Trump and Zelenskyy to sit apart at pope’s funeral as organisers opt for French alphabetical order
The pope’s funeral will be held in a tense geopolitical climate, and Vatican officials are facing a complicated diplomatic chessboard. Read More
Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in disputed Kashmir
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the gunmen who killed 26 tourists this week will be hunted “to the ends of the Earth”. Read more at Read More
US Reaper drone losses mount in Yemen as campaign against Houthis intensifies
Since the Trump administration launched the campaign on 15 March, the US has struck more than 800 Houthi targets — but senators are raising concerns about civilian casualties. Read more…
I wish I didn’t have to send people back to Libya, Frontex chief tells Euronews
The executive director of the EU’s border and coast guard responds to Euronews’ question about an NGO’s claims that returnees often face human rights abuses. Read More
European Union set to reform Frontex again in 2026
New legislation set to be tabled to increase staff and resources of the agency in the long term. Last Frontex reform entered into force at the end of 2019. Read…
New tartan commemorates women accused under Scotland’s witchcraft laws
A newly registered tartan, woven in black, grey and red, has been designed to commemorate those accused under Scotland’s centuries-old witchcraft laws. Read more at Read More
World leaders converge in Rome to honour Pope Francis — live updates
Over 100 delegations arrive in Rome to pay respects to the late leader of the Catholic Church, who will be laid to rest in the Italian capital on Saturday. Follow…
Listen to some of the world’s most iconic sites with Sonic Heritage
Sonic Heritage captures the sounds of 270 UNESCO World Heritage sites — inviting us to tune in to some of the most culturally significant places on Earth. Read More
From Italian courts to TikTok: How tarot became a tool for reflection and resistance
What began as a set of playing cards evolved into tools of divination that continue to captivate modern generations, but our enduring fascination with tarot reveals more about the present…
World leaders arrive in Rome as Vatican prepares for funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The late pontiff’s funeral will take place on Saturday, with large crowds expected in attendance. Read More