Vatican closes Sistine Chapel ahead of papal conclave following Pope Francis’ death

After a nine-day mourning period, cardinals will gather to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church.

The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel as preparatio...

How Pope Francis' funeral also became a top-level political summit

World leaders gather in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral, with 170 national delegations attending. The event is expected to foster informal political discussions.

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Was Pope Francis really that progressive?

Nicknamed the "Pope of the Poor," Pope Francis dedicated his pontificate to the most disadvantaged. However, analysts say there were very limited changes in the a...

Which are the cheapest electric cars? 6 of the best budget-friendly EVs for around €25K

Switching to electric doesn't mean compromising on quality or breaking the bank. Here are the best options in Europe for value-for-money EVs.

As Europe accelerat...

'He inspired me to be brave' - Polish LGBTQ+ community and non-believers on Pope Francis

Pope Francis will be associated by many of the faithful with his support for marginalised groups. This approach - while converging with the Gospel in the most pro...

Culture for Humanity and Beyond: Abu Dhabi Culture Summit debates the future of culture

The three-day event is part of Abu Dhabi’s increasing efforts to become a leader in the global cultural conversation.

The seventh annual Abu Dhabi Culture Summit...

Russia detains suspect in car blast that killed top general

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed after a car exploded in the city of Balashikha, near Moscow, on Friday.

Russia's Federal Security Service said it...

Ukrainians gather to mark the 39th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster

Ukrainians paid tribute to the victims and clean-up team of the Chernobyl disaster, as Saturday marks its 39th anniversary.

Ukrainians gathered on Saturday to ho...

What happens to your body when you run a marathon? 7 things you need to know

Marathon season is upon us - but what actually happens to you when you set off to complete the coveted 42.2km race?

Marathon season across Europe is well and tru...

‘I’m glad we didn’t fly’: How I Interrailed across Europe with my two kids

Booking and making a cross-border train trip can be more challenging than opting for a flight, but it has its benefits.

“Why can’t we just fly there?” my younges...

Wildlife TV is taking off in Europe. These are the most captivating livestreams to watch now

From seasonal puffin shows to bear sanctuaries, wildlife streams remind viewers of the importance of conservation.

From Swedish moose migrations to heart-melting...

Tremor 2025: Can a music festival change the face of Portugal's San Miguel island?

San Miguel, the largest of the Azores island archipelago, is one of the poorest areas of the European Union. Cue the transformative power of music...

Two hours f...

'It's a sacred space': Inside the new sound exhibition from immersive theatre legends

Punchdrunk's Stephen Dobbie and Colin Nightingale want you to be fully immersed for their new sound installation with A Right / Left Project.

A short drive away ...

Greenland's PM Nielsen says the US has 'not been respectful' towards the island

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that Greenland can never be bought like a piece of property. Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of US Pres...

Suspect in killing of general claims he was paid by Ukraine, Russia says

The suspect, Ignat Kuzin, pleaded guilty to terrorism charges and said he was paid by the Ukrainian Security Service.

A man arrested on suspiction of killing a R...

Russia launches nearly 150 drones into Ukraine leaving at least one dead

Russia launched a massive attack of nearly 150 drones over Ukraine from Saturday into Sunday, according to Ukraine’s armed forces. Meanwhile, US President Donald ...

Thousands of faithful gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica

People lined up from the early hours of Sunday for a farewell to Pope Francis at his simple tomb in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

Thousands of ...

Pakistani military says it killed 54 militants attempting to cross border from Afghanistan

The insurgents were spotted and killed near the former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban near North Waziristan, a district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa pr...

Russia says it has reclaimed Kursk region, while Ukraine says fighting continues

The news comes as US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Vatican City on the sidelines of the pope's funeral to discuss a po...

Several people killed after car rams into street festival crowd in Canada

A 30-year-old Vancouver man was arrested after driving into a crowd at a festival celebrating Filipino culture.

Multiple people were killed and several others in...

In photos: Pope Francis buried, mourned by hundreds of thousands

Hundreds of thousands gathered in the Vatican on Saturday to watch the final journey of Pope Francis, attended by leaders and royals from around the world.

Thous...