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Europe
Italian PM condemns ally Trump over ‘unacceptable’ Pope criticism
Giorgia Meloni has described Donald Trump’s comments about Pope Leo XIV as “unacceptable”.
The US president had accused the pon...
UK sets up Brexit-style crisis team to deal with Iran conflict
Keir Starmer is setting up a Brexit-style “Middle East response committee” to reshape how Britain handles the Iran conflict.
Th...
Mediterranean Sea at centre of Pope’s warning against ‘sea of despair’
Pope Leo XIV has placed the Mediterranean at the heart of a powerful appeal, describing it and the Sahara Desert as crucial geogra...
Trump launches sharp attack on Pope Leo XIV
President Donald Trump launched a sharp and highly unusual attack on Pope Leo XIV, saying the US-born pontiff was “not doing a ver...
Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar’s Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power has come to an end, with a system often labelled an “electoral autocracy” collapsing after a ...
US Ambassador Denies Trump and Vance Interfered in Hungary Election
Returning to Hungary, Donald Trump’s EU ambassador told AFP that neither the former president nor his vice-president were “meddlin...
From Vietnam to the EU by air: 8 arrested in a migrant smuggling sting across Europe
On 30 March 2026, a coordinated international French-led operation, which was supported by Europol and involved law enforcement an...
‘At your service’: Hungary’s Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting ...
World
Canada’s Carney secures stronger mandate for pushing back against Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strengthened his grip on power, securing a stronger mandate to confront US President Donal...
Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran talks fail in Islamabad
US President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without agreem...
Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean ...
Trump complains NATO ‘wasn’t there when we needed them’ after talks with alliance leader Rutte
President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a closed-door meeting with the alliance’s Secretary-General Mark Ru...
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025 in 68% increase on year before, NGOs say
Rights groups, including Amnesty International, say Iran carries out more executions per capita than any other country, and more i...
US launches blockade on Iran as Trump bets economic pressure will force surrender
The United States has begun a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, marking a sharp escalation in tensions following failed week...
Nigeria probes deadly airstrike after market blast claims civilian lives
Nigeria’s military has launched an investigation following reports that dozens of civilians were killed in an airstrike on a busy ...
Pope Leo heads to Africa on ambitious tour to urge help for continent
Pope Leo leaves on Monday for a visit to four countries in Africa, in an ambitious tour to urge global leaders to address the nee...
Israel needs to stop encouraging settler violence, Palestinian FM says
The Palestinian foreign ministersaid that Israel has a responsibility to protect Palestinians in the West Bank, but instead suppor...
Lebanon will only take part in talks with Israel if ceasefire already in place, official tells BBC
Lebanon will only participate in planned talks with Israel next week if a ceasefire is firmly in place beforehand, according to a ...
As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a ‘forever war’
Even as the U.S. and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for a lo...
Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive as child death toll passes 100
Bangladesh is battling its worse measles outbreak in years, with more than 100 children dead amid a rise in unvaccinated infants.
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MEPs close in on position on EU budget negotiations
The European Parliament is moving closer to finalising its position on the EU’s next long-term budget, setting the stage for a key...
Von der Leyen aims at ‘swift’ progress with Magyar
The European Union is preparing for a rapid reset in relations with Hungary after the election victory of Péter Magyar, which brin...
55% of EU Workers Exposed to Climate Risks
Around 55% of workers across the European Union are exposed to climate-related risks such as extreme heat, air pollution, and UV r...
EU warned of ‘double whammy’ risk from markets and private credit
The global economy could face a “double whammy” if market volatility coincides with mounting risks in private credit, a top financ...
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Insights
Why Easter is called Easter, and other little‑known facts about the holiday
The date of Easter, when the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place, changes from year to year.
The reason for this ...
Why parts of Good Friday worship have been controversial
By Joanne M. Pierce, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
Churches around the world were and are h...
Takeaways from Trump’s speech on Iran
President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on Wednes...
Biggest global oil supply disruptions in history
The International Energy Agency said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered the largest disruption to global oil market...
Other News
Mario Bonello confirmed Athletics Malta President
New Council elected at Association’s AGM
Mario Bonello has been confirmed as President of Athletics Malta, securing his first f...
James Bond Casting Debate Rekindled as Sydney Sweeney Emerges as Contender
Fresh speculation is gathering pace around Sydney Sweeney potentially taking on the role of James Bond, after a prominent Hollywoo...
Italy crash out as Sweden and Turkey seal World Cup spots in dramatic play-offs
Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup dominated a dramatic night of European play-off finals, as four nations booked t...
Céline Dion announces comeback shows
Céline Dion has announced her return to the stage, four years after she was diagnosed with an incurable condition that affected he...
