2023-08-26
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Culture news
Thousands gather in US capitol for March on Washington 60th anniversary
To mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, thousands converged on the National Mall in Washington on Saturday. They said the US has yet to fulfil Martin Luther King's dream as the country remains fractured by racial inequality
Italy
Lampedusa under pressure after record-breaking migrant arrivals
Following a record number of landings over the weekend, residents on the Italian island of Lampedusa say they are feeling the strain. Authorities are working on transferring most of the new arrivals to various regions across Italy.
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France
Water convoy protest arrives in Paris to denounce mega water basins
The Water Convoy, which arrived in Paris on Saturday, brought together a thousand people on the Champ de Mars and then in a procession through Paris to denounce government plans to build mega water reservoirs used for agricultural irrigation.
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WATCH: Protestors gather in front of Spain's Football Federation HQ
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demonstrate against chief Luis Rubiales on Friday. This comes after he refused to resign following his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso after Spain's Women's World Cup victory.
USA
Space X flies four new astronauts to the International Space Station
Four astronauts from four countries are currently rocketing toward the International Space Station. They are expected to reach the orbiting lab in their SpaceX capsule on Sunday, replacing four astronauts who have lived there since March.
Design
Saving San Siro: A football fan's tribute to Milan's theatre of dreams
An eyesore for some, a site of worship for others, Milan's legendary San Siro stadium has been saved from destruction after local Lombardy authorities recognised its 'cultural interest'. Inter fan Alessio Dell'Anna says the move reflects the stadium's significance in his life.
