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By Roselyne Min with AP Published on 15/04/2026 – 8:37 GMT+2 From Hindu gurus and Buddhist priests to AI versions of Jesus, developers are using AI to create avatars that can communicate spiritual ideas based on religious teachings. These apps are designed as tools for outreach, while others aim to digitise and interpret ancient texts. “Every single religion, as far as I’m aware, is engaging at least with a conversation about what AI is and where it’s going and the impact it’s going to have on our understanding of what it means to be human,” said Beth Singler, a religion and AI anthropologist…
By Serge Duchêne Published on 15/04/2026 – 9:27 GMT+2 American rapper Kanye ‘Ye’ West has postponed his planned concert in Marseille, following reports that French Interior Minister Laurent Núñez was trying to prevent the gig. “I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends,” wrote the rapper on X, referring to his apologies for his past behaviour. “I take full responsibility for what’s mine but I don’t want to put my fans in the middle of it.” Núñez was seeking to prevent West from performing in the city of Marseille on 11 June because of…
Trump initially criticized the pontiff on Monday, calling him “Weak on Crime, Weak on Nuclear Weapons” and “terrible for Foreign Policy.” Trump also shared an AI-generated image portraying himself as a Christ-like figure, which drew backlash from Christian commentators and some of his evangelical, political allies. The president later removed the image and claimed that it was not supposed to resemble Jesus, but him being a doctor. For his part, the pope responded Monday to the White House fury, saying he had “no fear” of the Trump administration, and would not be silenced. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who had…
Updated: 15/04/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 15th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More
Finding an affordable and decent place to live has become increasingly difficult across Europe. Housing accounts for one-fifth of the average EU household’s income. This share is significantly higher in some countries, reaching 35% in Greece according to Eurostat. Rising rents are a significant burden for Europeans. In 2025, rents increased by 3.1% in the EU. In some countries, rent inflation reached double digits. Demand rising faster than supply “The key dynamic is straightforward: demand has been rising faster than supply,” Kate Everett-Allen, head of European residential research at Knight Frank told Euronews Business. “Affordability pressures in the sales market…
Finland is set to get its first cross-border rail link with continental Europe this summer. The long-delayed connection with Sweden could launch as early as June, authorities say. According to a European rail expert, the new route will create one of the longest journeys that can be taken by train within the EU. At the moment, travellers can only pass between the border towns of Tornio in Finland and Haparanda in Sweden – at the top of the Gulf of Bothnia – by bus or car. There is a rail line linking the two towns, but there’s a practical stumbling…
European ambassadors are gathering to prep for a leaders’ summit taking place in Cyprus next week. And yet again, the agenda will likely be dominated by geopolitical crises. Ian Wishart and guest co-host Ryan Heath explain how topics like the budget, enlargement and competitiveness are falling by the wayside as the bulk of the meeting will instead focus on the fallout of the Iran war. They also ask whether another leader will take over Viktor Orbán’s role as the bad boy around the summit table. Next, centrist dads unite! We discuss how Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Canadian PM Mark…
One EU diplomat said Meloni had proven to be a “totally different breed” of politician from Orbán. But another warned she came from the same political family as the Hungarian and shouldn’t be counted out. “At the last European Council, the only person to have agreed with Orbán was Meloni,” the second EU diplomat said, referring to the Italian leader’s confession to other leaders that she understood Orbán’s position on the Ukraine loan at the March summit. “You can see there is an ideological link between the two of them.” The Comeback Populist: Slovenia’s Janez Janša Slovenia’s former multi-term prime…
Updated: 13/04/2026 – 18:00 GMT+2 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 13th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More
The event took place at the White House in Washington, where the president greeted the driver and presented the food to reporters. He highlighted a provision allowing eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 in tip income from federal taxes, framing it as a benefit for service workers. The appearance involved a pre‑cleared visit, as White House access requires security checks. During the event, the driver said she had received about $11,000 in tax relief, though no documents were shown. The administration has intensified its messaging on the policy ahead of the 15 April tax deadline, while public attention remains…