Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial opens in New York court
Weinstein’s retrial is playing out at a different cultural moment than the first, which happened during the height of the #MeToo movement. Read More
Brussels rejects Russian recognition of Crimea and sanctions relief included in leaked US proposal
Disagreements between Brussels and Washington continue to deepen amid growing US pressure to strike a deal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. Read More
Pope Francis lies in state as Vatican begins 3 days of public mourning
The bells of St Peter’s tolled on Wednesday as Pope Francis’ body was transferred to St Peter’s Basilica, beginning three days of public mourning. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 23rd – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
Italy rolls out major security plan for funeral of Pope Francis
Thousands of followers including religious and political leaders from across the world are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. Read more at Read More
Kazakhstan’s top judge courts closer EU ties amid push for legal reforms
The Constitutional Court is one of Kazakhstan’s legal institutions supporting a modernising agenda through which the central Asian state is seeking to deepen ties with the EU, the chair of…
What is the European public’s attitude towards irregular migrants’ rights?
British respondents showed the least support for policies on healthcare, social welfare, labour protections and regularisation, while Italians are more positive about granting rights to irregular migrants. Read More
Macron’s office denies reports of another snap election in France
French President Emmanuel Macron’s popularity at home has improved dramatically in recent weeks. Read more at Read More
Set of first editions of Shakespeare’s plays could fetch more than €5 million at auction
Today is The Bard’s 461st birthday and Sotheby’s auction house has announced the sale of a set of First, Second, Third and Fourth Folios. Read More
The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican
Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to inviting legends like Messi and Maradona to the Vatican. Read More