Pope Leo XIV holds his first mass in the Sistine Chapel: ‘We are a community’
Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and Italian. Read More
Ukraine security service exposes Hungarian military intelligence spy network
The Ukrainian Security Service announced that it had uncovered a Hungarian military intelligence network aimed at obtaining confidential information on Ukraine’s defence and military capabilities. Read More
Denmark summons US diplomat over reports of increased intelligence gathering in Greenland
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the information in the report was “very worrying”, adding that “friends” shouldn’t spy on each other. Read More
Sanctions, sabotage and a solar flare: False theories about cause of Iberian blackout still swarm
With no official confirmation yet as to the cause of the unprecedented blackout, Euroverify fact-checks some of the unfounded theories that continue to run rampant online. Read More
Russia’s Victory Day parade and Europe’s dilemma | Radio Schuman
Russia celebrates its Victory Day today with a parade attended by dozens of world leaders, including from EU candidate countries. Could they face retaliation for their presence? Read More
German government denies reports of plan to declare state of emergency to tackle migration
A government spokesperson denied claims of Chancellor Friedrich Merz invoking a special clause in EU law to tighten border control. Read More
80 years on, France’s last WWII veterans warn peace must be defended
The commemoration saw a parade of veterans’ associations, and music performed by military bands from France, Germany, Canada, Cameroon, the US and UK. Read More
Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal elected Pope Leo XIV?
Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American, has become the new pope, taking the name Leo XIV. He was previously the head of the office assessing bishop nominations. Read More
As the conclave continues, two seagulls steal the show on the Sistine Chapel roof
The cardinals voting inside the chapel are presumably unaware of the meme-worthy performance above their heads. Read More
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz to declare state of emergency over migration
Merz said he will declare a national emergency in order to carry out more border controls and deportations. The move has been confirmed to Euronews by government officials. Read More