The reacion of the Pope’s ‘neighbours’ to the news of his death
Amid tears and shock, word about Pope Francis’ death spread quickly in the Borgo Pio neighbourhood on Monday morning. Here is how they reacted. Read More
Asian scam operations worth €35 billion spreading across the world, UN warns
New online markets, money laundering networks, stolen data products, malware, artificial intelligence and deepfake technologies are laying the ground for the rise of crime as a service, the UN report…
Latest news bulletin | April 21st – Evening
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Madrid’s Botín celebrates its 300th anniversary: Inside the world’s oldest restaurant
Madrid’s Botín, the world’s oldest restaurant according to Guinness World Records, is celebrating 300 years of continuous service. Founded in 1725, it’s famed for its wood-fire oven and was immortalised…
Conclaves through time – the long and short
Conclaves can last as little as a day but they have been known to go on for years too: here are a few of the historical outliers. Read More
US and Philippine forces launch joint annual combat drills amid tensions with China
The United States and the Philippines launched their annual joint military drills on Monday, involving around 14,000 troops in full-scale combat scenarios designed to strengthen defence cooperation and regional security.…
Pakistan begins second national polio vaccination drive to protect 45mln children
Health workers are often attacked by militants who falsely claim that vaccination efforts are part of a Western plot to sterilise Muslim children. Read more at Read More
New papal burial rites established at Pope Francis’ request
Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed. Read more…
Holy Fire ceremony lights up Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Flames lit up Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Easter. Read more at Read More
Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after quake caused block to collapse
The collapse sparked questions about the enforcement of construction safety and the state-run Chinese contractor, China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, leading to the arrest Saturday of its Chinese executive…