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Who stole France’s royal jewels from the Louvre? Where could they end up?
One of the boldest museum robberies in recent decades unfolded in the heart of Paris on the morning of October 19, 2025, when thieves carried out a meticulously planned daylight operation at the Musée du Louvre. Just before 9:30 am, four suspects...

Jersey should focus more on relations with Europe, says Economic Development Minister
BUILDING better freight links with France would help ease the pressure on Jersey’s “highly stressed” supply chains, the Economic Development Minister has said – describing it is as “absurd” that the Island does not engage more with Europe. Deputy...

Attacks on religious liberty increase, say cardinal, papal foundation
ROME (CNS) — Religious freedom is not only a fundamental and essential human right, “it is also a pathway to truth and deeper communion with God and neighbor,” said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. However, religious freedom is...

Religion news 21 October 2025
King meets survivors of Manchester synagogue attack King Charles has met survivors of the attack at Manchester’s Heaton Park Synagogue where two people were killed. Wearing a kippah, the King spoke to survivors, including volunteer guard Andrew...

The charming ski resort with beginner-friendly slopes named Europe’s most underrated
We’re now approaching the point in the year where sunny European breaks are mostly off the table (other than these winter sun destinations). Beach season has been swapped out for its upmarket, colder sibling: ski season. There are hundreds of...
EU's Kallas Says Visa-Free Travel Could Be Suspended for Some Groups in Georgia
By Liza Mchedlidze Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, warned that new EU regulations could allow the suspension of visa-free travel for certain groups in Georgia, amid growing concern over the...
4 Haitians distinguished in France by the prestigious Arts-Sciences-Lettres Academic Society (list)
Haiti - Social : 4 Haitians distinguished in France by the prestigious Arts-Sciences-Lettres Academic Society (list) 20/10/2025 10:03:58 The Embassy of Haiti in France is pleased to have, in partnership with the Consulate General of Haiti in...

Fight against skin cancer: EU mulls crackdown on sunbeds
Brussels – Lamps, solariums, and above all, sunbeds: when it is no longer beach season or holidays are not possible, but there is a desire for a tan, there are plenty of options. What is lacking, however, is a clear, complete, and up-to-date...

EU, Nigeria Deepen AI Cooperation Through Research Partnerships
In a bid to turn cutting-edge research into real-world applications, the European Union (EU) and Nigeria are enhancing their strategic cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on aligning scientific research with commercially...

Nigeria’s Flamingos seek redemption in FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup clash vs France
After a painful 4–1 defeat to Canada in their opening Group D fixture, Nigeria’s U17 girls find themselves fighting for survival against a confident French side that kicked off their campaign with a strong 4–2 win over Samoa. This fixture is more...

Education exodus: Amid mounting challenges, how fulfilled are teachers in the EU?
By Inês Trindade Pereira & Damaso Jaivenois Published on 21/10/2025 - 10:56 GMT+2 Across the globe, a growing number of young teachers are considering leaving the profession within the next five years. In 2024, teachers under the age...

In ‘Global Fascisms,’ Over 50 Artists Tackle AI, Trump, and the Return of Authoritarian Politics
In 2016, Josh Kline debuted “Unemployment,” a series that explored mass joblessness brought on by technology and automation, and the potential end of the middle class. Nearly a decade later, those works are on view in Berlin at Haus der Kulturen...

What a potential Trump-Putin summit in Budapest means for Ukraine and Europe
For over three years, the European Union (EU) has spearheaded international efforts to support Ukraine and sought to isolate Russian President Vladimir Putin and his economy through 19 rounds of sanctions. The EU also considers Putin a war...

Over 26% of European game professionals were laid off in the past year, more than 10% still searching for jobs
Over a quarter of game developers in Europe experienced layoffs in 2024/25, with 10.4% of those still searching for new roles. That's according to the latest Big Games Industry Employment Survey, conducted by online career platform InGame Job and...


Sean Bean, 66, is joined by his very own Maid Marian as actor makes a rare red carpet appearance with fifth wife Ashley Moore, 40, at the Los Angeles launch of Robin Hood
Sean Bean was joined by his very own Maid Marian on Tuesday evening as Los Angeles welcomed the launch of Robin Hood - a new TV series based on the exploits of Britain's oldest outlaw. Celebrating its first official screening at Culver Theater,...

Plano leaders head to Sweden to strengthen economic ties with northern Europe
Plano has business ties across the globe, most concentrated in Asia — but city leaders hope to develop ties with northern Europe as Mayor John Muns and other city officials swing through Sweden this week to add to the city’s economic development...

Galamsey threatens agric exports – EU cautions Ghana
The European Union (EU) has cautioned that Ghana’s illegal mining menace, popularly known as galamsey, poses a grave threat to the country’s agricultural exports due to mercury contamination in farm produce. EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune...

Daring Louvre heist shocks France as thieves steal priceless masterpieces in overnight raid
In what authorities have described as one of the most daring art thefts in recent history, a group of highly organised thieves carried out a meticulously planned heist at the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris during the early hours of Tuesday...

How “safe and effective” became the most deceptive marketing slogan in medical history
How “safe and effective” became the most deceptive marketing slogan in medical history The relentless chant of "safe and effective" has been drilled into the public consciousness for over three years, a hypnotic mantra used to justify...