Pope Francis was a passionate climate advocate. Will Pope Leo XIV continue his legacy?
Experts say that Robert Francis Prevost aligns closely with Pope Francis’ environmental priorities. Here’s what we know so far.Read More
World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV who opened pontificate with call for peace
Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a ‘disarming and disarmed peace’ in his opening address. Read more at Read More
How poaching caused over 100 vultures to die in mass poisoning in South African national park
Vultures are key to wildlife ecosystems because of the clean-up work they do, feeding on the carcasses of dead animals.Read More
When art meets activism: A powerful collage for press freedom in Paris
Young volunteers and artists displayed a united front to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of expression as they highlighted the challenges of modern journalism to mark World Press…
From sauna anthems to space dogs: Here are Euronews Culture’s favourite Eurovision 2025 entries
From milkshake men and sauna anthems, to a reimagining of Laika the Soviet space dog’s tragic tale, these are our favourite tracks from the acts competing to win Eurovision 2025.…
US-backed group issues proposal to take over Gaza aid distribution from UN, reports claim
Aid workers have criticised the plans, saying the proposal can’t meet the needs of Gaza’s large population and would forcibly displace large numbers of Palestinians by forcing them to move…
Kazakhstan to regain legendary Soviet space launch site, ‘Gagarin’s start’
The transfer of “Gagarin’s Start”, the launchpad for the world’s first spaceflight, will be finalised by June. Read more at Read More
This week in Culture: The best of the Met Gala and the one filmmaker to look out for at Cannes 2025
On this week’s cultural roundup, we dive into the Met Gala, which this year celebrated the theme of Black dandyism, and spotlight filmmaker Julia Ducournau, a previous Palme d’Or winner,…
Ukraine’s allies endorse special tribunal to prosecute Putin, with legal limitations
The special tribunal will be able to impose sentences of life imprisonment when justified by the extreme severity of the crime of aggression. Read More
Who has the Commission had meetings with since the beginning of new mandate?
Only 16% of all Commission meetings were with NGOs, following the EPP’s political efforts to prevent NGOs from using EU grant money to influence policymaking. Read More