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Nova festival victims remembered on Israel's Memorial Day

Sirens echoed across Israel on Wednesday as the country paused to remember victims of militant attacks.

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Deadly blaze tears through hotel in Kolkata, killing at least 14

At least 14 people have died after a fire swept through a hotel in central Kolkata, eastern India, police confirmed on Wednesday.

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Tens of thousands of Afghans return from Pakistan after deadline

More than 80,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan between 1 and 18 April, following the expiry of a voluntary return deadline, Pakistani officials have said.

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Grieving relatives visit military graves before Israel's Memorial Day

Relatives of fallen soldiers visited the military cemetery in Jerusalem on Tuesday, paying tribute just hours before Israel’s Memorial Day began.

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Cardinals meet under media spotlight ahead of conclave

Cardinals gathered at the Vatican on Tuesday ahead of next week's conclave to elect a new pope, following Monday’s announcement of the schedule.

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Children among victims of new Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip

At least 27 Palestinians were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, according to local health officials.

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Czech artist brings folk tradition and monumental sculptures to Berlin

Czech artist Klára Hosnedlová has transformed Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof with her largest exhibition to date, 'Embrace', featuring monumental tapestries, sculptures, and a soundscape inspired by her home near the Czech-Slovakian border.

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Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula

Emergency services handed out food, water and blankets to stranded travellers at Madrid’s Atocha station on Monday evening, after a widespread blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill.

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Power outage brings widespread disruption across Portugal

Millions across Spain and Portugal faced disruption on Monday after a major power outage shut down subway networks, traffic signals and ATMs.

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Hundreds mourn Khudia family killed in Kyiv missile strike

The Khudia family, killed as they slept during a missile strike on Kyiv, were laid to rest on Monday as hundreds came to pay their respects.

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Drones light up Montserrat Abbey in tribute to Pope Francis

Hundreds of drones illuminated the night sky above Spain’s Montserrat Abbey on Saturday in a tribute to Pope Francis, hours after his funeral in the Vatican.

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Russian MoD releases footage of Pacific fleet drills

Russia’s Ministry of Defence has released footage of the nuclear-powered submarine Krasnoyarsk carrying out missile launches during a planned exercise in the Pacific Ocean.

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French bulldogs given red carpet welcome at Moscow charity event

French bulldogs were given the red carpet treatment in Moscow at a charity event aimed at helping abandoned dogs find new homes.

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Vigils held after 11 die in Vancouver festival attack

Mourners have laid flowers and lit candles at memorials for those killed in a deadly attack at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.

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Thousands celebrate International Dance Day in Mexico City

Mexico City’s streets became a stage on Sunday as thousands of dancers and music lovers gathered to celebrate International Dance Day.

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Conclave to Pompeii: Don’t miss this week’s biggest cultural moments

This week in culture: a devastating blow in The Last of Us, and a compelling new look at women’s lives in ancient Pompeii. Here's what deserves your attention.

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Protests held across Slovakia over NGO legislation

Protesters gathered in Bratislava and cities across Slovakia on Thursday to oppose new legislation they claim could restrict free expression and undermine the work of NGOs.

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Footage shows Istanbul tremor as aftershocks continue

Moments captured on video show the impact of a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara on 23 April.

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New tartan commemorates women accused under Scotland’s witchcraft laws

A newly registered tartan, woven in black, grey and red, has been designed to commemorate those accused under Scotland’s centuries-old witchcraft laws.

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Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day with nationwide silence

Israel came to a standstill on Thursday as a two-minute siren sounded across the country to honour the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.