White smoke has appeared above the Sistine Chapel, signalling…
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The reason eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side
Want to avoid a yolky mess when hard-boiling eggs? Try dropping them in sideways. Experiments with over 200 eggs reveal they’re less likely to…
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Robert Prevost becomes first American pope and takes name Leo XIV – POLITICO
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Tourists and pilgrims sprinted to get a privileged view of the Basilica’s balcony, crowding up against and occasionally tripping over the security perimeter outside the main square as bells chimed and TV camera crews from around the globe rolled into action.
The pontifical…
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A New Pope Elected By Cardinals After Two-Day Conclave
After two days of contemplation and balloting, a new Pope has been elected.
White smoke emanating from the Sistine Chapel chimney today to inform the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics and everyone else that the conclave of 133 cardinals…
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Russia’s € 75,000 drone punched 15-meter hole in Chornobyl’s € 1.5 billion sarcophagus
In February 2025, Russian forces launched a drone strike that severely damaged the protective sarcophagus covering Chernobyl’s fourth reactor, The Guardian reports.
The strike resulted in a gaping hole measuring 15 meters in the outer roof, igniting the internal insulation, which required over…Continue Reading
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We don’t need your permission to criticize Israel – POLITICO
That drew the ire of Wilders, who criticized what he termed the government’s “ridiculous anti-Israel measures” and demanded to know why his PVV party, which controls the most seats in the Dutch parliament and underpins the country’s four-party ruling coalition, wasn’t consulted on…
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Latest news bulletin | May 8th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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As the conclave continues, two seagulls steal the show on the Sistine Chapel roof
With the whole world watching the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, waiting for the white smoke that will signal the election of the new pope, the normally plain tile roof has been enlivened by the arrival of two seagulls.
While the assembled cardinals within continued their deliberations,…
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Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz to declare state of emergency over migration
Merz said he will declare a national emergency in order to carry out more border controls and deportations. The move has been confirmed to Euronews by government officials.
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