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Frederique Mauduit

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Severe flooding hits south of France after torrential rain

Torrential rain caused severe flooding in southern France, prompting red alerts and school closures in the Ardèche.

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Historic neoclassical building in Paphos severely damaged by fire

The iconic building, with its ancient Greek columns, is located in the heart of Paphos, a coastal town known as one of the most remarkable architectural sites in Cyprus.

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Russian missile strike in Mykolaïv claims one life, injures 16

A Russian strike in the Mykolaïv region of southern Ukraine left one woman dead and at least 16 others injured, causing extensive damage to the region’s infrastructure.

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No Comment: California's giant pumpkins

Weighing in at 1,090 kg, the giant pumpkin took first place at the 51st Half Moon Bay Safeway Annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California.

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No Comment: Kenya moves its elephants

The Mwea national reserve is now overpopulated, with 156 elephants instead of 50.

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Everything is not as it seems at Stockholm's Paradox Museum

The museum is full of interactive optical illusions, designed to get visitors to question what they see.

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Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation.

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Tourists and gold diggers boost Clermont economy as old mines re-open

In Australia, the small town of Clermont, in central Queensland, is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to rising gold prices.

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No Comment: Turkey provides aid to Lebanon

A convoy of six ships left Mersin in Turkey to evacuate Turkish citizens and deliver 300 tonnes of aid to Lebanon.

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Russian rocket launchers fired on Ukraine

Russian forces hit Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih, causing destruction and several injuries.

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Taiwan celebrates National Day amid tensions with China

Taiwan's National Day saw President Lai reaffirm Taiwan's sovereignty and call for peace, with celebrations focused on speeches and performances amid rising tensions with China.

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Aquarium animals relocated as Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton

While Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene, preparations for Hurricane Milton are underway, including the relocation of animals at the Florida Aquarium for their safety.

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Danish royals host Icelandic president to boost business ties

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark hosted a state banquet for Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir during her official visit, which aimed to strengthen business ties and promote sustainable development.

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Elephants fall victim to flooding in Thailand

A sanctuary home to more than 100 elephants and other animals has been hit by severe flooding, with water up to five metres high.

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Severe storm kills 21 in Bosnia-Herzegovina

A storm in Bosnia-Herzegovina caused flooding and landslides, killing 21 people and destroying roads and houses, particularly in Dusine.

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Tate Modern's sensory installation by Mire Lee

Mire Lee's monumental installation explores regeneration and decomposition through suspended sculptures, chains, turbines and water sounds.

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Saint Parascheva, Romania's largest pilgrimage

Thousands of faithful came from all over the country to take part in the annual religious pilgrimage of Saint Parascheva in Iaşi.

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Severe flooding kills at least fourteen in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A severe rainstorm struck Bosnia overnight Friday, with at least fourteen people dead after floods and landslides hit several towns and villages in central and southern parts of the country.

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Genetically modified guinea pig 'Peru' celebrates 20th birthday

The guinea pig was created in 2004 at the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation in Peru, a country where its meat is a delicacy.

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Damian Lewis herds sheep over London bridge in medieval tradition

Lewis has been granted the honorary title of "Freeman of the City of London", which in medieval times included the right to bring livestock across London without paying tolls.

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