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Europe News

Paris Air Show opens with 2,400 exhibitors amid Airbus-Boeing rivalry

The Paris Air Show began with 2,400 exhibitors showcasing innovations. The Airbus-Boeing rivalry heats up amid global tensions and the recent Air India crash.

Europe News

Veterans gather in Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of D-Day landing

Thousands of people joined army veterans in Normandy on Friday to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, in which over 4,000 Allied troops were killed.

Saudi Arabia

Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca

Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of deaths last year due to extreme summer heat. They have thus far denied entry to 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits.

Poland

Anti-immigration protesters gather in Poland ahead of elections

The demonstration comes ahead of the first round of presidential elections on the 18 May, in which immigration is expected to play a key part.

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Ukraine

Merz, Macron, Starmer and Tusk unite in Ukraine to push for ceasefire

The four European leaders arrived in Ukraine on Saturday in a joint show of support as they call for Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in its all-out war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.

Russia

Russia holds Victory Day parade in Moscow amid its war in Ukraine

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was the lone EU leader to attend the Moscow military parade on Friday despite Brussels' warnings not to do so.

Lebanon

First elections held in Lebanon since Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Local elections are being held in the country for the first time in almost a decade. The 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah will be decisive.

Europe News

Zelenskyy rejects Russia's 3-day ceasefire proposal as 'theatrical'

The Ukrainian president insisted on a month-long truce, in accordance with a proposal tabled by the US.

Earth News

Massive fire engulfs plastic landfill in central Czech Rebublic

Firefighters battled a massive fire at a plastic landfill in the Czech Republic on Monday, covering an area of at least 450 square metres.

Italy

Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent heart failure, says Vatican

Pope Francis decreed he would be buried in a simple underground tomb — with only “Franciscus” written on it — at St. Mary Major Basilica.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels to meet with Congolese government for peace talks next week

In January, the Rwanda-backed group captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east, escalating tensions.

Europe News

Pope Francis resting in hospital after broadcasting audio message

The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised since 14 February with pneumonia in both lungs. Doctors say his condition remains complex.

Space

Second SpaceX rocket explodes, sending debris flying over Florida

Elon Musk's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion, sending debris flying over Florida. No casualties have been reported.

Israel

Hostages' families ask Trump not to collaborate with Netanyahu

Relatives of hostages in Gaza protested in Tel Aviv on Thursday, accusing the Israeli prime minister of being responsible for the deaths of the 37 captives.

Europe News

Pope Francis resting after another 'quiet night,' the Vatican says

The Catholic Church pontiff continues active respiratory and motor physiotherapy, and his prognosis, according to Vatican sources, remains reserved. He has been hospitalised since 14 February.

USA

Pro-Ukraine protesters demonstrate during Trump's Congress speech

Protesters voiced dismay at Trump's decision to pause military support to Ukraine. Trump read a letter from Zelenskyy, who expressed readiness to negotiate peace.

Culture news

Frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries

Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city.

Europe News

Foreign leaders arrive in Ukraine on war's third anniversary

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada were in Ukraine's capital Monday to show their support on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Gaza

Hamas to release six hostages and hand over four bodies this week

Hamas to release six more hostages and return four bodies, ending the first phase of the ceasefire. The next exchange will include hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Ukraine

Lithuanian defence minister: EU defence 'not matching' Russia's speed

Amid increasing concerns over the EU's defence capabilities, Lithuania's defence minister has emphasised the bloc's under-preparedness.

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