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Spain

San Fermin, more than just a bull run

To get the full 360º picture of the San Fermin festival you have to look beyond its iconic bull runs.

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Washington burger eating contest misses records

Washington's Burger eating champion retains her title

Mexico

Mayor of Mexican fishing town 'marries' crocodile bride

The mayor of a southern Mexican fishing town, "married" a crocodile in a traditional ceremony that is believed to encourage a good harvest.

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Forget Formula One - Watch the 'World Championship Office Chair Race'

A Swiss town was transformed into an international race track for chairs on rollers

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Lyon's "Nuits Sonores"

The French city of Lyon’s “Nuits Sonores” electronica festival has kicked off for its 15th edition.

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Indonesia begins Ramadan

More than 200 million of Muslims in Indonesia have started fasting on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

France

Cannes first two prizes awarded

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Trump visits Western Wall

President Donald Trump made a historic visit to Jerusalem’s Western Wall on Monday (May 22), standing before the holiest place where Jews are permitted to pray and saying a few words before inserting

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Conquering the Great Wall

More than 2,000 runners from over 60 nations took part in one of the most challenging races in the world on Saturday (20 May), The Great Wall Marathon in China.

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Stars hit the red carpet at Cannes

Actresses Uma Thurman, Susan Sarandon and Vanessa Redgrave worked the red carpet in Cannes on Thursday (May 18).

Portugal

Pope Francis arrives in Portugal for Fatima trip

Pope Francis arrived at Monte Real airport in Portugal on Friday where he was greeted by the Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

France

Legend or luxury - which car will France's new president choose for his investiture?

It is a strategic choice and not a question of personal preference for Emmanuel Macron.

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Pilgrims descend on Fatima ahead of Pope's visit

Mobs of pilgrims began to flock to Fatima to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions and to see Pope Francis who is due to visit between May…

Ukraine

The heat is on in Kyiv for second Eurovision semi-finals

The last ten places are up for grabs, meaning eight countries will go home empty handed.

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Jumping over the fire!

Thousands of people marked the Roma festival of Hidirellez in Edirne in Turkey on Friday.

France

Cannes festival looks to future for 70th edition

It’s that time of year when anyone who is anyone in the world of cinema prepares to descend on the city of Cannes on the French Riviera to partake in its world-famous film…

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UK: cheese rolling drama in Stilton

There was high drama at the traditional May Day Cheese Rolling World Championships in Stilton, UK.

Sweden

Sweden: revellers have a spring in their step on Walpurgis Night

Every April 30, thousands of people gather in parks and other open spaces across Sweden to celebrate Walpurgis Night, or Valborg, the day that marks official arrival of…

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Iraqi Yazidis celebrate their New Year

Iraq's Yazidi minority celebrate their new year with hope 2017 will be better.

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Coal carrying challenge

People of all shapes and sizes gathered outside the Royal Oak pub in Gawthorpe, in Yorkshire, England on Monday (April 17) to carry 50 kilograms of coal 1.