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Seven injured as powerful storm lashes Croatia's western coast

A powerful summer storm swept across western parts of Croatia’s coast on Monday night, injuring seven people and causing widespread damage in the Istrian region.

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Crater found in central Israel following overnight Iranian attack

A crater was left in Herzliya, just north of Tel Aviv, after Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles at Israel overnight and into Tuesday morning.

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Tehran residents flee as Israel-Iran conflict continues for fifth day

Tehran began emptying early on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump urged the immediate evacuation of the Iranian capital amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes.

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Russian strike hits Odesa, killing one and injuring 17

A Russian missile strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa on Tuesday morning has killed one person and left at least 17 injured, local officials say.

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Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 14

At least 14 people have been killed and 44 injured after a combined Russian missile and drone attack struck Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian officials say.

Cinema

Skinned alive: George Enescu biopic debuts to European audiences

A new Romanian film portraying the life of composer and violinist George Enescu is attracting attention and winning multiple awards beyond national borders, following a successful domestic run.

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Louvre museum closure leaves thousands waiting for emergency meeting

The Louvre Museum in Paris delayed its opening on Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stranded in long, unmoving lines outside the iconic glass pyramid.

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Israelis stock supplies as Iran launches fresh attacks on Israel

As tensions between Israel and Iran intensified, people in Jerusalem were seen taking precautions and stocking up on supplies amid growing uncertainty.

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Watch: Police use flash bangs and tear gas at LA 'No Kings' protest

Police in Los Angeles clashed with demonstrators over the weekend, hours ahead of an expected curfew, during nationwide protests against President Donald Trump.

Art

Oops! Couple break crystal-covered Van Gogh chair at Italian museum

The museum has reported the incident to police and released CCTV footage as a warning to respect art in public spaces.

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16th-century shipwreck discovered at record depth off French coast

A 16th-century merchant shipwreck has been discovered 2,567 metres deep off the coast of Ramatuelle in southern France, making it the deepest ever found in French territorial waters.

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Al-Aqsa compound closed to public following Israeli strike on Iran

Israeli police closed the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem to the public on Friday, as regional tensions escalated following an Israeli strike on Iran earlier in the day.

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Smoke and explosions seen after Israeli strikes on Natanz nuclear site

Thick smoke and fireballs lit up the skies above Iran’s key Natanz nuclear facility early Friday, following large-scale Israeli airstrikes.

Art

Rare display for UK AIDS Memorial Quilt amid Trump HIV funding cuts

The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt has been unveiled at London’s Tate Modern, marking the first time the powerful installation has been shown in a major British gallery.

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Indian PM Narendra Modi visits site of Air India crash in Ahmedabad

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ahmedabad on Friday to inspect the charred wreckage of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing at least 260 people.

Culture news

Why the UK and France are bringing Adolescence into classrooms

In this week’s cultural catch-up, we explore the French government's decision to show schoolchildren Adolescence - the hard-hitting critically acclaimed drama tackling toxic masculinity and social media’s grip on Gen Z.

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Military show draws crowds as US Army prepares for parade

Hundreds gathered at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall near Washington on Wednesday to watch soldiers perform ahead of the US Army’s 250th anniversary celebration.

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Wind-powered beach beasts of the Netherlands go on show in Delft

A new exhibition in Delft explores the evolution of Theo Jansen’s strandbeesten – strange, wind-powered creatures that walk along the Dutch coastline each summer.

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No survivors after Air India plane crashes into residential area

An Air India plane bound for London’s Gatwick airport crashed during takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing all 244 people on board, police confirmed.

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Marines undergo training as military presence grows in Los Angeles

Around 700 Marines remain in civil disturbance training at a naval base in Orange County as military presence grows amid protests against President Trump’s immigration policies.