India and Pakistan trade heavy fire in Kashmir as tensions escalate
Intense artillery and gunfire exchanges have erupted along the Line of Control in the wake of an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. Read more at Read More
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Behind the memeification of the conclave and the viral ‘Tagle core’
Hold onto your miters – this conclave is getting the meme treatment online, and Gen Z seem to have picked their favourite: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle… But some traditionalists aren’t…
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
Chicago and Chiclayo celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV
Robert Prevost, who was elected as the 267th pontiff, grew up in Chicago but lived for years in Peru, where he was the Bishop of the northern Chiclayo diocese. Read…
Has Ukraine finally convinced Washington to stand by Kyiv’s side?
As Putin holds Russia’s Victory Day parade, Kyiv and Washington seem to have found common ground amid the first official agreement between the two countries. Would this be enough for…
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
Prague marks VE Day with reenactment of 1945 uprising against Nazis
Hundreds gathered in Prague’s Nusle district on Thursday to commemorate VE Day with a large-scale reenactment of the 1945 Prague Uprising, featuring period uniforms, authentic weapons, and WWII military vehicles.…
Funniest internet reactions to first US-born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV
From deep dish pizza to ‘The Bear’, with also mentions of Trump’s tariffs, the internet wasted no time in welcoming the new pope with a solid dose of tomfoolery. Read…
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