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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.

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Gas pipeline fire near Kuala Lumpur injures more than 100

Dozens were injured after a massive fire broke out in Puchong, near Malaysia's capital, when a gas pipeline burst, sending flames spreading to homes.

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Floodwaters sweep away cars as heavy rain hits Paros island

Experts warn that more severe weather is on the way, with heavy rain expected to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades.

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Hopes fading for more survivors in Myanmar's devastating earthquake

Rescue operations in Myanmar continue after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed over 2,000, injuring thousands, with infrastructure damage and power shortages complicating relief operations.

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Israeli airstrike hits Beirut suburb, killing at least three

Israel's early Tuesday airstrike, launched without warning, followed its first attack on Beirut since November’s ceasefire, escalating tensions with Hezbollah after recent hostilities.

Art

Take a look at how these artists reimagined Vermeer's masterpiece

After receiving over 2,700 submissions for new takes on Vermeer’s 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', the Mauritshuis museum is showcasing 60 selected artworks in a 3D-printed frame replica of the original.

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Bangladesh celebrates Eid with grand processions and prayers

Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with large gatherings in open grounds and mosques, along with the revival of a traditional procession.

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Russia's ongoing strikes on Kharkiv cause injuries and damage

Russian drones attacked Kharkiv early Monday, triggering six explosions and a large fire that damaged the facade and windows of a children’s centre.

Food and Drink

A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show in Portugal

At an annual chocolate festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, Portugal, lucky visitors got a taste of the viral Dubai chocolate craze, as pieces of a giant 80kg tablet were handed out to the crowd.

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Three years on: Ukraine remembers Bucha’s retaking

A ceremony was held to mark three years since Ukrainian forces retook Bucha, remembering the atrocities committed during Russia’s occupation in the early weeks of the 2022 invasion.