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Louise Miner

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80 years on - Remembering the 'Night of Broken Glass'

Germany and Austria leaders mark the 80th anniversary of the Kristallnacht, the ‘night of broken glass’ at a Berlin Synagogue

France

Watch: Forensic scientists search for identity of WWI skeleton

In March, workmen resurfacing a road discovered a near-complete skeleton where he had fallen during the Battle of Verdun.

Spain

Belt buckle shaped like grenade causes security alert in Spain

Hundreds of people were evacuated from train stations in Barcelona and Madrid after the belt buckle was discovered in a suitcase during a scan.

United Kingdom

Ballet shoes are pointing to diversity

For the first time ever, ballet dancers can use brown and bronze. They were designed for a dance company called Ballet Black where the dancers are all black and Asian descent.

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Belgium

Michelin Star Chefs cook for homeless in Belgium

The meals are being served at the Place de la Monnaie in Brussels to those in need of a hot meal as part of a Red Cross winter initiative.

United Kingdom

An emotional minute's silence at Leicester City match against Cardiff

A large flag passes over the crowds, in honour of the death of the Thai billionaire and Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. An applause rang out in the stadium after his tragic death a week ago when his helicopter crashed, killing all five people.

United Kingdom

UK Police open antisemitism inquiry into Labour members

Scotland Yard has opened a criminal investigation into allegations of antisemitic hate crimes linked to Labour party members.

Brazil

Brazil to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Brazil's far right president-elect Jair Bolsonaro says he sees no problem in moving the country's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Bolsonaro confirmed the move in a tweet, saying "Israel is a sovereign state and we shall duly respect that".

Spain

Lesser charges for Catalan separatists

Spain’s State Attorney dropped a call for rebellion charges to be brought against jailed Catalan independence leaders on Friday. It says it would seek lesser charges of sedition and misappropriation of funds.

France

Route du Rhum starts on Sunday

123 boats set sail for the solo long distance yacht race from Saint-Malo

USA

Thousands prepare for New York City Marathon

Fifty thousand people will take part in Sunday's race

India

India unveils the tallest statue in the world

The Statue of Unity is double the size of the Statue of Liberty and stands at 182 metres tall.

Spain

Football: Real Madrid humiliated in Barcelona

Barca won against the 'meringues' with a resounding 5-1 win. Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick.

Syria

Syria summit: The "return of refugees must be voluntary"

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says a constitutional committee for Syria should be formed as soon as possible. It comes after a four-way summit on Syria in Istanbul together with Germany's Angela Merkel, France's Emmanuel Macron and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

World News

Air pollution: "New Tobacco"

Head of World Health Organisation says 7 million people will die each year from toxic air

Cult

"Bohemian Rhapsody" film critics: 'bites the dust'

Ten years in the making, it sparked controversy in May following the release of an initial trailer that was accused of downplaying the singer’s sexuality. But Queen guitarist Brian May says fans will enjoy the movie.

Cult

LA: "Cabinet of Horrors" exhibition

Guerrilla artist known for his grotesque take on American politicians casts an eye on the Trump Administration. Robbie Conal takes aim at everyone from the Vice President Mike Pence to the former advisor Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway.

Cult

Paris: More Banksy artwork sold higher than estimated prices

The most expensive Banksy artwrok, "Stop and Search", sold for €50,000 to a telephone bidder, an international collector, according to Artcurial

China

Watch: Europeans take part in base jump in China

Thirty professional base jumpers from 13 countries and regions took part in a BASE Jumping International Invitational Tournament in Anshun City, southwest of the country in Guizhou Province

Belgium

Watch: Animals at Antwerp Zoo enjoy pumpkin treats

Carved pumpkins filled with special treats were served to several animals including elephants, penguins, and Nestor the lion.

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