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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.

Lifestyle

Eileen Gu and Derrick Rose bring the noise to Watches and Wonders 2025

Watches and Wonders, the premier fine watchmaking event, has opened in Geneva with a record 60 brands participating. High-profile attendees include freestyle ski champion Eileen Gu and former NBA star Derrick Rose.

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Baby pygmy hippo makes her first appearance at Virginia Zoo

With fewer than 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, Poppy’s birth is a valuable boost to the species' population.

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Man rescued from Myanmar hotel rubble five days after earthquake

Five days after the devastating earthquake killed over 2,700 people in Myanmar, a rescue team pulled a survivor from the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Naypyidaw.

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Russian strikes on Kharkiv injure eight, including three children

Ukraine's second-largest city was struck by drones, causing injuries and fires, as a larger wave of over 1,800 drones targeted Ukrainian units and settlements across the country.

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Mass protests in Tbilisi demand new elections and release of prisoners

Opposition groups and civil society organisations staged a protest rally in front of the Georgian Parliament building on March 31, symbolically choosing Georgia’s Independence Restoration Day.

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French authorities clear migrant camps along Seine in Paris

With the winter truce over, Paris authorities began clearing migrant camps along the Seine, drawing criticism from NGOs over forced evictions and relocations.