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Frederique Mauduit

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Rolex Middle Sea Race kicks off for the 45th time

112 yachts from 30 countries set off from the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, for the 45th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

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Landslides and flooding paralyse transport in northern Italy

Torrential rain has caused landslides and flooding in northern Italy, disrupting transport severely.

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France battles worst floods in 40 years

Heavy rainfall in central and southern France has triggered the worst flooding the region has seen in 40 years.

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Giant sculpture of a pigeon in New York has the city in a flutter

Iván Argote's five-metre-high sculpture, entitled "Dinosaur", depicts a giant pigeon overlooking 10th Avenue in New York.

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No Comment: lakes back in the Moroccan desert

Lake Yasmina, in Merzouga, Morocco, has not had such a high water level since the 1970s and 1980s. Long years of drought had almost caused it to disappear completely.

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Famine reaches critical levels in Gaza

In the Gaza Strip, more than 1.8 million people, or 86% of the population, are facing critical famine.

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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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