Pope Francis lies in state in St Peter's Basilica as thousands gather to pay tribute

Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday, with several world leaders and devout Catholics expected to attend.

The body of Pope Francis was transferred t...

Istanbul shaken by 6.2-magnitude earthquake

No damage or casualties in Turkey's largest city have yet been reported.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has been felt in Istanbul, according t...

Indian authorities hunt Kashmir shooters as Modi cuts Saudi trip short

There is still no indication of who carried out one of the worst recent attacks to hit the restive disputed region.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cut s...

Trump and Zelenskyy among world leaders planning to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Among the first to confirm their attendance is US President Donald Trump, who will travel to Rome accompanied by his wife Melania. They will be joined there by Vo...

US judge slams White House for 'bad faith' in deportation case

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is still being held in El Salvador despite the US government's admission that he was deported due to an 'administrative error'.

A US distric...

Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region

In the Ukrainian town of Marhanets, a bus was targeted by a Russian drone. Russia also launched an overnight attack on Kharkiv, Kherson, Poltava and Odesa.

The R...

Transfer of Pope Francis' coffin from Santa Marta to St. Peter's Basilica

Follow our live feed showing the transfer of Pope Francis' coffin to St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis' coffin is being moved from Casa Santa Marta, where the p...

Markets rebound as Trump signals cutting China tariffs 'substantially'

Global stock markets experienced a relief rally after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that high tariffs were not unsustainable, raising hopes for a ...

Critical raw materials set to be a key lever in global trade war

As global trade tensions intensify, the increasing demand for elements from the lesser known corners of the periodic table is making them an increasingly importan...

Martin Scorsese on the death of Pope Francis: 'He radiated goodness'

Director Martin Scorsese met Pope Francis several times, including for the premiere of his 2016 film 'Silence' and before announcing his forthcoming film about Je...

Govsatcom, Eutelsat, Iris2: Ukraine seeks European alternatives to Starlink

The threat to cut off Kyiv's access to the Starlink satellite network could have far-reaching consequences for the war. To avoid this, Ukrainian authorities are s...

Cracow, Queensland: A hidden gem in the Australian Outback with a storied past

The Outback is a land of emptiness. This semi-arid area in the heart of Australia comprises more than 70 per cent of the country's territory, but is home to just ...

Big tech kicks off earnings as Trump drama and market jitters continue

As big tech companies kick off quarterly earnings season this week, the industry’s bellwether companies have been thrust into a cauldron of uncertainty.

Big tech...

Global change debated at Azerbaijan’s ADA Political Forum

Leaders and thinkers gathered in Azerbaijan for the ADA Political Forum to examine shifting global power, energy security, and the future of international coopera...

Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cuisine: from Tashkent’s markets to mountain flavours in Parkent

In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we explore Uzbekistan’s culinary heritage, from Tashkent’s food markets and plov centre to a mountain village famous for ...

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.

Russia h...

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.

It has been 55 years since the f...

Tourism boycott? Europe travel to US drops in wake of Trump presidency

Flight arrivals from western Europe plummeted by 17% in March, as part of a global negative US travel trend. Is there a tourism boycott going on?

International a...

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 post...

5 things you need to know about the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition

Ahead of the finals for the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition in Dubai, here’s everything you need to know about one of the most prestigious and co...

In his final months, Pope Francis warned about social media, screen time, and AI

The Pontiff’s last prayer, shared online earlier this month, urged that new technologies would not replace human relationships.

Pope Francis, who died aged 88 on...