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Frederique Mauduit

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Europe welcomed 2026 with fireworks and large public gatherings

Major European cities like London, Paris, Berlin, and Madrid welcomed 2026 with spectacular fireworks and large public gatherings, continuing beloved traditions.

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Fire destroys historic Vondelchurch in Amsterdam

A fire, likely triggered by fireworks, engulfed the Vondelchurch in Amsterdam shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day, leading to its collapse.

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New Zealand welcomes 2026 with fireworks at Auckland’s Sky Tower

Auckland celebrated the new year with fireworks from the Sky Tower despite steady rain, marking 2026 ahead of the world.

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Snow covers Berlin as winter weather settles over the city

Berlin woke to a snowy morning, transforming the city into a winter postcard.

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Six injured in Russian drone strikes on Odesa

Six people, including three children, were injured in Russian strikes on Odesa, officials said.

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Crowds gather early at Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve fireworks

People crowded Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve, with some lining up from Tuesday to get the best views.

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Heavy snowfall closes schools in 14 Turkish provinces

Heavy snowfall in Turkey closed schools in 14 provinces, turning the break into playtime for children, with some sledging on plastic bags.

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Heavy rain in southern Spain causes floods, one dead in Andalusia

The Civil Guard has found the body of one missing man after a van was swept away by a river in Málaga. Search continues for a missing motorcyclist in Granada.

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Bandos and Parrandas: Venezuela celebrates freedom on Holy Innocents Day

Each December, Caucagua in Venezuela bursts with colour for the Bandos and Parrandas of the Holy Innocents, a tradition celebrating freedom and resistance through humour.

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Els Enfarinats: Revelers battle with flour and eggs in traditional Spanish festival

Each 28 December, Ibi in Alicante turns into a flour-covered battlefield for Els Enfarinats festival.

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Brigitte Bardot through the years: A life in the spotlight

Brigitte Bardot, iconic French film star turned animal activist, has died at 91.

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Mount Etna erupts as skiers enjoy spectacle on the slopes

Mount Etna’s northeastern crater lit up Sicily’s sky with Strombolian activity, visible from ski slopes. A 2.4-magnitude earthquake followed, highlighting Etna's vitality.

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Banksy's hotel in Bethlehem reopens after two years

A guest house filled with Banksy's artwork has reopened in Bethlehem after a two-year closure due to the Gaza war.

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More than a dozen people injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan

A man was arrested in Japan after a violent attack at the Yokohama Rubber Company, leaving eight people stabbed and others injured by a suspected bleach chemical.

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Heavy rains and flooding turn deadly in California

Another strong storm hit Southern California, raising fears of the wettest Christmas in years.

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Winter swimmers take a plunge on Christmas Day in Berlin

Brave swimmers in Berlin's Oranke Lake celebrated Christmas with a cold swim in 1.5°C water, facing minus eight temperatures outside.

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Pope Leo XIV revives tradition with multilingual Christmas message

Pope Leo XIV revived a tradition by offering greetings in multiple languages during his first Christmas Day message.

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Winter storm brings flooding, mudslides and near-whiteout snow to California

A powerful winter storm hit California, causing hazardous travel conditions and flash flooding.

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Explosion in Moscow kills 3, including two traffic police officers

Three people, including two traffic police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow on Wednesday.

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Video shows boats swallowed by a giant hole in Shropshire, UK

UK police declared a major incident after a giant hole opened up under a canal, draining part of it and leaving several narrowboats stranded.

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