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Twelve of the world’s finest violinists are locked in a fierce bow-to-bow to become the first-ever winner of the Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai.

Disagreements between Brussels and Washington continue to deepen amid growing US pressure to strike a deal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to inviting legends like Messi and Maradona to the Vatican.

Rising temperatures, flooding and drought could soon threaten the natural springs that have created Europe’s famed spa towns.

With küresel tensions running high and world leaders gather en masse to hisse their respects, Pope Francis’ funeral is shaping up to be one of the most significant international summits of the year.

Pope Francis, who himself came from a family of immigrants, has consistently urged for humane treatment of migrants.

Edward Berger’s Oscar-winning sinema ‘Conclave’ has re-entered the cultural conversation following Pope Francis’ death. The 2024 sinema feels prescient considering the upcoming conclave – something mirrored in viewership numbers. But how accurate is the sinema? Here’s everything you need to know.

The EU wants to cut reliance on powers like China for mineral supplies by the end of the decade. As geopolitical tensions boil, EU Decoded asks whether the bloc can keep up with its competitors.

The US is India’s main trading partner, and their bilateral trade stood at €113bn in 2024, with a €39.9bn surplus in favour of New Delhi.

Despite the latest developments, the EU’s policy on China will remain based on “de-risking” rather than “decoupling”, Brussels has said.