Detained US university student misses son’s birth after release plea rejected
Mahmoud Khalil, 30, has been held in detention since early March over his involvement in last year’s pro-Palestinian campus protests. Read more at Read More
EU won’t decouple from China as condition for reaching trade deal with Trump
Despite the latest developments, the EU’s policy on China will remain based on “de-risking” rather than “decoupling”, Brussels has said. Read More
These tracking holidays offer ‘total immersion’ into the world of Europe’s wolves
Organisers say these wildlife experiences benefit wolf conservation by teaching about peaceful coexistence and habitat preservation. Read More
Christian Palestinians mourn Pope Francis, an outspoken voice for peace in Gaza
In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis frequently called with the only Catholic church in Gaza to see how people huddled inside were coping with the devastating…
Argentines pay tribute to Pope Francis in his hometown of Buenos Aires
Mourners gathered in Pope Francis’ hometown to pay tribute to the Argentine-born pontiff, who was known for his dedication to the poor. Read more at Read More
Mourners await the Pope’s funeral and future of the Catholic Church
Cardinals gathered at the Vatican have announced Saturday at 10am as the day and time for Pope Francis’ funeral. Read more at Read More
Eight Earth Day reads that span the roots of the climate crisis and offer hope for the future
‘Humbling and hopeful’ in different ways, these timely reads help people of all ages navigate the climate and ecological crises.Read More
Watch: Hundreds of firefighters battle raging fire near Prague
A major fire broke out at a garbage dump west of Prague on Monday, with around 250 Czech firefighters working to control the blaze. Read more at Read More
Cannes Film Festival unveils historic first for 2025: A look back at the best posters
In honour of the newly revealed 2025 edition poster – which pays tribute to Claude Lelouch, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Anouk Aimée – here are the best Cannes posters of the…
Russia strikes Odesa and Zaporizhzhia less than 24 hours after Easter ceasefire ends
Anticipation is building over whether diplomatic efforts can stop more than three years of fighting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour. Read More