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MAXXI Bulgari Art prize exhibition opens

The work of the three finalists in the MAXXI Bulgari Art prize will go on display in Rome on Friday.

World News

UN: Kuwait blocks US resolution condemning attacks on Israel

Kuwait says it made the decision in order to allow its own draft resolution on the protection of Gazan civilians to be considered.

Economy

US economic growth slower than forecast

Inventory investments, exports and consumer spending were weaker than first reported. But the Commerce Department expects the months ahead to improve.

Cult

Reggae star Ziggy Marley releases new solo album

Singer-songwriter Ziggy Marley has released an album of 10 politically-charged songs during his tour of the US and Europe.

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WHO seeks urgent approval for Ebola drugs

The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has infected at least 54 people and killed 25.

Belgium

Terror on the streets of Belgium

Police in the eastern city of Liege have shot dead a man who killed two officers and a bystander in what has been described as a terrorist attack.

Israel

Israel detains Gaza Freedom Flotilla

A Europe-bound boat carrying 17 passengers, some of whom were injured in recent clashes with Israeli forces, has been captured a short distance from the Gaza port.

World News

Privately funded search for MH370 completed

The four-year quest to find Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 has ended. Malaysia's government said it had no further plans to launch another search for the aircraft which vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in 2014.

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Chelsea FC owner offered Israeli citizenship

Russian multi-billionaire, Roman Abramovich, has flown to Tel Aviv after learning he is eligible for Israeli citizenship. Renewal of his UK investor visa has been delayed.

Spain

Spain PM to face vote of confidence on Friday

Twenty-nine people linked to Mariano Rajoy's centre-right People's Party have been convicted of corruption offences including falsifying accounts, influence-peddling and tax crimes. Some are demanding Mr Rajoy call a snap election.

Hungary

Analysts predict Fidesz Party will retain government in Hungary

Hungarians will vote in the federal election this weekend. Experts say a 72 per cent participation rate could bring about a change in government.

Economy

Zuckerberg admits 'Cambridge Analytica data leak' is his mistake

Facebook's chief executive officer says the company didn't do enough to prevent users' information being improperly shared with political research firm, Cambridge Analytica.

France

Spanish language film to open Cannes Film Festival 2018

"Everybody Knows" starring Hollywood couple Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem will make its world premiere at the 71st Cannes Film Festival next month.

Netherlands

Moscow loses bid for joint investigation into ex-spy poisoning

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has rejected Russia's request to be involved in the inquiry into the nerve agent attack in Britain in March.

World News

Iran, Turkey and Russia meet for Syria summit

The leaders of Iran, Turkey and Russia have held high-level discussions in the Turkish capital regarding their influence over Syria's future and the steps towards peace.

France

Industrial action strikes southern France city of Lyon

Train drivers and university students have marched through Lyon to protest against government proposals which they believe will disadvantage workers and students.

Economy

Spotify to make its New York Stock Exchange debut

Shares in the Swedish music streaming company will be publicly traded for the first time on Tuesday. Spotify has not turned a profit since it launched 12 years ago.

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Circus elephant killed in truck accident in south-east Spain

Easter holiday traffic was thrown into chaos when a truck transporting five elephants rolled on a motorway in Spain.

Russia

Russia accuses UK, allies of "playing children's games" over ex-spy poisoning

Russia's Foreign Minister said the nerve agent attack could benefit both the British special services and the UK government.

Germany

Demonstrators protest ex-Catalan leader's detention in Germany

Supporters of former President Carles Puigdemont marched in Berlin, demanding his release from a German prison where he is being held on an international arrest warrant.

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