Pope Leo XIV bares cross for full Good Friday procession, a feat not seen in decades
Pope Leo XIV marked his first Good Friday by becoming the first pontiff in decades to personally carry the wooden cross for all 14 stations at the Colosseum.
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Eight dead in 'massive' Russian attack while Kyiv signals readiness for Easter ceasefire
Russian strikes killed eight people in a "massive" daytime assault on Ukraine on Friday while Kyiv proposed an Easter truce and launched retaliatory drone strikes deep into Russian territory.
Easter's chocolate giants: The EU nations fuelling the global industry
The continent's chocolate industry continues to operate at peak production, reaffirming its position as the undisputed world leader in cocoa processing and exports.
Simply the best: A connoisseurs guide to the finest Belgian chocolate this Easter
Eggs have been a long-standing symbol for Easter, but when did chocolate enter the holiday scene? Rebecca Spezzano has been on the streets of Brussels to discover the secrets of luxury handmade Belgian chocolate.
Can brain cells run computers? This startup powers data centre using human neurons
What previously required months or years of specialised lab work can now be done in hours or days thanks to its integrated platform.
The cost of climate change is ‘hitting homes’ this Easter. Your lamb roast dinner is proof
Climate-fuelled extreme weather is becoming farmers’ “biggest challenge”, as the price of lamb continues to soar.
Egg prices surge in Europe ahead of Easter: Which countries saw the highest rise?
Egg prices, both consumer and wholesale, are on the rise across Europe. Egg inflation significantly outpaces overall inflation in most European countries.
The new spring detox? How to eat like a Greek monk over Lent
A proper fast for a few weeks can boost health, researchers and nutritionists say.
Latest news bulletin | April 4th, 2026 – Morning
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A new chocolate mega destination is coming to Switzerland – and 2030 can’t come soon enough
With a price tag of €436.1 million, the mega project will include hotels, restaurants and opportunities to both try and learn about the confectionery in one of Europe’s famed chocolate producers.
Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer
As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.
After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region reels after missile and drone strike
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region, killing one and injuring 10, as dozens of homes and public buildings were destroyed.
Cherry-picking science: How Brussels buried the data that works
The European Commission has just published its evaluation of the Tobacco Products Directive — the legal document that will shape tobacco and nicotine policy across the EU for the next decade. It is supposed to be an honest assessment of what has worked, what has not, and what
Nigeria worshippers mark Easter with Lagos street procession
Nigeria marked Good Friday with hundreds of Catholic faithful marching through Lagos in a public reenactment of the Stations of the Cross, linking Christ’s suffering to the country’s economic pain.
Iran reeling after B1 bridge strike as Trump threatens further attacks
Images taken during a press tour of the site show collapsed sections of the roadway, twisted steel girders and extensive damage in the surrounding residential area where the B1 bridge near Karaj once stood.
Fact check: How can a country actually withdraw from NATO?
Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of the North Atlantic alliance over European countries' reticence to join the war in Iran. However, questions remain over how exactly he would be able to do so, both under domestic law and NATO treaties.
Latest news bulletin | April 3rd, 2026 – Evening
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The GOATs reunite: Ronaldo and Messi join forces again for viral LEGO World Cup campaign
Joined by Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr, the four football stars compete (and fail) to claim a brick-built World Cup trophy in LEGO's “Everyone Wants a Piece” ad.
US launches rescue operation after state TV says American fighter jet downed in Iran
The incident is the first report of a US fighter jet being downed in Iranian territory since the United States and Israel launched its war on the Islamic republic on 28 February.
Italy's Uffizi Galleries targeted in cyber-attack but denies security breach
Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.
Rome court rules Netflix price hikes illegal, opening door to €500 refunds
A Rome court has found Netflix's subscription price increases between 2017 and 2024 to be unlawful, potentially entitling millions of Italian subscribers to refunds of up to €500. The streaming giant says it will appeal.
New Paris mayor vows to end all sexual violence in schools with €20m action plan
Claims of sexual abuse in schools were a central issue in the campaign leading up to last month's Paris mayoral election.
Everyday plastic chemicals linked to millions of premature births worldwide
A new study found that a chemical that is all around us could have contributed to 2 million preterm births. But not all parts of the world are affected to the same extent.
Trump says US can open Hormuz with 'a little more time' and asks Congress for $1.5tr for defence
Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.
Finnish conscripts train for all-out war with Russia
Finnish preparedness and deterrence against Russian aggression - whether in the form of hybrid attacks, or full-scale invasion, is long-established state practice. Conscripts are trained to be expert snipers; ready for all eventualities at the country's 1,350 km frontier with
Italy and Gattuso 'mutually terminate' contract
Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.
Dangerous lignite: Bosnia and Herzegovina has problems with its energy transition
Will Bosnia-Herzegovina's belated start to the energy transition delay its EU accession? The country is struggling to move away from coal-fired power generation. There is a shortage of desulphurisation plants. The air pollution is at an extreme level. The consequences are
Israel's PM says 70% of Iran's steel production capacity destroyed, hindering weapons production
Friday began with Israel saying it was under attack by a new barrage of missiles from Iran, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin "destroying what's left" of the Islamic republic's infrastructure.
France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts
The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.
Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten - follow these tips to make sure it's safe
Eggs can be safely dyed and eaten over the Easter holiday by following a few simple food safety rules when cooking, cooling, and handling them.
UK deploys Rapid Sentry anti-drone system to Kuwait to fend off attacks, air force says
Gulf countries including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have been pulled into the Iran war, targeted by Iranian strikes in retaliation to attacks launched by the United States and Israel on 28 February.
Eurasian cargo hub expands to capture Europe-Asia freight flows
A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and logistics operators seeking alternative routes between Europe and Asia.
Ukrainian children taken at gunpoint by Russian forces in Kherson, documents show
Euronews obtained a copy of one of the documented episodes of Russia's systemic abduction and forceful deportation of Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories.
Putin issues ultimatum to Armenia over closer ties with EU
In a rare blunt exchange at the Kremlin, Russia's president issued a public warning to Armenia, telling Yerevan to choose between the EU and Russia. The Armenian prime minister responded that in his country, the people of Armenia run a democratic political process.
How long can the EU’s oil reserves last?
The 400 million barrels of oil released by the International Energy Agency — of which 92 million barrels were contributed by 20 EU countries — could last about five months, according to analysts. The bloc also relies on storage reserves.
Spain’s Picos de Europa: What to see and do in ‘the world’s most beautiful place’
The dramatic mountain park in northern Spain has topped Time Out’s list of the world’s most beautiful places. Still relatively under the radar, it’s a paradise for outdoor adventure.
Marine archaeologists discover Danish warship destroyed by Nelson’s fleet 225 years ago
Marine archaeologists are racing to excavate the wreck of the flagship Dannebroge before construction begins on a massive new housing project set to cover the site.
Greece clamps down on black market fishing as endangered sea urchins pushed towards extinction
Thousands of endangered sea urchins are being pulled from the sea in Greece, as fisherman succumb to lucrative profits.
Swedish coastguard boards tanker believed to have caused oil spill in Baltic Sea
According to the ship tracking site Marine traffic, Flora 1 departed the Russian oil port Primorsk headed for Santos in Brazil, flying the flag of Sierra Leone.
Which European countries' ships are most hit by the Hormuz crisis?
In Europe, Greece has been the most affected country so far, with at least 75 ships stranded in the region.
Kyiv region under 'massive' daytime drone and missile attack by Russia, officials say
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready for a truce over the Easter holidays, but the Kremlin said it had not received any proposals.
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Romanian foreign minister in Kyiv on Bucha anniversary to witness 'moment of resilience'
Romania's foreign minister Oana Țoiu is among the EU ministers in Ukraine this week to mark the four year anniversary of the Bucha massacre.
Three members of Greek government quit over EU farm subsidy scandal, state TV says
Most of the fraudulent subsidies went to the island of Crete, where the family of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been politically influential for over a century.