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Frederique Mauduit

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Watch: UK Parliament revives centuries-old ritual before King’s Speech

Black Rod was symbolically denied entry to the House of Commons during the ceremonial opening of the UK Parliament ahead of King Charles III’s speech.

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Cannes Film Festival 2026: Fans lock down red carpet spots ahead of opening

Film fans gather overnight at Cannes, using stepladders and chains to secure red carpet spots as they wait for a glimpse of opening night stars.

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China’s Unitree unveils transformable humanoid ‘mecha’ robot with cockpit

Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics unveiled a transformable humanoid “mecha” robot featuring a cockpit for a human pilot.

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Tens of thousands march in Brussels during Belgium national strike

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Brussels during a national strike called by Belgian unions against the government’s fiscal reforms.

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Peacocks take over northern Italian beach town

More than 100 peacocks now roam Punta Marina in northern Italy, leaving residents searching for humane ways to manage the birds.

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Final passengers disembark hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife

The final passengers aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius disembarked in Tenerife before boarding flights to quarantine facilities in more than 20 countries.

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German ultrarunner Arda Saatçi completes 600-kilometre Death Valley to Los Angeles challenge

German athlete Arda Saatçi completed a 600-kilometre ultramarathon challenge from Death Valley to Los Angeles after running for more than 123 hours.

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International Feline Contest: Europe’s 'most beautiful cats' gather in Sofia

Cat lovers from across Europe gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the international Cat Show Expo, where more than 150 cats competed in a prestigious feline competition judged by experts from several countries.

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Vienna unveils giant Eurovision mural

Vienna has unveiled Austria's largest mural on a vacant office tower as part of the Eurovision Song Contest cultural programme.

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Eurovision 2026 kicks off with turquoise carpet parade in Vienna

Images show large crowds gather to welcome contestants for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on the Turquoise Carpet in Vienna.

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Venice Biennale performances confront war and climate fears

Artists at the Venice Biennale used striking performances and immersive installations to explore themes including war, caregiving and human fragility.

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Bejewelled skeletons on display in German monastery fascinate visitors

Decorated catacomb saints at Bavaria's former Banz monastery continue to attract visitors centuries after arriving from Rome.

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Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 puts peace at its centre

The Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 runs to 16 May in South Tyrol, with 24 installations from 13 countries exploring peace against a Dolomites backdrop.

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Kiwi birds return to New Zealand's capital after a century away

Wellington has welcomed its 250th relocated kiwi as the Capital Kiwi Project works to restore New Zealand's national bird to hills where it has been absent for over a century.

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King Charles III wraps up US state visit with Arlington tribute

King Charles III concluded his four-day US state visit with appearances in Virginia, a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery and a farewell ceremony before departing from Maryland.

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Crowds gather in central London after Banksy confirms new statue

Crowds gathered in central London after Banksy confirmed he was behind a newly installed statue in Waterloo Place.

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Thousands join Run for Autism race in Astana to support inclusion

Around 5,000 people took part in the Run for Autism charity race in Astana, supporting inclusion initiatives for children with autism and developmental disabilities.

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Germany’s canal village keeps 129-year mail-by-boat tradition alive

In Germany’s Spreewald, postal worker Andrea Bunar resumes delivering mail by barge, continuing a 129-year tradition in Lehde village.

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Nairobi welcomes marathon star Sabastian Sawe after record-breaking London victory

Sabastian Sawe returns to Nairobi after breaking the marathon world record in London, becoming the first runner under two hours in a sanctioned race.

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Trash piles up in Bali as landfill ban triggers waste crisis

Bali’s landfill ban leads to waste piling up in streets, burning trash, and health concerns as Indonesia moves to enforce long-delayed rules.

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