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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.

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San Lorenzo fans honour Pope Francis with memorial mass

Fans of Argentine football club San Lorenzo gathered at a chapel in Buenos Aires to honour the memory of Pope Francis, a lifelong supporter of the team.

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Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv kills nine, injures dozens

A wave of Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv overnight, leaving nine dead and 63 injured, including six children, according to Ukrainian officials.

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Cypriot performer balances 416 glasses on head for Guinness record win

Cyprus has earned a new entry in the Guinness Book of World Records after Dinos Kkantis balanced 416 drinking glasses on his head while dancing in traditional costume.

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Pope Francis lies in state as Vatican begins 3 days of public mourning

The bells of St Peter’s tolled on Wednesday as Pope Francis’ body was transferred to St Peter’s Basilica, beginning three days of public mourning.

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Israeli airstrike on Gaza school shelter kills 23, including children

An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza City killed 23 people early Wednesday, according to local health officials.

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Oxford exhibition to showcase Zimbabwean anti-colonial sculptures

Zimbabwean sculptures confronting British colonialism will go on display at Oxford’s Oriel College, with Wallace Mkanka’s 'Blindfold Justice' named overall winner of the competition.