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Missile strikes by India kill 19 in Pakistan-controlled territory
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Hanami celebrations begin in Tokyo as cherry blossoms reach their peak
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Heavy rain triggers landslides and wall collapse in Dubrovnik
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Polish soldiers foil attempted illegal border crossing from Belarus
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Romanian welder transforms scrap metal into stunning art
A welder turned ordinary materials like boards, screws, spark plugs, and bicycle chains into sculptures, transforming Galati University's hallway into a unique art exhibition.
Month-old baby rescued from Gaza rubble after deadly strikes
A 25-day-old baby was saved from rubble after Israeli strikes killed 58 people across the Gaza Strip overnight, including her parents and brother.
Strong quake shakes Naples, forcing residents into streets and cars
The earthquake was the most powerful recorded in the Phlegraean Fields volcanic region and had the same intensity as a tremor that struck the area in May last year.
Thousands evacuated after Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire erupts
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UK marks fifth anniversary of COVID pandemic with Day of Reflection
The UK observed the COVID-19 Day of Reflection on Sunday with hundreds of local events across the country.
Bridge collapse in Belgium kills one, injures two
A bridge under demolition collapsed in La Louvière, Belgium, killing one worker and injuring two, as part of the structure fell onto a barge on Thursday.
Portuguese village unveils carnival mural in tribute to Pope Francis
A mural inspired by a visit and meeting with the pontiff in the Vatican in January was unveiled on Tuesday in the village of Pondence in northeast Portugal.