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Thousands evacuated after Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire erupts

The 3,763-metre volcano southwest of Guatemala City is one of the most active in South America.

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UK marks fifth anniversary of COVID pandemic with Day of Reflection

The UK observed the COVID-19 Day of Reflection on Sunday with hundreds of local events across the country.

Art

Caravaggio masterpieces return to Rome after centuries for huge show

Caravaggio’s masterpieces make a triumphant return to Rome for Caravaggio 2025, a landmark exhibition at Palazzo Barberini that reunites 24 extraordinary works, some unseen in Italy for centuries.

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Tibetan protesters clash with police in New Delhi

Tibetan Youth Congress members clashed with police outside the Chinese embassy in New Delhi during demonstrations marking the 66th Tibetan National Uprising Day.

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Driverless car navigates Yokohama streets using cutting-edge sensors

Nissan tested its self-driving car in Yokohama, using advanced sensors to navigate traffic. While still requiring human supervision, the technology aims to address Japan’s driver shortage and faces trust and liability challenges.

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Ukrainian veterans train in adaptive skiing to help fellow amputees

Five Ukrainian veteran amputees are participating in a two-week adaptive skiing program in Oregon, aimed at boosting their recovery and empowering them to teach the sport back home in Ukraine.

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Chaos in Bucharest after Georgescu barred from election rerun

Chaos broke out in Romania's capital on Sunday as supporters of Calin Georgescu protested the electoral body's decision to reject his candidacy in the presidential election rerun.

Lifestyle

Here are the standout shows from Paris Fashion Week so far

At Paris Fashion Week, Elie Saab delivered signature glamour in deep, moody hues, while Anrealage’s SCREEN collection turned garments into glowing LED displays. Check out the video for the highlights!

Cinema

Meet the Irish director tackling police brutality towards sex workers

Maeve Murphy is hoping to shine a spotlight on the 1981 murder of a sex worker in her new short film, exploring the powerful protest by the English Collective of Prostitutes and the ongoing battle against police brutality.

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Bridge collapse in Belgium kills one, injures two

A bridge under demolition collapsed in La Louvière, Belgium, killing one worker and injuring two, as part of the structure fell onto a barge on Thursday.

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Dozens of bodies exhumed from mass grave in northern Gaza

Efforts to exhume bodies from a mass grave in northern Gaza are ongoing, with 40 bodies retrieved early this week now set to be buried in official cemeteries.

Art

Anselm Kiefer showcases powerful tribute to Van Gogh in Amsterdam show

Anselm Kiefer’s lifelong fascination with Vincent van Gogh is taking centre stage in "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?" at Amsterdam's Van Gogh and Stedelijk Museums.

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Families of hostages urge Trump to pressure Netanyahu

Families of hostages in Gaza protested in Tel Aviv, urging US President Donald Trump to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a deal, as Israel halts aid to Gaza to force Hamas into a ceasefire agreement.

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Protesters clash with police in Athens over 2023 rail disaster

Anger over the 2023 rail disaster sparked violent clashes in Athens as protesters demanded political accountability. The unrest followed a no-confidence motion, though the government is expected to withstand Friday’s vote.

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Morinaga’s Anrealage collection shifts fashion into digital age

Morinaga compares the collection 'SCREEN' to modern-day sandwich boards, saying one day wearers will be able to display any colour, message, or graphic they desire.

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Clashes erupt in Argentina during pensioners' protest

Protesters in Buenos Aires clashed with police while demanding higher pensions and opposing President Milei’s austerity measures, which include subsidy cuts, layoffs, and pension freezes.

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Portuguese village unveils carnival mural in tribute to Pope Francis

A mural inspired by a visit and meeting with the pontiff in the Vatican in January was unveiled on Tuesday in the village of Pondence in northeast Portugal.

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Snowfall in eastern Turkey creates postcard-worthy landscapes

Heavy snowfall in Turkey blanketed forests and mountains in white, while freezing temperatures in Van province led to the partial freezing of Lake Erçek.

Culture news

Refurbished Golden Palace of Emperor Nero reopens in Rome

Roman Emperor Nero is most famous in popular imagination for playing the fiddle while Rome burned. Now his grand royal residence is once again open to the public.

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Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday with tradition of ash cross

Catholic devotees in Manila lined up outside Baclaran Church for Ash Wednesday, receiving ash crosses made from blessed palms, marking the start of Lent.