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Flooding in Kinshasa leaves at least 33 dead and hundreds displaced

Heavy rains in Kinshasa caused the Ndjili River to overflow, killing 33 people and displacing hundreds as floodwaters damaged homes and key infrastructure.

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Lake Constance water level hits historic lows amid drought

Due to prolonged drought and reduced Alpine meltwater, Lake Constance’s water levels have dropped drastically, leaving harbours dry and boating nearly impossible.

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Paris recycling plant engulfed in massive fire

Emergency crews were deployed in large numbers Monday evening after a fire broke out at a Paris recycling centre, sending smoke over the city and halting operations.

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Smackdowns and salvation: Inside the church where wrestling is worship

At St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Shipley, UK, pro wrestling is performed at a monthly event to bring people closer to God. The initiative was founded by Gareth “Angel” Thompson, who overcame childhood trauma and homelessness.

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Asia’s biggest tulip garden wilts under warm spring and dry spell

Warmer spring temperatures and a lack of snowfall in Kashmir are causing tulips to wilt, with climate change linked to the unusual weather conditions affecting growth.

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Turkish city blooms with colour and joy at Orange Blossom Carnival

Orange Blossom Carnival is in full swing in the Turkish city of Adana, filling the streets with colour, music and the scent of blooming orange trees.

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Efforts to clear earthquake debris continue in Myanmar's capital

Days after the earthquake in Myanmar, rescue teams continue clearing debris in the capital, Naypyitaw, while damaged infrastructure delays recovery efforts across the country.

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Fires rage across Nepal, threatening villages and key infrastructure

Wildfires sweeping through central Nepal threaten lives and livelihoods, as soaring heat triggers new blazes and hampers efforts to protect vulnerable settlements.

Design

How Fulham's Craven Cottage is being remade for more than football

Fulham FC boosted their bid to play in Europe next year with a record breaking Premier League win against table-topping Liverpool on Sunday. The club are also celebrating having Craven Cottage stadium redesigned; a project led by Populous, an architecture firm specialising in entertainment venues.

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King Charles plays carrot recorder with London Vegetable Orchestra

King Charles played a carrot recorder with the London Vegetable Orchestra at Windsor Castle while celebrating community music leaders, joking about taking the carrot home.

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Field hospitals rise as Myanmar’s Health response struggles to cope

Temporary field hospitals have sprung up across Myanmar after a deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay on 28 March.

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Abbey Road’s legendary Studio One gets a multimillion-pound makeover

Nearly a century after opening, Abbey Road’s legendary Studio One has undergone a multimillion-pound refurbishment — but you’d never know it.

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EU and Central Asia forge strategic partnership at first-ever summit

Leaders from the EU and Central Asia met in Samarkand to enhance economic and political ties, as the region pivots towards Europe in light of shifting geopolitical dynamics.

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Survivor rescued after 125 hours beneath rubble in Myanmar earthquake

After being trapped for days in the rubble of the Golden Country Hotel, a survivor was rescued by Chinese rescuers in Mandalay City following Myanmar's deadly earthquake.

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Haiti protests turn violent as gunmen open fire on police

A protest over escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince turned into chaos when armed individuals fired at police, intensifying concerns over Haiti’s growing instability.

Art

London exhibition reveals artefacts discovered along the River Thames

A new exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands showcases over 350 historic items discovered by mudlarks along the River Thames.

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150 warriors unearthed in unprecedented Roman mass grave in Vienna

Archaeologists in Vienna have uncovered an incredibly rare Roman-era mass grave, possibly linked to Emperor Domitian’s Danubian campaigns.

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Keukenhof Gardens become the ultimate spring social media hotspot

As tulips bloom in vibrant hues at Keukenhof Gardens, social media influencers flock to capture the perfect shot, while farmers work to protect their precious fields.

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All-civilian crew orbits Earth from pole to pole in SpaceX mission

The mission is expected to last between three and five days, with the crew orbiting Earth multiple times from the north to the south pole at an altitude of around 450 km.

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Samarkand gears up to host first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit

A first-time summit in Samarkand brings together leaders from the EU and Central Asia to discuss strengthening cooperation, regional stability, and deeper economic and political ties.