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Eurovision 2025: Who's through to the final after second semifinal?

Eleven of the 37 acts who traveled to Basel have now been sent home, leaving 26 finalists.

Europe News

Russia may use military force to protect shadow fleet, Estonia warns

Moscow is using ageing vessels in an effort to dodge international sanctions on its oil exports.

Gaza

At least 54 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza, hospital says

The second consecutive night of heavy bombing coincided with US President Trump's Middle East tour, aiming for regional talks.

Europe News

Russia attacks Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum

Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine's air force reported.

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Oman

Iran and US conclude fourth round of nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were productive but said uranium enrichment will continue and is non-negotiable.

Vatican

World leaders praise Pope Leo XIV's first calls for peace

Pope Leo XIV's pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a 'disarming and disarmed peace' in his opening address.

Russia

Putin welcomes China's Xi in Moscow ahead of Victory Day

The Russian president applauded China and Russia's partnership and called "the combat brotherhood" of the two nations a key pillar to its strategic cooperation, as Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continues.

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Italy plays Fantapapa, fantasy football-like game to pick the new pope

Like a football team, users must choose 11 cardinals whom they believe have the best chance of becoming the next pontiff, as well as a "captain" — or their top favourite.

Ukraine

At least two dead and 15 injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa

The missile and drone attack on five regions of Ukraine came right after Kyiv and Washington signed a deal on rare earth minerals.

Europe News

Hundreds gather in Paris to honour victim of fatal mosque attack

French authorities on Monday said the main suspect in the murder surrendered to law enforcement officials in Italy the night before.

North Korea

North Korea confirms sending troops to fight for Russia

Moscow and Pyongyang until now had responded vaguely to the South Korean and Western claims of the troop deployment.

Iran

Massive explosion at Iran port kills 40 and injures 1,000 others

A large blast shook the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, causing extensive material damage and injuring roughly 1,000 people. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.

Europe News

Pope holds brief meeting with JD Vance on Easter Sunday

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.

Europe News

Nationwide strike in Belgium disrupts public services and transport

Strikes are becoming increasingly more common across the country as Belgians express discontent with new coalition government.

Europe News

NGOs slam Polish asylum law amid 'dire' conditions at Belarus border

Poland's suspension of asylum rights for migrants at the Belarus border has drawn criticism from human rights groups, who fear worsening humanitarian conditions.

Culture news

Drive for diversity: Hundreds celebrate Iftar in Molenbeek church

The Iftar comes as part of Molenbeek's bid to become the 2030 European Capital of Culture, in which the district hopes to "flip the script" on its infamous narrative.

Europe News

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners of war

Zelenskyy said releasing all prisoners of war and captured civilians would be an important step toward peace.

Turkey

Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor

Authorities closed off roads and implemented a four-day demonstration ban in an effort to prevent protests following Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest.

World News

Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty

The Ottawa Convention prohibits the production, possession, and transfer of anti-personnel mines.

Gaza

More than 400 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Israel said it carried out the strikes after Hamas refused to release hostages held in Gaza and rejected a truce deal proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff.

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