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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.

Design

Cannes 2025: Chopard unveils this year’s Palme d’Or trophy

Chopard unveiled the latest Palme d'Or trophy - consisting of 19 leaflets in 18 karat sustainable gold and mounted on a crystal rock cushion - that is to be given to the winner of the 78th Cannes Film Festival.

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Mount Athos monastery home to diverse Orthodox community

Perched on a cliffside above the Aegean Sea, the Monastery of Simonos Petra is home to one of Orthodoxy’s most diverse monastic communities.

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Air raid sirens in Jerusalem as Yemen missile intercepted

A missile launched from Yemen triggered air raid sirens across Jerusalem on Tuesday, shortly after US President Donald Trump criticised Yemen’s Houthi group in Riyadh.

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Evacuations underway as Gaza hospital attack leaves families grieving

The Israeli military said it carried out a strike on Tuesday targeting what it claimed was a Hamas "command and control centre" beneath a hospital in Gaza.

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Ecuador's Waorani demand court action over Amazon oil projects

Leaders of Ecuador’s Waorani Indigenous community gathered at Quito's Constitutional Court on Tuesday, urging recognition of territorial rights threatened by government-backed oil projects.

Art

From cowboy hats to tree monsters: The best of Ceramic Art London

Ceramic Art London, the UK’s top ceramics fair, returned for its 21st year, as artists from around the world showcased everything from miniature pots and candy-like sculptures to interactive monsters.

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Think you’re ready for Eurovision 2025? Prove it with this quiz

From legendary winners and jaw-dropping performances, to niche trivia only true superfans would dare to remember, this is the ultimate Eurovision quiz.

Design

Bahrain wins top prize at the Venice Architecture Biennale

Titled "Heatwave", the Bahrain Pavilion's award-winning project addresses the issue of extreme heat by suspending a cooling ceiling over public seating.

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The best of Cannes: 5 Palme d'Or winners that defined modern cinema

As Cannes 2025 rolls out the red carpet this week, we revisit 5 Palme d’Or winners from the past 25 years that truly left their mark - from Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite to Gus Van Sant’s haunting Elephant.

Cinema

New York exhibition chronicles Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible series

The Museum of the Moving Image in New York has launched an immersive exhibition celebrating the Mission: Impossible franchise’s iconic stunts, props, and behind-the-scenes artistry as it prepares to release its final installment.

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Culture catch-up: Met Gala and the director to look out for at Cannes

On this week’s cultural roundup, we dive into the Met Gala, which this year celebrated the theme of Black dandyism, and spotlight filmmaker Julia Ducournau, a previous Palme d’Or winner, who is set to premiere her new film 'Alpha' at Cannes.

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Tensions soar as India and Pakistan exchange cross-border strikes

Protesters gathered in Karachi on Wednesday to condemn Indian missile strikes and voice support for Pakistan’s military, as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours continued to escalate.

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Astana hosts major military parade for WWII 80th anniversary

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev led commemorations marking 80 years since the end of World War II with a major military parade in Astana on Wednesday.

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Tourists roam Alcatraz ruins as Trump floats prison comeback

US President Donald Trump has said he would like to see Alcatraz Island return to its former role as a high-security prison, more than 60 years after it closed.

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Missile strikes by India kill 19 in Pakistan-controlled territory

India launched missile strikes on multiple targets in Pakistan-controlled territory early Wednesday, killing at least 19 people, including a child, in a sharp escalation of regional tensions.