trump policies
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said is set to visit Moscow on Monday, days after the start of a round of Muscat-mediated nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks
Europe|Sports

Rory McIlroy could go onto win 10 majors now Masters ‘shackles are off,’ says men’s captain of his hometown golf club

Rory McIlroy could go onto win 10 majors now Masters ‘shackles are off,’ says men’s captain of his hometown golf club

Rory McIlroy could go onto win 10 majors now Masters ‘shackles are off,’ says men’s captain of his hometown golf club
Europe|Health|Political|Sports

What the UK ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ means for same-sex spaces, culture wars and more

What the UK ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ means for same-sex spaces, culture wars and more

What the UK ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ means for same-sex spaces, culture wars and more
Election|Europe|Political

Romania's presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled vote

Romania is gearing up to hold a presidential election redo next month, a high-stakes test for the European Union member’s democracy after last year’s annulled vote triggered the country’s deepest political crisis since 1989

Romania's presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled vote
Europe|World

Four centuries later, Easter's date remains divisive. Some church leaders want that to change

Eastern and Western churches will celebrate Easter on the same day this year, while marking 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea unified Christian doctrine

Four centuries later, Easter's date remains divisive. Some church leaders want that to change
Europe|Political|US|World

US will abandon Ukraine peace efforts ‘within days’ if no progress made, Rubio warns

US will abandon Ukraine peace efforts ‘within days’ if no progress made, Rubio warns

US will abandon Ukraine peace efforts ‘within days’ if no progress made, Rubio warns
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia sentences 19-year-old woman to nearly three years in a penal colony after poetic anti-war protest

Russia sentences 19-year-old woman to nearly three years in a penal colony after poetic anti-war protest

Russia sentences 19-year-old woman to nearly three years in a penal colony after poetic anti-war protest
Europe|Health|World

Pope Francis, still recovering, skips Rome's annual Good Friday procession

Pope Francis, still recovering from double pneumonia, did not attend an annual procession on Friday at Rome's Colosseum with thousands of Catholic faithful for the third year

Pope Francis, still recovering, skips Rome's annual Good Friday procession
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks 'coming to a head' and 'no one is playing' him in push to end war

President Donald Trump says negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are “coming to a head” and insists that neither side is “playing” him in his push to end the grinding war

Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks 'coming to a head' and 'no one is playing' him in push to end war
Education|Europe|Political|Science|Technology

Macron invites international scientists to come work in France

French President Emmanuel Macron invited scientists from all over the world to come work in France or Europe, as U.S.

Macron invites international scientists to come work in France
Europe|Travel|World

Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourism

Venice has started charging day-trippers to the famed canal city an arrivals tax for the second year, in a measure aimed at combating the kind of overtourism that put the city’s UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status at risk

Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourism
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

JD Vance visits Italy for tariff talks and attends Good Friday service at the Vatican

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is in Rome for talks on tariffs with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni

JD Vance visits Italy for tariff talks and attends Good Friday service at the Vatican
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic

Iran believes reaching an agreement on its nuclear programme with the United States is possible as long as Washington is realistic, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday on

Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic
Europe|Political|US|World

US will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress soon, Trump and Rubio say

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US will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress soon, Trump and Rubio say
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia jails 19-year-old for nearly three years for condemning Ukraine conflict

A Russian court handed down a prison sentence of nearly three years to Darya Kozyreva, a young activist who used 19th-century poetry and graffiti to protest the conflict in

Russia jails 19-year-old for nearly three years for condemning Ukraine conflict
Europe|Political|US|World

Vance, Catholic at odds with Pope Francis, attends Vatican's Good Friday service

U.S.

Vance, Catholic at odds with Pope Francis, attends Vatican's Good Friday service
Europe|Sports

Zverev pulls off comeback win to reach Munich semifinals with Shelton and Cerundolo

Ben Shelton has advanced to his second clay-court semifinals by beating Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-3 at the BMW Open in Munich

Zverev pulls off comeback win to reach Munich semifinals with Shelton and Cerundolo
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US|World

Italy agrees with US to oppose 'discriminatory' tech taxes

Italy and the United States issued a joint statement against "discriminatory" taxes on digital services on Friday, in a possible signal Rome is moving away from a levy that has

Italy agrees with US to oppose 'discriminatory' tech taxes
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Full text of US-Ukraine memorandum of intent for minerals deal

Following is the complete text of a memorandum of intent signed on Thursday by Ukraine and the United States, confirming their intent to conclude a deal on jointly developing

Full text of US-Ukraine memorandum of intent for minerals deal
Arts|Europe|Travel

Worshippers return to restored Notre Dame for Easter rituals with emotion and awe

Four months after its reopening, Notre Dame Cathedral hosted an emotional Easter ceremony Friday centered on the Crown of Thorns relic

Worshippers return to restored Notre Dame for Easter rituals with emotion and awe
Europe|Health|Political|World

Pope Francis’ Easter is going to look a little different this year. Here’s how

Pope Francis’ Easter is going to look a little different this year. Here’s how

Pope Francis’ Easter is going to look a little different this year. Here’s how
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Melodic Italian bolsters Meloni in talks with Trump and Vance

The Italian language proved a secret weapon for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as she launched a charm offensive with U.S.

Melodic Italian bolsters Meloni in talks with Trump and Vance
Crime|Europe|Political

Court acquits Slovenia's ex-PM Jansa of corruption charges

A Slovenian court on Friday brought the first-instance ruling to acquit Janez Jansa, a three-time prime minister and the key opposition figure in the Alpine country, and

Court acquits Slovenia's ex-PM Jansa of corruption charges
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran seeks Russia's support for its nuclear talks with US

Iran has sought support from Russia over a possible deal with Washington over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, ahead of a second round of talks this weekend in Rome

Iran seeks Russia's support for its nuclear talks with US
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine bans China's firms for helping Russia make missiles

Ukraine imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies on Friday claiming they were involved in production of advanced Iskander missiles, a day after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy alleged

Ukraine bans China's firms for helping Russia make missiles
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey begins mass trials following protests over Istanbul mayor’s detention

Turkey begins mass trials following protests over Istanbul mayor’s detention

Turkey begins mass trials following protests over Istanbul mayor’s detention
Europe|Political|World

Russia sees progress in Ukraine peace talks but US relations strained

The Kremlin said on Friday that some progress had already been made in talks about a possible peace settlement to end the war in Ukraine but that contacts were rather complicated

Russia sees progress in Ukraine peace talks but US relations strained
Europe|Political|US|World

US Vice President says he is 'optimistic' Russia-Ukraine war can be ended

The United States is optimistic it can put an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, Vice President JD Vance said on Friday as he met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for the

US Vice President says he is 'optimistic' Russia-Ukraine war can be ended
Celebrity|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Look of the Week: The Princess of Wales revives the baker boy hat

Look of the Week: The Princess of Wales revives the baker boy hat

Look of the Week: The Princess of Wales revives the baker boy hat
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Italian fashion house Valentino suffers 22% profit drop in 2024

Italian fashion house Valentino's operating profit dropped 22% last year, the company said on Friday, as the luxury sector faced a slowdown in global demand for high-end goods,

Italian fashion house Valentino suffers 22% profit drop in 2024
Europe|Sports

Manchester United pulls off ‘miracle’ comeback to reach Europa League semifinals in historic fashion

Manchester United pulls off ‘miracle’ comeback to reach Europa League semifinals in historic fashion

Manchester United pulls off ‘miracle’ comeback to reach Europa League semifinals in historic fashion
Crime|Europe|Food|Political|World

Russian drone hits bakery preparing Easter cakes, killing one, Kyiv says

A Russian drone strike early on Friday hit a bakery in northern Ukraine where traditional Easter cakes were being prepared, killing one man, Ukrainian officials said.

Russian drone hits bakery preparing Easter cakes, killing one, Kyiv says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Russian rouble strengthens past 81 vs U.S. dollar, up 40% since start of 2025

The Russian rouble strengthened past 81 to the U.S. dollar, supported by rising oil prices, reaching its highest level since June 28, 2024.

Russian rouble strengthens past 81 vs U.S. dollar, up 40% since start of 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Fed's Powell is an exemplary central banker, ECB's Villeroy says

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Fed's Powell is an exemplary central banker, ECB's Villeroy says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says aiming to wrap up mineral deal talks within a week

Kyiv said on Friday it aims to complete talks by the end of next week about a deal with Washington on jointly exploiting Ukrainian mineral

Ukraine says aiming to wrap up mineral deal talks within a week
Asia|Europe|Political|World

China dismisses Zelenskiy's claim it is supplying weapons to Russia

China's foreign ministry dismissed as "groundless" on Friday an accusation by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the country had been supplying weapons to Russia.

China dismisses Zelenskiy's claim it is supplying weapons to Russia
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political

Turkey's Simsek says disinflation to continue, FX pass-through limited

Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Friday that disinflation would continue despite some recent deterioration in expectations, adding that the

Turkey's Simsek says disinflation to continue, FX pass-through limited
Europe|Political|World

Russian missile attack kills one, wounds 112 in Ukraine's Kharkiv, officials say

A Russian missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed one man inside his home and wounded at least 112 others, including nine children, on Friday, officials said

Russian missile attack kills one, wounds 112 in Ukraine's Kharkiv, officials say
Business|Economy|Europe|US

Hungary's Orban expects business deal with US in six months

Hungary expects to sign a business deal with the U.S. in six months that could help to offset the likely impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Hungarian Prime

Hungary's Orban expects business deal with US in six months
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Four dead in 'unimaginable' Italian cable car crash near Naples

Four people died and one suffered life-threatening injuries after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy on Thursday, mountain rescue services and firefighters

Four dead in 'unimaginable' Italian cable car crash near Naples
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump finds kindred European spirit in Meloni

Trump finds kindred European spirit in Meloni

Trump finds kindred European spirit in Meloni
Europe|Sports

Man United seals spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to Europa League semifinals

Manchester United blew a two-goal lead and then came back from 4-2 down in extra time to secure a place in the Europa League semifinals

Man United seals spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to Europa League semifinals
Europe|Political|US|World

Italy's Meloni says Trump will visit Rome and consider meeting EU

U.S.

Italy's Meloni says Trump will visit Rome and consider meeting EU
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine, US sign memorandum on minerals deal, top Ukrainian official says

Ukraine and the United States on Thursday signed a memorandum as an initial step towards the clinching of an agreement on developing minerals in Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's first

Ukraine, US sign memorandum on minerals deal, top Ukrainian official says
Europe|Travel|World

Cable car accident in southern Italy kills at least 4 people

Officials in southern Italy say that a cable car carrying tourists south of Naples has crashed after the cable snapped, killing at least four people and critically injuring one

Cable car accident in southern Italy kills at least 4 people
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia's Lavrov tells Rubio that Moscow is ready to continue joint work on Ukraine, ministry says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told U.S.

Russia's Lavrov tells Rubio that Moscow is ready to continue joint work on Ukraine, ministry says
Economy|Europe|Political|US

Trump says he's in 'no rush' to end tariffs as he meets with Italy's Meloni

President Donald Trump says he's in “no rush” to reach any trade deals because he views tariffs as making the United States wealthy

Trump says he's in 'no rush' to end tariffs as he meets with Italy's Meloni
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Four people killed, one injured as cable car plunges into a ravine in Italy

Four people killed, one injured as cable car plunges into a ravine in Italy

Four people killed, one injured as cable car plunges into a ravine in Italy
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US hails 'encouraging reception' for peace framework from Europeans, Ukraine

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US hails 'encouraging reception' for peace framework from Europeans, Ukraine
Europe|Political|US|World

US, Ukraine and European officials hold ‘excellent exchange’ in Paris, in highest level talks in weeks

US, Ukraine and European officials hold ‘excellent exchange’ in Paris, in highest level talks in weeks

US, Ukraine and European officials hold ‘excellent exchange’ in Paris, in highest level talks in weeks
Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio and Witkoff met Ukrainian and European officials for landmark talks on Ukraine's future

France has hosted high-level talks on Ukraine and its security

Rubio and Witkoff met Ukrainian and European officials for landmark talks on Ukraine's future
Europe|Political|Sports

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko sues WTA and its chairman for causing 'emotional distress'

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko has filed an amended lawsuit that accuses the WTA Tour and its chairman, Steve Simon, of a breach of contract, negligence and the “negligent infliction of emotional distress."

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko sues WTA and its chairman for causing 'emotional distress'
Europe|Political|US|World

France says Ukraine talks in Paris with U.S. officials shows Europe at the table

Talks in Paris between U.S. officials Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, Ukraine and Europe's top three powers were excellent and started a process where Europeans are involved in talks

France says Ukraine talks in Paris with U.S. officials shows Europe at the table
Europe|Political|US|World

Italy PM says Trump accepted invitation to visit in near future

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation to visit Italy.

Italy PM says Trump accepted invitation to visit in near future
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

L'Oreal sales rise slightly, but US challenging

L'Oreal reported a rise in first-quarter sales on Thursday, beating expectations for slower growth, as strong demand for its creams and perfume in Europe helped

L'Oreal sales rise slightly, but US challenging
Europe|Political|World

Russia strikes Ukrainian city of Dnipro as Kyiv seeks security pledges in Paris

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing three people, including a child

Russia strikes Ukrainian city of Dnipro as Kyiv seeks security pledges in Paris
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Russia shifts strikes from energy to civilian targets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Russia has reduced the number of its strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities, but is attacking civilian infrastructure instead.

Zelenskiy says Russia shifts strikes from energy to civilian targets
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Colombia banana farmers eye EU trade boost

Farmers in Colombia, the world's fifth-largest banana grower, are looking to boost shipments to the European Union this year on the lucrativeness of shipping to the region, an

Colombia banana farmers eye EU trade boost
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Markets see door wide open for more ECB rate cuts on tariff hit

Traders saw the all-clear on Thursday from the European Central Bank to bet on even steeper interest rate cuts ahead, confident the central bank

Markets see door wide open for more ECB rate cuts on tariff hit
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he is 100% confident on Europe trade deal

U.S.

Trump says he is 100% confident on Europe trade deal
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Gold starts coming back to Switzerland from US after exclusion from Trump's tariffs

Gold, which traders have been flying to New York since December as a precaution against the possibility of broad U.S. tariffs hitting bullion imports, is being shipped back to

Gold starts coming back to Switzerland from US after exclusion from Trump's tariffs
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy accuses China of supplying Russia with weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday China was supplying weapons and gunpowder to Russia, the first time he

Zelenskiy accuses China of supplying Russia with weapons
Europe|Health|Political|Sports|World

Transgender women in Britain fear ruling could place toilets, sports and hospitals off limits

The head of the U.K. Equality and Human Rights Commission says a Supreme Court ruling will exclude transgender women from women’s toilets, hospital wards and sports teams

Transgender women in Britain fear ruling could place toilets, sports and hospitals off limits
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu

Judges at the International Criminal Court have asked Hungary to explain why it failed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest earlier this month

ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu
Europe|Health|World

A recovering Pope Francis visits Rome prison to keep annual Holy Week appointment

Pope Francis has visited Rome’s main prison and kept an Easter season appointment to spend Holy Thursday among the least fortunate

A recovering Pope Francis visits Rome prison to keep annual Holy Week appointment
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Wealth of Russia's richest people rises to record $625.5 billion

Russia's richest people saw their wealth rise by more than 8% to $625.5 billion over the past year, with at least 146 billionaires listed by the Forbes Russian-language list of the

Wealth of Russia's richest people rises to record $625.5 billion
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Some ECB governors see high chance of June cut

Some European Central Bank policymakers see a high chance of a further interest rate cut in June as a trade war and the associated market turmoil dent the economic outlook, four

Some ECB governors see high chance of June cut
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Macron says joint Franco-Haiti commission will examine 'painful' past

French President Emmanuel Macron is to set up a joint Franco-Haitian commission to examine France's past with its former Caribbean colony, but he made no mention of the possibility of

Macron says joint Franco-Haiti commission will examine 'painful' past
Europe|Sports

The final four: What to know about the Champions League semifinals

Four teams are left in the Champions League

The final four: What to know about the Champions League semifinals
Europe|Sports

Rafael Nadal to be honored with a tribute at the French Open

Rafael Nadal will be honored at the French Open with a tribute on Court Philippe-Chatrier during the opening day on May 25

Rafael Nadal to be honored with a tribute at the French Open
Europe|Health|World

Pope pays surprise visit to Rome prison

Pope Francis, still recovering from double pneumonia, paid a surprise visit on Thursday to Rome's Regina Coeli, one of Italy's most overcrowded prisons, to

Pope pays surprise visit to Rome prison
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ABB to increase local US production to reduce tariff impact

Swiss engineering group ABB is expanding its local production in the United States and other countries to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by U.S.

ABB to increase local US production to reduce tariff impact
Europe|Political|World

Russia using new mass assault tactics on battlefield, Kyiv says

Russian forces are trying out a new tactic of larger-scale assaults involving several hundred troops, according to Ukraine's military, as Kyiv girds for

Russia using new mass assault tactics on battlefield, Kyiv says
Crime|Europe|World

German police raid home of teenage boy suspected of making highly toxic warfare agent

German police raid home of teenage boy suspected of making highly toxic warfare agent

German police raid home of teenage boy suspected of making highly toxic warfare agent
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LVMH's Arnault lashes out at Brussels over US trade tensions

European governments urgently need to ease tensions with the United States over President Donald Trump's tariffs, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said

LVMH's Arnault lashes out at Brussels over US trade tensions
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ECB cuts rates on weak growth, markets bet on more easing

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday and warned that economic growth will take a big hit

ECB cuts rates on weak growth, markets bet on more easing
Environment|Europe

A Russian bucket brigade helps toads and frogs cross the road to get to a spawning site

It happens every spring along a section of road north of Russia’s second-largest city of St. Petersburg: Volunteers, some in yellow vests, patrol near the Sestroretsk Bog natural reserve, and become crossing guards for thousands of toads and frogs

A Russian bucket brigade helps toads and frogs cross the road to get to a spawning site
Business|Environment|Europe

Restaurant chain faces outrage after carving up 500-year-old oak tree

Restaurant chain faces outrage after carving up 500-year-old oak tree

Restaurant chain faces outrage after carving up 500-year-old oak tree
Europe|Sports

Barcelona player Mapi León banned for two matches after appearing to touch the groin of an opponent

Barcelona player Mapi León banned for two matches after appearing to touch the groin of an opponent

Barcelona player Mapi León banned for two matches after appearing to touch the groin of an opponent
Economy|Europe|Finance

Instant View: ECB cuts rates again to buffer economy from U.S. tariff hit

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday, looking to prop up an already struggling euro zone economy that will take a knock from U.S.

Instant View: ECB cuts rates again to buffer economy from U.S. tariff hit
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Ukraine's cenbank holds key rate at 15.5%, sees slower 2025 economic growth

Ukraine's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 15.5% on Thursday and said it expected consumer price inflation to start declining this summer.

Ukraine's cenbank holds key rate at 15.5%, sees slower 2025 economic growth
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Qatari emir offers encouragement to Putin on prospects for Syria ties

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani told Russian President Vladimir Putin at talks in the Kremlin on Thursday that Syria's new leader was keen to build

Qatari emir offers encouragement to Putin on prospects for Syria ties
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European shares clock marginal losses after ECB eases rates as expected

European shares closed slightly lower on Thursday after the European Central Bank eased borrowing rates as expected, while investors

European shares clock marginal losses after ECB eases rates as expected
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Russian contacts with Witkoff are very productive, Putin envoy says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S.

Russian contacts with Witkoff are very productive, Putin envoy says
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Italy says to meet NATO spending goal this year by accounting changes

Italy will meet NATO's 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) target on defence spending this year through a series of accounting changes, Economy

Italy says to meet NATO spending goal this year by accounting changes
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European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the seventh time as global trade tensions escalate

The European Central Bank cut interest rates Thursday for the seventh time to counter worries about economic growth fueled by President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught

European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the seventh time as global trade tensions escalate
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European Central Bank cuts interest rates as tariffs threaten the economy

European Central Bank cuts interest rates as tariffs threaten the economy

European Central Bank cuts interest rates as tariffs threaten the economy
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB cuts rates as tariffs to hits already weak growth

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday, easing for the seventh time in the past year as U.S. tariffs and faltering business confidence sap already

ECB cuts rates as tariffs to hits already weak growth
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

LVMH shareholders agree Bernard Arnault can remain CEO until he is 85

LVMH shareholders on Thursday voted to allow Bernard Arnault, 76, to remain at the helm of the world's largest luxury group until he's 85.

LVMH shareholders agree Bernard Arnault can remain CEO until he is 85
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Jonathan Anderson will create June collection for Dior Men's Fashion, LVMH CEO says

Jonathan Anderson will create the June collection for Dior Men's Fashion, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said on Thursday at the group's annual meeting with shareholders.

Jonathan Anderson will create June collection for Dior Men's Fashion, LVMH CEO says
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ECB set to ease as Fed delivers hawkish twist

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets As the Federal Reserve takes a hawkish turn in the face of another Wall Street

ECB set to ease as Fed delivers hawkish twist
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Russia says new Estonian legislation threatens Baltic shipping security

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that Estonia's adoption of legal amendments allowing the country's navy to use force against foreign vessels

Russia says new Estonian legislation threatens Baltic shipping security
Election|Europe|Political

Moldovan parliament votes to hold elections on September 28

Moldova's parliament voted on Thursday to hold parliamentary elections in September, a poll that is expected to be closely fought and could significantly reduce the number of

Moldovan parliament votes to hold elections on September 28
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LVMH CEO: 2025 started well but worsened from March due to economic turmoil

The year started well but worsened from March due to economic turmoil linked to tariffs, the head of French luxury group LVMH said on Thursday.

LVMH CEO: 2025 started well but worsened from March due to economic turmoil
Europe|Political|World

Russian, Belarusian ambassadors not invited to German parliament's WWII memorial event

The German parliament has kept the ambassadors of Russia and Belarus off its guest list for a special sitting on May 8 marking the 80th

Russian, Belarusian ambassadors not invited to German parliament's WWII memorial event
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Trump envoy Witkoff to inform Europeans on Ukraine

The Kremlin on Thursday said that a meeting between the U.S., Ukraine and European countries in Paris was a chance for U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff to inform them of the current

Kremlin says Trump envoy Witkoff to inform Europeans on Ukraine
Asia|Europe|Sports

‘I will die in there before anything happens’: Why this region of Russia produces so many MMA champions

‘I will die in there before anything happens’: Why this region of Russia produces so many MMA champions

‘I will die in there before anything happens’: Why this region of Russia produces so many MMA champions
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European Central Bank expected to cut rates again amid worries about Trump's tariffs

Worries about economic growth fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught will likely push the European Central Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday for a sixth straight time to make credit more affordable for business and consumers

European Central Bank expected to cut rates again amid worries about Trump's tariffs
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Czechs hail end of Russian oil dependence with first increased deliveries from west

The Czech Republic has become fully independent of Russian oil supplies for the first time in its history, government officials said on Thursday, following the completion of

Czechs hail end of Russian oil dependence with first increased deliveries from west
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UK lenders expect demand for mortgages to plateau in coming months

British lenders expect to see demand for mortgages level off in the months ahead after they reported an increase in early 2025, a Bank of England survey showed on Thursday.

UK lenders expect demand for mortgages to plateau in coming months
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Paris court gives Ukraine's Naftogaz go-ahead to pursue Gazprom compensation

Ukraine's Naftogaz can start legal proceedings in France for compensation from Gazprom for assets seized in Crimea, it said on Thursday, after a Paris court recognised an

Paris court gives Ukraine's Naftogaz go-ahead to pursue Gazprom compensation
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The latest trend in watches might surprise you

The latest trend in watches might surprise you

The latest trend in watches might surprise you
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

European firms rethink cloud provider choices amid trade war, OVHCloud CEO says

The CEO of OVHCloud, a leading European data centre provider that operates 43 facilities across four continents, said on Thursday that global trade tensions were making European companies

European firms rethink cloud provider choices amid trade war, OVHCloud CEO says
Business|Economy|Europe

German home building permits decline in February, halting recovery

Building permits for apartments in Germany fell 2.3% in February from a year earlier, statistics office data showed on Thursday, underscoring the fragility of the

German home building permits decline in February, halting recovery
Business|Economy|Europe|Food|Political|World

Moscow plans to use seized US-owned company to feed Russian army, document shows

Plans are afoot for an American-owned company seized by the Kremlin and placed under state control to be used to supply food to the Russian

Moscow plans to use seized US-owned company to feed Russian army, document shows
Crime|Europe|Political

'Drug-dealing scum' most likely behind French prison attacks, minister says

Drug-traffickers were most likely behind an unprecedented wave of attacks against French prisons though foreign influence and the far-left remain possible instigators, French

'Drug-dealing scum' most likely behind French prison attacks, minister says
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe

Pernod's sales miss forecasts as tariffs weigh on spirits sector

Pernod Ricard reported a 3% decline in third-quarter sales on Thursday, missing forecasts as tariff uncertainty in major markets the United States and China rocks the

Pernod's sales miss forecasts as tariffs weigh on spirits sector
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|US

Luxury brand Hermes to pass on tariff costs to US clients as sales growth slows

France's Hermes will fully shift the burden of tariffs in the United States to its wealthy clientele, the company said on Thursday, as it posted

Luxury brand Hermes to pass on tariff costs to US clients as sales growth slows
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

ABB to spin off world's second biggest robotics business

Swiss industrial group ABB on Thursday announced plans to spin off its robotics division in the biggest shake up at the company since it sold its power grids business

ABB to spin off world's second biggest robotics business
Business|Economy|Europe|US

Forvia on track to mitigate full exposure to US tariffs, CEO says

Forvia has so far mitigated about 50% of its estimated exposure to U.S. tariffs and is on track to cover the rest, the French automotive supplier's CEO Martin Fischer

Forvia on track to mitigate full exposure to US tariffs, CEO says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Mass drone attack kills three, injures at least 30 in Ukraine's Dnipro, governor says

A Russian mass drone attack killed three people, including a child, and injured many more on Wednesday evening in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, the regional governor said.

Mass drone attack kills three, injures at least 30 in Ukraine's Dnipro, governor says
Europe|Political|World

King Charles reflects on war, suffering and heroism in Easter message

Britain's King Charles on Thursday used his annual Easter message to reflect on war, human suffering and the heroism of those who risk their lives to protect others.

King Charles reflects on war, suffering and heroism in Easter message
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Barclays to sell stake in British payments business to Brookfield

Barclays has agreed terms for Brookfield Asset Management to buy most of its British payments business, the bank said on Thursday, ending a more than year-long

Barclays to sell stake in British payments business to Brookfield
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

No surprise at Japan talks, except Trump

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift U.S.

No surprise at Japan talks, except Trump
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|US

OpenAI's $500 billion Stargate venture weighs future UK investment, FT reports

Stargate, a $500 billion U.S. data-centre project funded by SoftBank, OpenAI and Oracle, is weighing a future investment in the UK as it explores overseas locations to build out AI

OpenAI's $500 billion Stargate venture weighs future UK investment, FT reports
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Putin meets freed Russian Gaza hostages, says ties with Palestinians helped

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Wednesday met Russian nationals freed from captivity in the Gaza strip after militant group Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel and said Moscow's

Putin meets freed Russian Gaza hostages, says ties with Palestinians helped
Europe|Sports

No comeback for Real Madrid as Arsenal is back in Champions League semifinals

Arsenal has defeated defending champion Real Madrid 2-1 to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009 in a match where VAR played a key role in two penalty decisions

No comeback for Real Madrid as Arsenal is back in Champions League semifinals
Europe|Sports

Inter Milan reaches Champions League semifinals after eliminating Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate

Former Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard scored against his old club to help Inter Milan to a 2-2 draw against the German team and sending the Nerazzurri through to the Champions League semifinals 4-3 on aggregate

Inter Milan reaches Champions League semifinals after eliminating Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate
Europe|Sports

Arsenal reaches first Champions League semifinal in 16 years, with Inter Milan also advancing

Arsenal reaches first Champions League semifinal in 16 years, with Inter Milan also advancing

Arsenal reaches first Champions League semifinal in 16 years, with Inter Milan also advancing
Europe|Political|US|World

A look at recent global actions limiting legal recognitions for transgender people

A ruling from the top court in the United Kingdom that says the legal definition of a woman is someone born biologically female is the latest high-profile action globally involving the issue of what legal recognitions transgender people are allowed

A look at recent global actions limiting legal recognitions for transgender people
Business|Economy|Europe

Rheinmetall sees order potential of up to $341 billion, CEO tells Handelsblatt

Rheinmetall could boost its order book to up to 300 billion euros ($341 billion) by the end of the decade, its CEO said, boosted by Europe's efforts to ramp up defence spending

Rheinmetall sees order potential of up to $341 billion, CEO tells Handelsblatt
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Moncler's first-quarter revenue beats expectations as Asian demand holds up

Italian luxury outerwear group Moncler on Wednesday reported a stronger than expected 1% increase in revenue in the first quarter thanks mostly to direct-to-consumer sales and Asian

Moncler's first-quarter revenue beats expectations as Asian demand holds up
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Serbia says Russian investigators found that sonic devices were not used in Belgrade protests

Russian investigators have found that sonic weapons were not used by Serbian authorities to disperse a mass protest in March, Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday

Serbia says Russian investigators found that sonic devices were not used in Belgrade protests
Europe|Political|World

Slovakia tightens rules for non-profits in move they see as inspired by Russia

The Slovak parliament approved a law on Wednesday tightening reporting and other requirements for non-governmental organisations, changes those organisations called "Russian

Slovakia tightens rules for non-profits in move they see as inspired by Russia
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine, US make 'substantial progress' on minerals deal, Kyiv says

Ukraine and the United States have made "substantial progress" in their talks on a minerals deal and will sign a memorandum in the near future, First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia

Ukraine, US make 'substantial progress' on minerals deal, Kyiv says
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Man gets life in prison in killing of transgender model in the South Caucasus nation of Georgia

A man has been convicted of stabbing to death a transgender actor and model in her apartment last year in Georgia

Man gets life in prison in killing of transgender model in the South Caucasus nation of Georgia
Europe|Political

How did the UK Supreme Court define a woman and what happens now?

The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female and that transgender women are excluded from that legal definition

How did the UK Supreme Court define a woman and what happens now?
Americas|Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Italy's Cucinelli maintains sales growth forecasts for this year and next

Italian luxury fashion group Brunello Cucinelli on Wednesday confirmed its expectations for sales growth of around 10% in both 2025 and 2026 despite looming U.S. tariffs.

Italy's Cucinelli maintains sales growth forecasts for this year and next
Business|Europe|Technology|US

General Dynamics says G800 jet receives FAA, EASA certifications

General Dynamics said on Wednesday its Gulfstream G800 jet has received certifications from the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

General Dynamics says G800 jet receives FAA, EASA certifications
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US' Rubio will meet French foreign minister on Thursday, source says

U.S.

US' Rubio will meet French foreign minister on Thursday, source says
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU issues list of 'safe countries' for migrant returns that includes Egypt, Tunisia

The European Commission on Wednesday included countries such as Egypt and Tunisia, where human rights have come under scrutiny, on a list of "safe countries" to which

EU issues list of 'safe countries' for migrant returns that includes Egypt, Tunisia
Crime|Europe|Political

Ex-governor of Russia's Kursk region held over embezzlement of defence funds

The former governor of Russia's Kursk region, parts of which were seized by Ukrainian forces in August 2024, has been detained and charged with embezzling money earmarked for

Ex-governor of Russia's Kursk region held over embezzlement of defence funds
Europe|Political

Serbia's parliament appoints Djuro Macut as Prime Minister

Serbia's parliament on Wednesday approved politically inexperienced medical professor Djuro Macut as Prime Minister of the Balkan country, following months of anti-corruption

Serbia's parliament appoints Djuro Macut as Prime Minister
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

EU shelves idea of sanctions on Russian LNG imports

European officials have dropped the idea of pushing for a ban on the bloc's Russian liquefied natural gas imports in upcoming packages because of resistance from some governments

EU shelves idea of sanctions on Russian LNG imports
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Fitch sees weakest world growth outside pandemic since 2009

Fitch Ratings cut its global growth forecasts on Wednesday, projecting the weakest expansion since 2009 save for the COVID-19 pandemic as global trade tensions escalate.

Fitch sees weakest world growth outside pandemic since 2009
Europe|Political|US|World

Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, will travel to Paris this week for talks with European allies on U.S. efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine

Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine war
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking its energy infrastructure 30 times since March

Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of carrying out more than 30 attacks on its energy infrastructure since the two sides agreed in March to pause strikes on such targets.

Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking its energy infrastructure 30 times since March
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US officials head to Europe for high-level talks on Ukraine, Iran

U.S.

US officials head to Europe for high-level talks on Ukraine, Iran
Europe|Political|World

Latvia's parliament agrees to exit landmines treaty amid potential Russia threat

The Latvian parliament on Wednesday voted in favour of withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention international treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines amid concerns over

Latvia's parliament agrees to exit landmines treaty amid potential Russia threat
Europe|Political|World

Georgia's parliament passes law restricting foreign grants to local groups

Georgia's parliament passed a bill on Wednesday that bans foreign donor organisations from providing grants locally without government consent, amid a growing crackdown on

Georgia's parliament passes law restricting foreign grants to local groups
Europe|Political|World

UK Supreme Court says legal definition of ‘woman’ excludes trans women, in landmark ruling

UK Supreme Court says legal definition of ‘woman’ excludes trans women, in landmark ruling

UK Supreme Court says legal definition of ‘woman’ excludes trans women, in landmark ruling
Europe|Political|World

UK's top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

The Supreme Court has ruled that the U.K. Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female

UK's top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people
Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

Vance to meet Modi, Meloni during trip to India and Italy with wife Usha

Vice President JD Vance and his family will travel to Italy and India this week and next to meet with leaders and visit cultural sites

Vance to meet Modi, Meloni during trip to India and Italy with wife Usha
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Trump's tariffs could be tough to crack for a German nutcracker maker focused on the US

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to become a tough nut to crack in an unlikely place — a small company whose factory nestled deep in the hills of eastern Germany produces painstakingly hand-crafted nutcrackers that are snapped up by American collectors

Trump's tariffs could be tough to crack for a German nutcracker maker focused on the US
Europe|Political

In landmark ruling, UK's top court says legal definition of woman refers to biological sex

Britain's highest court ruled on Wednesday that only biological and not trans women meet the definition of a woman under equality laws, a landmark

In landmark ruling, UK's top court says legal definition of woman refers to biological sex
Americas|Business|Europe|Finance|Political

Financial institutions' gender balance progress under threat, study shows

The rise in the number of women holding top jobs at leading financial institutions has slowed over the last year and further progress is under threat as the United

Financial institutions' gender balance progress under threat, study shows
Europe|Political|World

Row over Russian envoy overshadows German WW2 commemoration

The German government on Wednesday warned against Russian efforts to "instrumentalise" events marking the 80th anniversary of World War Two after the Russian

Row over Russian envoy overshadows German WW2 commemoration
Crime|Europe|Political

Inside the Telegram group with possible links to mysterious French prison attacks

A Telegram group called French Prisoner Rights (DDPF), created the day before a series of attacks against jails across France, is being investigated by police

Inside the Telegram group with possible links to mysterious French prison attacks
Europe|Health|World

Pope Francis thanks doctors who saved his life in meeting at Vatican

Pope Francis on Wednesday thanked members of the medical team who saved his life during a five-week hospital stay for a serious case of double pneumonia, speaking softly but

Pope Francis thanks doctors who saved his life in meeting at Vatican