Robert Prevost elected first American pontiff, becoming Pope Leo XIV
Announcement prompts raucous celebration and delight among 50,000 pilgrims and tourists in St Peter’s Square Conclave live: cardinals elect new pope Robert Prevost has become...
VE Day live: UK and Europe hold ceremonies to mark 80 years since end of second world war in Europe
Commemorations take place across the UK and Europe against backdrop of Ukraine conflict Another from the Guardian archive: St Peter Port, Guernsey Continue reading…...
Europe marks 80 years since VE day as continent faces new security realities
Events to take place against backdrop of Ukraine conflict, rises in defence spending and US foreign policy shift Solemn ceremonies will be held at war...
The witnesses: second world war survivors from across Europe share their stories
On the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe, survivors, including veterans from both sides, remember what happened Eighty years...
Vance says Russia asking ‘too much’ in ceasefire talks with Ukraine
Trump says ‘it’s possible that’s right’ about the vice-president’s remarks amid frustrations with Russia JD Vance has said that Russia is asking for “too much”...
World awaits chimney smoke as conclave starts to elect new pope – live
Doors to the Sistine Chapel have been closed and first vote expected to be taken today Who will be the next pope? Potential candidates Papal...
Xi Jinping begins four-day Russia visit as Ukrainian drones attack Moscow
Chinese leader will attend Victory Day parade and hold talks with Vladimir Putin Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow at the start of a four-day...
Russian drone strike caused tens of millions worth of damage to Chornobyl
Exclusive: Attack damaged €1.5bn containment structure over nuclear reactor with repair costs likely to be borne by western governments A Russian Shahed drone costing up...
Friedrich Merz calls for US to ‘stay out’ of German politics
Germany’s new chancellor issued warning after far-right AfD received strong backing from Donald Trump allies Germany’s new chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned the US to...
Denmark’s museum objects at risk from ‘extreme’ new mould, say conservators
The ‘epidemic for Golden Age paintings’ may already be a global problem, with the fungi a possible health hazard A new type of “extreme” mould...
