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Frederique Mauduit

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Smoke rises over Russia’s Tuapse after Ukrainian drone strikes hit oil refinery

Plumes of black smoke rise over the southern Russian town of Tuapse after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery in the coastal area.

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Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving multiple injured

Two trains collided near Hillerød in Denmark leaving several people injured.

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A robot Sony built with AI is defeating human pros at table tennis

Japanese electronics giant Sony built the robotic arm it calls Project Ace and pitted it against professional athletes.

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Beijing artist marks World Earth Day with peace installation

Chinese artist Kong Ning marks World Earth Day in Beijing with a peace-themed installation, using wearable art to highlight environmental concerns.

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Humpback whale Timmy remains stranded in shallow waters in northern Germany

A stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea remains stuck near Poel island, Germany, as rescuers struggle to guide it back to deeper waters.

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Marijuana smokers celebrate 420 in New York

New York's 420 crowds filled Washington Square Park and Tompkins Square Park as revellers marked legal cannabis with music, joints and shifting police controls.

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Mexico City: Video shows armed man shooting at tourists at Teotihuacán pyramids

Video and photos published by local media shows a man standing with a gun on top of a pyramid while people duck for cover. A number of gunshots ring out in the videos.

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Rescuers evacuate hundreds after snowstorm hits Russia’s Far East

Dozens of vehicles were rescued from deep snowdrifts in Zabaikalsky Krai, where over 250 people were taken to shelters after a rare April snowstorm.

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Obama and Mamdani sing with kids during first meeting in New York

Barack Obama joined New York mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care centre, reading to preschoolers and backing his affordability agenda for families.

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Major fire in Malaysia destroys hundreds of homes, displaces thousands

A massive fire in Sandakan, Malaysia, destroyed about 1,000 stilt homes and displaced more than 9,000 people, with survivors now sheltering in temporary camps.

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Kites fill the sky as Berck-sur-Mer launches 39th international festival

The 39th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer fills the sky with giant creations and hosts the World Kite Cup, drawing huge international crowds.

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Camel calf Sophia born at Whipsnade Zoo, boosting conservation focus

New Bactrian camel calf Sophia, named after Sophia Raffles, joins the herd at Whipsnade Zoo as it celebrates 200 years and highlights vital camel conservation.

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Thousands of Indigenous people march in Brasilia for land rights

Around 7,000 Indigenous people rallied in Brasilia against land grabs, mining and logging, pressing Lula to honour rights and protect the Amazon.

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Revellers parade giant phalluses at Japan’s fertility festival

Crowds pack Kawasaki for Kanamara Matsuri, Japan’s colourful fertility festival using phallic shrines to celebrate life and challenge sex taboos.

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In Portugal, bikers join Father Avelino for Easter blessing

In Sintra, Father Avelino leads an Easter motorbike parade, taking the traditional compasso blessing to the streets and uniting bikers in faith.

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Researchers unveil user-friendly robotic arm in Mexico

In Guadalajara, Mexico, researchers created the E-Redi prosthetic arm, a simpler bionic limb using one muscle sensor to control multiple natural movements.

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Paris catacombs to reopen in 2026 after major safety renovation

The Paris Catacombs will reopen in spring 2026 after major structural and visual upgrades aimed at protecting visitors and centuries-old human remains.

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Red shoes protest in Romania highlights femicide crisis

Red shoes at Bucharest's Romanian Athenaeum honour women killed by domestic violence, as Romania adopts its first femicide law and tougher penalties.

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Palm Sunday bird sellers in Mexico City cling to fading tradition

Palm Sunday in Mexico City still sees pajareros lining the streets with birds and flowers, but tighter laws and criticism are shrinking the tradition.

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Slovenian women keep centuries-old ‘drsanke’ Easter egg art alive

In southern Slovenia, women revive ‘drsanke’, carving intricate Easter eggs in Bela Krajina, turning simple shells into lasting handmade gifts.

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