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Watch: Rescue of survivors from Italian cable car crash

Four people have died and one has been critically injured after a cable car accident on Mount Faito, between Sorrento and Naples in Italy.

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Robot waiter steals the show at Havana restaurant

Despite Cuba's power outages, Doña Alicia in Havana is using a robot waiter to deliver meals and greet customers, attracting curious locals and tourists.

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Montenegro beach deal with UAE firm triggers public backlash

Protests in Montenegro against a UAE firm beach deal highlight sovereignty and environmental fears. President Jakov Milatović insists investments respect local laws.

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King Charles plays carrot recorder with London Vegetable Orchestra

King Charles played a carrot recorder with the London Vegetable Orchestra at Windsor Castle while celebrating community music leaders, joking about taking the carrot home.

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Field hospitals rise as Myanmar’s Health response struggles to cope

Temporary field hospitals have sprung up across Myanmar after a deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay on 28 March.

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Step into blocky universe: New Minecraft experience opens in London

Fans can now explore Minecraft's world in London at the first immersive attraction, featuring lifesize models, interactive props, and quests to save villagers.

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Polar bear sisters Skadi and Kaja settle into Tallinn Zoo

Tallinn Zoo welcomed polar bear sisters Skadi and Kaja on Wednesday, and by the next day, they were already exploring, adapting, and playfully settling into their new enclosure.

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China's Yunnan feels Myanmar quake, no casualties reported

Firefighters in Yunnan responded to a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in Myanmar. Despite strong tremors, no casualties or major damage was reported.

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Powerful earthquake in Myanmar causes deadly destruction

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar with aftershocks felt in Thailand and China, causing widespread devastation. Naypyidaw reported at least 144 fatalities, with many still trapped.

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Watch Moscow’s squirrels live with AI-powered feeders

Viktor Bokrenev and Olga Gorlova use AI and cameras in Moscow parks to monitor and study squirrels, aiming to enhance urban wildlife conservation.

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Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem amid Houthi missile attack

Air raid sirens echoed sounded Jerusalem and central Israel on Thursday as the Israeli military intercepted two missiles fired from Yemen. The projectiles were destroyed before entering Israeli airspace, with no reported casualties, according to Israel's emergency response service.

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Ukraine calls for European military support as diplomacy grows

European leaders convened in Paris on Thursday to explore military and diplomatic strategies for bolstering Kyiv’s position in ceasefire talks with Russia amid escalating negotiations.

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Moment of strike in Russia's massive drone assault on Kharkiv

A Russian drone attack on Kharkiv injured 12, including a child. Ukrainian forces intercepted 42 of 86 drones, while fires raged at a production facility.

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New Snoopy exhibition blends Peanuts and high fashion

Snoopy in Style opens in Paris, highlighting the iconic outfits and their impact on fashion of the Peanuts comic strip characters. The free exhibition runs from 22 March to 5 April.

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Watch Hong Kong's first locally born pandas debut at Ocean Park

Excited visitors have lined up at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to witness giant panda Ying Ying reunite with her playful and growing cubs. The public is now invited to take part in a competition to choose their names.

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Nowruz festival celebrated by thousands in Kurdish region

Celebrations filled Iraq’s Kurdish region on Thursday as people gathered to mark Nowruz, the festival that welcomes spring and the start of a new year.

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Student protests after Istanbul mayor's arrest

Hundreds of students took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday, defying a four-day protest ban to condemn the arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The opposition leader and key rival to President Erdoğan was detained in a dawn raid on Wednesday, accused of corruption and terror links.

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Italy airlifts 9 children from Gaza for life-saving treatment

Italy airlifts critically ill Palestinian children from Gaza to top hospitals, offering life-saving treatment in a major humanitarian mission.

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Fallas 2025: Valencia’s fireworks defy the rain

Despite heavy rain, Valencia's 'La Nit del Foc' wowed spectators with 1,405 kilos of fireworks, highlighting the city's famed Fallas festival and its rich traditions.

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Floods in southern Spain, 365 homes evacuated near Málaga

Torrential rains in southern Spain have caused severe flooding, evacuating 365 homes near Málaga and closing roads and schools. Nineteen rivers are on high alert.

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