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Zugspitze: Golden cross removed from Germany’s highest peak

Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze, has temporarily lost its famous gilded summit cross for restoration after visitors covered it with stickers.

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Tropical Storm Fung-Wong nears Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rain

Fung-Wong, now a tropical storm, nears Taiwan with strong winds and rain. Schools and offices closed, residents evacuated due to flood and landslide risks.

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Armistice Day: Paris marks 11 November with Macron honouring war soldiers

Emmanuel Macron marked the 11 November commemoration by honouring fallen soldiers and rekindling the Unknown Soldier's flame in Paris.

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Mainz celebrates start of carnival season with costumes and tradition

The carnival season began in Mainz, Germany, at 11:11 a.m. with “Helau” shouts at Schillerplatz.

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The Espelette red pepper festival: food, music, and thousands of visitors

In late October, the town of Espelette, in the Basque Country, celebrates its red pepper harvest with a festival featuring music, markets, and communal meals, drawing up to 20,000 people.

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Gaza struggles to recover 10,000 bodies buried under rubble

Authorities in Gaza say they are struggling to recover the bodies of around 10,000 people still buried under rubble.

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Hundreds mourn Capt Omer Neutra in Israel after return from Gaza

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Israel for the funeral of Capt Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier whose body was returned from Gaza after a year.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi: 5 dead as powerful storm batters central Vietnam

Typhoon Kalmaegi hit central Vietnam, causing strong winds and heavy rain. At least five people died, and many are missing. Over a million households faced power outages.

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188 dead in Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi

In central Philippines, families mourned 188 Typhoon Kalmaegi victims. President Marcos Jr. declared a national emergency with another typhoon approaching.

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Flights cancelled at El Prat due to heavy rain in Catalonia

Severe rainstorms led to flooding and chaos in the region, hitting Barcelona hardest with cancelled flights at El Prat airport and numerous emergency responses.

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Prince William honors global climate innovators in Rio

In Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, the Earthshot Prize brought together Brazilian and global celebrities alongside Prince William, who is in the city for a three-day environmental programme before travelling on to the COP30 UN climate summit.

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COP30 activists in Belem call for genuine climate action

As COP30 begins in Belem, Brazil, activists highlight slow progress with visual protests, urging leaders for real action as global temperatures worsen.

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Protests and violence in Douala over alleged stolen vote

Violent protests in Douala over alleged election fraud have led to four deaths and over a hundred arrests, with the nation questioning its future under current rule.

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Mass evacuations in Vietnam as Hoi An floods

Prolonged torrential rain has caused severe flooding in Da Nang region, with Hoi An's streets turning into rivers. Authorities are evacuating residents and tourists to safety.

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45,000 marchers call for end to fossil fuel subsidies

Just days before the Dutch election, 45,000 people marched in The Hague, demanding urgent climate action.

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Athens paralyzed by strike against new labor laws

Athens was paralyzed by a general strike as thousands protested new labour laws. Public transport, schools, courts, and hospitals faced major disruptions.

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Munich Oktoberfest resumes after closure

Munich’s Oktoberfest resumed after a tense seven-hour shutdown due to a bomb threat. Police cleared the grounds, ensuring safety for festival-goers.

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Red alert in Ibiza and Formentera due to flash floods

Ibiza has been left reeling after torrential rain from ex-hurricane Gabrielle turned the island into a scene of chaos.

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Paris bids farewell to iconic actress Claudia Cardinale

A ceremony at the Saint-Roch church in Paris honoured the late actress Claudia Cardinale. Hundreds gathered to pay their respects, among them leading figures from the world of cinema.

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Macron visits Tour de France as Pogačar wins stage 12 at Hautacam

French President Emmanuel Macron watched as Tadej Pogačar secured a dominant solo victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France, reclaiming the yellow jersey atop Hautacam.

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