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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments on potential bilateral talks could signal a shift in diplomacy, while Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy maintains push for a ceasefire. #EuropeNews

Before Francis, there hadn't been a non-European Bishop of Rome since the death of Syrian-born Gregory III in 741.

EU commissioner on European identity, Erasmus, youth and culture #RadioSchuman

Countries differed on how much lonelier older people were compared with those in midlife, a new study has found.

Investors flee US assets as Trump attacks Fed chair Jerome Powell

In Italy, bells tolled in church towers and flags were lowered to half-staff on government buildings in Rome. #EuropeNews

The late pope's passing was announced earlier on Monday morning with bells tolling in Catholic churches from Latin America to Asia and across Rome as the news spread around the world. #EuropeNews

Pope Francis recently spent several weeks hospital due to a respiratory infection.

Video. Flames lit up Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Easter.

Video. Ukraine has carried out its largest prisoner exchange since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, with 277 Ukrainian soldiers returned from Russian captivity.

As scrutiny grows over social media’s impact on teens, Instagram is ramping up safety tools. New AI systems will flag underage users who misrepresent their age when signing up.

Six events that defined Francis’ papacy #EuropeNews

The United States and the Philippines launched their annual joint military drills on Monday, involving around 14,000 troops in full-scale combat scenarios designed to strengthen defence cooperation and regional security.

The US says it is targeting the Houthis because of the group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route, and on Israel.

Markets this week: Tesla, Microsoft and Alphabet earnings in focus

New online markets, money laundering networks, stolen data products, malware, artificial intelligence and deepfake technologies are laying the ground for the rise of crime as a service, the UN report says.

A newly unearthed settlement in Egypt’s north-western Nile Delta dates back around 3,400 years to the New Kingdom era and features a temple believed to have been dedicated to Pharaoh Ramesses II.

Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after skyscraper collapse

Pope Francis decreed he would be buried in a simple underground tomb — with only “Franciscus” written on it — at St. Mary Major Basilica.

Coolcations in destinations such as Norway, Iceland and Finland are expected to continue seeing a boom this summer- but could they cause overtourism in the Nordics?

Conclaves can last as little as a day but they have been known to go on for years too: here are a few of the historical outliers. #EuropeNews

The price of eggs rose by 6.7% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year. These EU countries are experiencing the highest costs. #EuropeInMotion

Video. Madrid's Botín turns 300: Inside the world’s oldest restaurant

Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.

The US and China’s ongoing trade war has taken to TikTok and European fashion houses have found themselves sandwiched in the middle. #EuroVerify

Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram statement in the early hours on Monday. #EuropeNews

Indonesia and China vow to strengthen maritime cooperation, including joint security efforts in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions over Beijing's activities near the Natuna Islands.

Pope Francis's legacy includes efforts to open the eyes of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics to the dangers of climate change.

Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year's conclave? #EuropeNews

Some of the robots fell in the first leg of the race, but they did complete the more than 21 km race.

Video. Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died aged 88, known for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and efforts to modernise the Catholic Church.

Some of the defining images of the life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Church’s pontiff.

The Vatican has recognised 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings as 'witnesses of faith', six years after the attacks that killed over 260 people.

World reacts to Pope's death, Vatican prepares for conclave #EuropeNews

"Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta," the Vatican said in a statement posted on X. #EuropeNews

"Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta," the Vatican said in a statement posted on X.

A team of scientists claim to have discovered a new colour that no human has ever seen before. But what does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ have to do with this contested discovery?

The pontiff had recently had a lengthy stay in a Rome hospital suffering from double pneumonia. #EuropeNews

Hegseth shared airstrike details in second Signal chat, media report

China vows retaliation against countries supporting US trade isolation

The employment rate in the EU reached its highest level at the end of 2024, while the unemployment rate recently also came to a record low. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the labour market across Europe.

Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

“Nobody thinks that a credit card is actually debt,” warns Kevin Mountford, co-founder of savings platform, Raisin UK. #TheBigQuestion

Soldiers celebrate their fourth Easter on the frontlines in Ukraine #EuropeNews

Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. #EuropeNews

Video. A Russian Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut has returned to Earth as the International Space Station’s Expedition 72 crew end their seven-month research assignment.

Protest in favour of cannabis legalisation takes place in Budapest

Video. The Vice President of the United States, who converted to Catholicism a few years ago, met the Pope at the Vatican. The pontiff had repeatedly criticised the US' tough anti-immigration policies.

Video. Eight Red Crescent personnel, six Civil Defence workers and a UN staffer were killed in the shooting before dawn on 23 March by troops conducting operations in Tel al-Sultan, a district of Rafah in southern Gaza.

Eight Red Crescent personnel, six Civil Defence workers and a UN staffer were killed in the shooting before dawn on 23 March by troops conducting operations in Tel al-Sultan, a district of Rafah in southern Gaza.