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Alexis Caraco

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Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes

Thousands of Shiite Muslims marked Ashoura in Nabatieh on 26 June, holding processions through neighbourhoods devastated by recent Israeli airstrikes in a powerful display of resilience.

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Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals

Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security.

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Venezuela earthquakes: bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue in La Guaira

Rescue teams worked through the ruins of collapsed buildings in La Guaira on 25 June after twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring around 1,500.

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Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time

Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace beats Curaçao 2-0, sparking huge celebrations in Abidjan.

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Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash

Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.

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La Guaira, Venezuela’s port city, shows extensive earthquake damage after the quake

New images from La Guaira on 25 June revealed widespread destruction after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, damaging buildings, roads and key public infrastructure.

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Two years after Gen Z uprising, Kenyan protesters return to Nairobi streets

Two years after Kenya's 2024 Gen Z tax revolt shook the nation, protesters gathered in Nairobi on 25 June to seek justice for victims and press for greater government accountability.

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Heatwave scorches Europe from London to Madrid as temperatures near 39C

A powerful heatwave swept across Europe, stretching from France to Spain and Belgium and pushing temperatures towards 39C, raising concerns about public safety and pressure on infrastructure.

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Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic

Images showing cracked walls, collapsed ceiling panels and debris strewn across parts of Simón Bolívar International Airport highlighted the scale of damage after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026.

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Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines

France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines.

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As Europe bakes, Berlin Zoo’s elephants and bears cool off

Berlin Zoo uses “ice bombs” and water showers to help bears and elephants cool down as Europe faces an intense heatwave this weekend.

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New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children

New Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Kharkiv and Odesa regions on 19 June, killing one person, injuring children and adults, and damaging homes, vehicles and fuel facilities overnight.

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Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages

Lebanon reported 18 deaths on 19 June after Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the country's south and east, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a regional peace initiative announced earlier this week.

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Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage

Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

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Macron and Modi tour Indian pavilion at France's VivaTech

France highlighted its technology partnership with India on 18 June as President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured VivaTech 2026 in Paris.

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Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris

France is putting artificial intelligence and robotics in the spotlight at VivaTech 2026, which opened on 17 June at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

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Lebanon: Tyre residents return to homes shattered by strikes

Lebanese families returning to Tyre found their homes in ruins on 18 June after Israeli strikes and voiced cautious optimism about a new US-Iran agreement.

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Toronto celebrates as Ghana beat Panama with late World Cup goal

Canada became the backdrop for emotional celebrations as Ghana secured a late World Cup victory over Panama in Toronto. Supporters from both nations turned the city into a vibrant meeting point before the decisive Group L match.

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Brussels rally presses EU to curb trade with settlements

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Brussels on 17 June ahead of a European Union summit. Protesters call for sanctions on Israel and a ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements.

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Mass protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel over army conscription

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest near Netanya against mandatory army service, demanding release of draft refusers amid Israel’s wartime strains.

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