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WATCH: Iran deploys rescue teams to site of helicopter incident

Iranian state TV said what it called a “hard landing” happened near Jolfa, a city on the border with the nation of Azerbaijan, some 600 kilometres northwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran.

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WATCH: Commemorative D-Day coin unveiled

The Royal Mint unveiled a commemorative 50p coin in tribute to Allied troops and veterans on Monday, ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings.

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Taiwan's new president calls out China in inauguration speech

“My fellow citizens, as we pursue the ideal of peace, we must not harbour any delusions," Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te said after being sworn into office.

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French security forces seek to retake control of New Caledonia highway

Reopening the Nouméa-La Tontouta airport for commercial flights could help stranded tourists leave the island amid France's state of emergency due to armed clashes and chaos.

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Art

Tate Britain celebrates 400 years of overlooked female artists

The exhibition at Tate Britain showcases trailblazing female artists such as Angelica Kauffman, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Mary Beale.

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Cannes 2024 roundup: Megalopolis and Furiosa receive mixed reviews

The 77th Cannes Film Festival is currently in full swing with “Megalopolis” and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” making their highly-anticipated premieres. Both have received mixed reviews so far.

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Heavy floods cause chaos in northern Italy

Torrential rain in northern Italy has prompted the closure of schools and offices, travel services were also severely disrupted.

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Cannes Confidential: Talking points from the opening ceremony

The 77th Cannes Film Festival has begun with Meryl Streep receiving an honorary Palme D'Or after 35 years away from the croisette. There were also plaudits for highly anticipated return of Messi the dog and the new film from French surrealist Quentin Dupieux.

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Activists disrupt Google conference to protest against ties to Israel

The demonstration had no noticeable impact on the conference attendance or on the enthusiasm of the crowd inside the venue.

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Labour unions protest in Nigeria over rise in electricity prices

With President Bola Tinubu’s latest measure to cut costs as the country struggles with declining revenue, electricity rates more than doubled for some consumers in April.

Lifestyle

Luxury watches owned by F1 legend Michael Schumacher to go up for sale

To mark the 30th anniversary of his first Formula One Drivers Championship win in 1994, eight luxury watches belonging to Michael Schumacher are going up for sale at Christie’s in Geneva.

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Eurovision still 'needs a lot of work' says Switzerland's winner Nemo

Nemo, this year's Eurovision winner, has stressed the importance of creating environments that promote love and unity and urged the contest's organisers to reflect on what Eurovision should stand for.

Art

Copenhagen exhibition explores early years of street artist Banksy

The exhibit, "Banksy & Street Art: The Early Years," at the Masters and Contemporary Art Museum (MACA), covers Banksy's work from 1989 to 2010.

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ABBA experience opens in Malmö ahead of Eurovision Song Contest

Fans will be able to immerse themselves in the complete ABBA experience for the first time ever during the two weeks of the Eurovision Song Contest, hosted in Malmö.

Russia

Moscow exhibition shows off Western arms captured from Ukraine

Military hardware, including tanks, captured by Russia in Ukraine, are on display in Victory Park for a month-long open-air exhibition leading up to the country’s Victory Day celebrations.

Art

Pinta Malasaña: Street artists turn Madrid into open-air gallery

Over 100 artists were given free rein to create in 100 spaces provided by shopkeepers, institutions, and neighbours in Madrid for the Pinta Malasaña festival.

Design

Take a look at the best of Milan Design Fair 2024

Nearly 2000 exhibitors from 35 countries set up camp at Milan's International Furniture Fair - known as Salone del Mobile.

Art

Caspar David Friedrich's paintings on view in major Berlin exhibition

A huge show of Caspar David Friedrich’s iconic landscapes that marks the 250th anniversary of his birth is opening in Berlin.

Art

Artist Mónica de Miranda examines Portugal's colonial history

Euronews Culture's Artist in Residence Mónica de Miranda is exploring our year-long theme 'Being Human' examining who we are in today's society. In this exclusive work, she talks about some of her most iconic images that form part of her presentation for Portugal at this year's Venice Biennale.

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'Pulp Fiction' cast reunite at TCM Classic Film Festival 2024

Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, and John Travolta reunited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of cult classic 'Pulp Fiction' at the TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday evening.