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Pope Leo XIV condemned the “colonisation” of Africa’s mineral resources and the “lust for power” on Tuesday as he arrived in Equatorial Guinea, a country ruled by the continent’s longest-serving president who has been accused of widespread corruption. The pontiff arrived in the capital Malabo, for the fourth and final stop of his African tour, where crowds waited at the airport and lined the road to welcome the first pontiff to visit their country since Pope John Paul II in 1982. Pope Leo XIV arrived at the presidential palace in an open papal motorcade to the delight of cheering, flag-waving…
Published on 22/04/2026 – 11:20 GMT+2 A group of unauthorised users reportedly gained access to Anthropic’s new product, which the artificial intelligence company says is too powerful to release to the public as it “poses unprecedented cybersecurity risks”. Anthropic’s new AI technology, Mythos, is designed for enterprise security and is being tested by a few technology and cybersecurity firms. A “private online forum” has managed to gain access to Mythos through a third-party vendor, according to Bloomberg. The company said it was investigating the Bloomberg report, an Anthropic spokesperson told TechCrunch, adding that there was so far no evidence that…
Russian Ambassador Paramonov dismissed Tajani’s protests in a post on Facebook, saying Rome had “missed the mark” by summoning him over comments made by a television host and insisting the remarks did not reflect the position of the Russian government. “No reasonable person would treat purely personal remarks as an official statement,” he added. Russia’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to POLITICO’s request for comment. Rome has firmly backed Ukraine efforts to end the Russian full-scale invasion of its territory, with Meloni standing out as one of Kyiv’s most reliable European allies. The prime minister has ramped up military…
By Judith Arnal, PhD in Economics and a State Economist in Spain and Senior Research Fellow at CEPS, Elcano Royal Institute and Fedea. Published on 22/04/2026 – 10:46 GMT+2 The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The Strait of Hormuz blockade has handed Europe its second major energy shock in four years. Governments have responded with speed, but without learning. T he Governor of the National Bank of Belgium, Pierre Wunsch, put it bluntly: “We must primarily reduce demand now.” Broad energy support measures, he…
Have the prime minister and Number 10 weathered the storm on the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal? With the dust only beginning to settle, Sam and Anne dissect the mixed, uncomfortable and carefully worded reactions from senior figures across the Labour Party after Olly Robbins’ combative session in front of a Foreign Affairs Committee. Keir Starmer faces MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions on the Mandelson saga, but has he contained the damage, or has he been left out in the cold to face it alone? The pair also looks at the latest polling in Wales, where Reform seems to be making…
A rare Hermès Birkin bag bearing two signatures from Jane Birkin is set to lead a high-profile luxury accessories sale by Heritage Auctions, with estimates placing it between $€185,000 to €275,000. The Bleu Marine Courchevel leather bag is one of the standout lots in the auction house’s Spring Luxury Accessories sale, which features a curated selection of high-end handbags and accessories. This Birkin is unusual not only for its condition and provenance, but for its dual inscription. The actor and singer signed the interior twice, including a personalised message to the original owner, “Midori Your Friend Jane,” alongside a second…
“We need a political steer from leaders as there is only so much we can do at a technical level,” said an EU diplomat. “It is no longer [the] time for leaders to read their pre-written notes during the summit.” The discussion in Nicosia is expected to help the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the EU propose a budget negotiating document with new figures in June. French vote looming Europe’s electoral calendars have created a narrow window of opportunity for Costa to advance talks, according to several officials following the negotiations. The victory of Hungary’s conservative Péter Magyar over…
Published on 22/04/2026 – 8:32 GMT+2 The Fundació Mies van der Rohe and the European Commission have announced the winners for the 2026 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Awards, also known as the EUmies. The Awards, founded in 1988 in Barcelona, spotlight the excellence in built works of architecture in Europe and diploma works by freshly graduated architects. This year’s winning projects were chosen from 410 nominated works and reveal how architecture can champion the cause of sustainable and conscious development. EUmies Awards Architecture 2026 was awarded to Charleroi Exhibition Palace by AgwA and…
Coordination is also an issue. While groups are regularly convened to discuss supply issues, most real coordination takes place bilaterally between the Commission and countries, according to two energy officials involved in such discussions. It’s no surprise one energy minister in a meeting earlier this month went so far as to call for a WhatsApp group to share information about supplies, and that the EU is looking into reviving a controversial effort to coordinate gas purchases. Earlier this week, the Netherlands went out on its own, launching emergency measures and announcing an additional release of oil stocks — bypassing the…
Published on 22/04/2026 – 8:00 GMT+2 EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič is visiting the US on Thursday and Friday in a bid to unlock negotiations over EU steel and aluminium exports still hit by the 50% US tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump shortly after his return to power last year. Scrapping those tariffs was part of the EU-US trade deal struck in July 2025, which included commitments to discuss quota arrangements for steel and aluminium to replace the 50% duties. However implementation of the broader accord — including cuts to EU tariffs on US industrial goods — has…