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Russian drone strikes hit homes in Kherson and Sloviansk

Five people were injured and several homes damaged after Russian drone strikes hit the Ukrainian port city of Kherson in the early hours of Tuesday.

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Cambodians remember Khmer Rouge victims 50 years on

Cambodia held a powerful memorial on Tuesday to mark 50 years since the Khmer Rouge began a brutal regime that left around 1.7 million people dead.

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Supporters rally with haka as Māori MPs face sanctions

A protest haka by Māori Party MPs in New Zealand’s parliament has sparked deep political division and could lead to record suspensions.

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A look inside Rotterdam's new museum exploring global migration

Highlights of the museum include a life-sized NYC bus filled with fabric characters, thousands of donated suitcases, and a sweeping view from a 30-metre-high spiralling staircase.

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First aid trucks enter Gaza as allies warn Israel of sanctions

Aid trucks were seen on Tuesday at the Kerem Shalom crossing, as Israel allowed limited humanitarian supplies into Gaza after months of total blockade.

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Hundreds flee Jabaliya as Israel escalates ground offensive in Gaza

Families flee the densely populated Jabaliya area after Israel launched what it described as “extensive” new ground operations in northern Gaza.

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Kentucky tornadoes leave trail of devastation with more storms to come

More than two dozen people were killed and hundreds left homeless after powerful tornadoes and storms tore through parts of Kentucky and Missouri over the weekend.

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International sand masters transform Danish coastline

A troupe of world-class sand sculptors has descended on Hundested, Denmark, as the town prepares to open its 14th annual sand sculpture festival this week.

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Gaza death toll rises as Israel begins 'Gideon Chariots' offensive

Israel has launched its most extensive ground assault in Gaza in months, while announcing limited aid will now be permitted into the besieged territory.

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‘Parade of the Galaxies’ brings Star Wars fans to Santiago streets

Hundreds of Star Wars fans gathered in Santiago on Saturday for the second “Parade of the Galaxies,” celebrating the iconic saga with elaborate costumes and performances.

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Moments the Mexican navy ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck New York’s Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, breaking all three of its masts and killing two sailors.

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Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin ends with injuries and arrests

A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin marking 77 years since the Nakba turned violent on Thursday, leaving several injured and prompting dozens of arrests, police said.

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Culture catch-up: Best live albums, Cannes & Final Destination reviews

In this week’s culture catch-up, we dive into the live albums every collector needs on vinyl, deliver our verdict on 'Partir Un Jour' - the opening film at Cannes - and bid farewell to Tony Todd in the latest Final Destination movie.

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Families grieve at hospital after deadly Gaza blast

An Israeli strike in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya has killed 13 people, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence, hitting a site that included a mosque and a health clinic.

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Puffin count begins as Farne Islands celebrate 100 years of protection

A puffin census is underway as the National Trust marks a century of safeguarding the Farne Islands, a remote seabird sanctuary off England’s northeast coast.

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Chemical spill in Brazil park dyes geese, kills fish

A lorry carrying litres of dye crashed into a lamppost in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday, spilling chemicals into a nearby stream and affecting local wildlife.

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Massive fire erupts in Sumy region after Russian drone strike

Firefighters in Ukraine’s Sumy region battled a massive blaze overnight after Russian drone strikes caused multiple fires and destroyed buildings, emergency services said on Thursday.

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Cruise steals spotlight at Cannes with latest Mission: Impossible

Three years after soaring into Cannes with Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise returned to the Croisette on Wednesday for the premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

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Transport workers protest in Peru as crime rates reach new highs

Transport unions blocked roads and rallied across Peru on Wednesday, demanding stronger government action to curb rising armed robberies targeting drivers and union members.

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‘Farewell Pepe’: Uruguay mourns former president José Mujica

Thousands took to the streets of Montevideo on Wednesday to pay their final respects to José Mujica, Uruguay’s former president, who died the day before.