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Deadly clashes in Kenya as protesters fight US Ebola quarantine facility
Kenya saw fresh unrest on 9 June as protesters defied a court order and clashed with police near Laikipia Air Base over plans for a US funded Ebola quarantine facility, fuelling fears about the virus and prompting arrests.
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Marktweg in The Hague becomes iconic orange street for World Cup
Residents of Marktweg in The Hague have once again transformed their street into a sea of orange ahead of the FIFA World Cup, continuing a popular local tradition that has become a symbol of community spirit and support for the national team.
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Spain: Pope Leo XIV surprises passengers with cockpit visit on Madrid-Barcelona flight
Pope Leo XIV made a rare visit to the cockpit mid-flight before greeting passengers and crew during his flight from Madrid to Barcelona on 9 June, marking the second stage of his week-long visit to Spain.
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USA: French Air Force display marks 250 years of American independence
France's renowned Patrouille de France performed a symbolic flyover above New York on 9 June. The display launched a series of events marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
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Spain: Human castle welcomes Pope Leo XIV to youth vigil in Barcelona
Welcomed by a towering Catalan human castle, Pope Leo XIV joined 40,000 young people in Barcelona on 9 June, urging greater support for those facing anxiety, loneliness and violence ahead of the blessing of the Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ.
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Spain: Thousands gather as Pope Leo XIV reaches Barcelona
Spain's Barcelona welcomed Pope Leo XIV on 9 June as thousands gathered for a prayer service at the city's cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. The pontiff's visit includes a landmark ceremony at the Sagrada Familia Basilica.
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Belgium: Thousands protest alleged police violence in Brussels
Large crowds gathered in Brussels on 8 June to condemn what protesters described as excessive police force during recent demonstrations. The dispute is rooted in planned spending cuts affecting French-speaking education in Belgium
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Cuba: Powerful offshore earthquake shakes Havana, prompting office evacuation
A powerful earthquake struck western Cuba on 8 June, sending people rushing out of buildings in Havana. Witnesses described scenes of confusion as offices were evacuated and workers waited outside for safety checks.
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Germany: Bavarian lake procession marks centuries-old boat tradition for Corpus Christi
Hundreds of worshippers gathered in Bavaria on 4 June for Seehausen's traditional Corpus Christi lake procession. The event, held annually since 1935, combines religious devotion with local heritage on the waters of Staffelsee.
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Venezuela's Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite
Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked "Dancing Devils" in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key cultural tradition.
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